Firebase is great for a couple of use cases - not for an entire SaaS app. Would I use Firebase as a replacement for a relational DB in a traditional SaaS app?

Firebase is great for a couple of use cases - not for an entire SaaS app. Would I use Firebase as a replacement for a relational DB in a traditional SaaS app? No. However, if I had to add real time chat to an app that had no other real time components I'd probably use it. I agree with many of the author's critiques of the platform in general, hence my suggestion at using it sparingly when you fully understand the cost benefit analysis. If used correctly (real time features that don't involve mission critical data) Firebase is a game changer.