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# Firebase

What is Firebase? 

[Google Firebase](https://firebase.google.com/) is a BaaS (Backend-as-a-Service) Platforms created by Google. \
Firebase allows you to connect your app to access services like:

* Realtime Database (NoSQL, cloud-hosted, JSON format)
* File Storage (images, audio, and more)
* User Authentication

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