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  1. supabase

    The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.

    Lovable is an AI-powered Full Stack Engineer that makes app development very fast and effortless, without writing a single line of code. It connects seamlessly with platforms like Supabase.

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  3. drizzle-orm

    ORM

    Drizzle is a lightweight, high-performance ORM for TypeScript that provides a type-safe, SQL-first approach to database management. It supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and SQL Server while prioritizing speed, simplicity, and full TypeScript integration.

  4. mermaid

    Generation of diagrams like flowcharts or sequence diagrams from text in a similar manner as markdown

    Mermaid is an open-source JavaScript library that allows users to generate diagrams and charts from plain text in a simple and intuitive way. Using a Markdown-like syntax, it enables the creation of flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more, directly within documentation or code. Its main advantage** lies in its ease of integration and ability to automate visual creation, making it an ideal tool for developers and technical teams looking to add charts easily.

  5. Manifest

    A complete backend in a single YAML file ✨

    Manifest is a minimalist, streamlined Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) designed for speed and simplicity. It lets you define your backend in a single YAML file, instantly getting a REST API, a database, an SDK, and an admin panel.

  6. keystatic

    First class CMS experience, TypeScript API, Markdown & YAML/JSON based, no DB

    Keystatic is a Git-based headless CMS that lets developers and content teams manage structured content in flat files, without needing a database.

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