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AI coding is here: The most productive developers are leveraging AI to speed up their workflows. This ranges from asking models questions about system design to letting AI take the driver's seat with tools like Cursor Composer.
Here’s a cheatsheet with examples of conversions between SQL queries and Convex queries. This article is geared towards developers (and LLMs) who have familiarity with SQL and want to translate those familiar patterns into Convex queries. You'll learn how to `UNION`, `JOIN`, `DISTINCT`, do `WHERE` clauses, and `SELECT` fields.
Coding agents can do more autonomously when they write code that has tight, automatic feedback loops; use systems that express everything in standard, procedural code; and have access to strong, foolproof abstractions.
Explore techniques to improve transaction throughput and concurrency in ACID databases by reducing conflicts and optimizing database reads. This guide covers patterns like Queue, Hot and Cold Tables, and Predicate Locking with clear examples using Convex, providing developers with tools to handle high-throughput workflows effectively.
We can categorize sync platforms across nine dimensions: data size, data update rate, the structure of the data, input latency, offline support, number of concurrent clients, centralization, flexibility, and consistency.
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What You Missed in 2024 in the World of Databases, with Andy Pavlo
1.7K views
2 months ago
Patterns
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New convex-helpers are available now for fetching streams of documents, merging them together, filtering them them out, and paginating the results. With these helpers, you can replicate patterns you may know from SQL: UNION ALL, JOIN, DISTINCT, GROUP BY, and WHERE clauses where index fields are skipped.
Lee Danilek
13 days ago
Here’s a cheatsheet with examples of conversions between SQL queries and Convex queries. This article is geared towards developers (and LLMs) who have familiarity with SQL and want to translate those familiar patterns into Convex queries. You'll learn how to `UNION`, `JOIN`, `DISTINCT`, do `WHERE` clauses, and `SELECT` fields.
Lee Danilek
15 days ago
Explore techniques to improve transaction throughput and concurrency in ACID databases by reducing conflicts and optimizing database reads. This guide covers patterns like Queue, Hot and Cold Tables, and Predicate Locking with clear examples using Convex, providing developers with tools to handle high-throughput workflows effectively.
Lee Danilek
2 months ago
You can write a Convex query whose structure -- which index/order/filters to apply, if any -- depends on runtime factors. This article gives a recipe for building queries dynamically.
Lee Danilek
3 months ago
Convex's migrations component makes it easy and safe to run complex database migrations without causing any interruption to live traffic.
Jamie Turner
4 months ago
Learn about Automerge CRDTs for collaborative editing, syncing changes using Convex.
Ian Macartney
4 months ago
Convex Components enable an ecosystem of powerful building blocks to reduce the amount of code you have to write and maintain yourself. Geospatial search, Expo push notifications, LaunchDarkly feature flags, durable function workflows, and more.
Ian Macartney
5 months ago
Triggers automatically run code whenever data in a table changes. A library in the convex-helpers npm package allows you to attach trigger functions to your Convex database.
Lee Danilek
6 months ago
Turns out, you can organize your Convex project across multiple repositories! Check out this guide on how to implement this in your project.
Jordan Hunt
7 months ago
Local-First
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Or how I learned to love BlockNote, Tiptap and ProseMirror OT sync.
Learn about Automerge CRDTs for collaborative editing, syncing changes using Convex.
Object sync engines manage a rich object graph across multiple clients and a centralized server and are a great fit for building local-first apps.
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Convex might look like just a database, but for modern app developers, it's a full backend-as-a-service platform that replaces the complexity of stitching together ORMs, caching, rate limiting, realtime sync, and CI/CD. In this post, a startup founder walks through how they used Convex to build ClarityText—an AI-powered chat knowledge base—and explains why Convex delivers faster MVPs, deeper type safety, and a seamless developer experience without third-party services like Prisma, Redis, or Firebase. Perfect for developers evaluating backend choices in 2024 and beyond.
Matt Luo
2 hours ago
Convex Panel simplifies development by integrating Convex’s powerful dashboard directly into the dev environment, eliminating the need to switch between browser tabs. Built as a React component, it provides real-time logs, table editing, and performance insights seamlessly within your workflow. This tool enhances productivity, streamlines debugging, and optimizes backend management for developers using Convex.
Bobby Alv
16 days ago
Moving data between databases is never fun, but I needed to get 2 million MongoDB documents into Convex without losing my mind. This post walks through my migration script, covering everything from connecting databases to handling schema changes, batch processing, and error handling. If you’re thinking about moving from MongoDB to Convex, consider this your survival guide—coffee highly recommended!
Bobby Alv
24 days ago
Authentication issues in real-time applications can cause security risks, especially when client-side queries run before validation. Ensuring authentication at the server (Next.js middleware), client (useConvexAuth()), and database (Convex functions) helps prevent unauthorized access. Using middleware, enforcing authentication in Convex functions, and leveraging custom hooks improves security and performance.
Jamal Lyons
a month ago
Matrix is a real-time RPG for language learning, using Convex for live updates and AI for translations. Players chat with nearby users on a shared map, leveraging a simple Convex backend for real-time interactions.
Jashwanth Peddisetty
a month ago
ClarityText uses Cloudflare Pages for Convex deployments on Language Hopper, leveraging preview deployments, Git integration, and Node.js support. In this guide, Atul Raghuvanshi and Convex Champion Matt Luo walk through setup, including team onboarding, build scripts, Git configuration, and troubleshooting.
Atul Raghuvanshi & Matt Luo
2 months ago
Discover how the creation of QuiP, an online trivia league, led to a deeper understanding of domain-driven development using Convex. This blog explores the importance of building a shared language with your community to design applications, covering everything from backend modeling to crafting user-friendly interfaces.
Charlie McGeorge
2 months ago
Sonny Sangha’s YouTube video demonstrates how to build an AI agent using Next.js 15, Convex, LangChain, Clerk, and IBM wxflows. The tutorial covers creating a secure and interactive chat application with real-time updates, Tool integration, and optimized performance using Convex for backend data management. With features like user authentication via Clerk, dynamic data handling through wxflows, and prompt caching with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, the video provides a detailed guide for developers looking to implement cutting-edge AI capabilities in their projects.
Sonny Sangha
2 months ago
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Perspectives
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I reimplemented Mastra’s agentic workflows with durable functions in Convex, and it was the wrong decision. Look at three common strategies (reimplementation, API wrapping, and “blessed” plugin paths), along with learnings along the way and reflections on what I’d do differently next time. TL;DR: Do less, do it smarter, and prototype faster.
AI coding is here: The most productive developers are leveraging AI to speed up their workflows. This ranges from asking models questions about system design to letting AI take the driver's seat with tools like Cursor Composer.
Coding agents can do more autonomously when they write code that has tight, automatic feedback loops; use systems that express everything in standard, procedural code; and have access to strong, foolproof abstractions.
I reimplemented Mastra’s agentic workflows with durable functions in Convex, and it was the wrong decision. Look at three common strategies (reimplementation, API wrapping, and “blessed” plugin paths), along with learnings along the way and reflections on what I’d do differently next time. TL;DR: Do less, do it smarter, and prototype faster.
Ian Macartney
6 days ago
AI coding is here: The most productive developers are leveraging AI to speed up their workflows. This ranges from asking models questions about system design to letting AI take the driver's seat with tools like Cursor Composer.
Jordan Hunt
15 days ago
Convex now supports a powerful MCP server that lets you introspect your deployment's state, run functions, and read and write data.
Sujay Jayakar
a month ago
Coding agents can do more autonomously when they write code that has tight, automatic feedback loops; use systems that express everything in standard, procedural code; and have access to strong, foolproof abstractions.
Sujay Jayakar
a month ago
A step-by-step guild using daily bots open-source real-time voice and video AI cloud technology to build an AI real-time shopping list app—all controlled by voice.
Mike Cann
3 months ago
After much experimentation I have found some good ways to improve the coding experience when using Cursor and Convex. In this article I share 6 tips to improve your workflow.
Mike Cann
3 months ago
Ever wondered what word sits perfectly between "sporty" and "practical"? Or perhaps "sweet" and "crunchy"? Midpoints is a new word game that gives you 10 chances to find the best match and scores you accordingly!
Tom Redman
4 months ago
I was curious to see if I could prompt my way through developing an entire app with Cursor and Claude. It went pretty well - but there are some important caveats to keep in mind.
Tom Redman
6 months ago
Learn the basics of HTTP streaming with Convex by re-implementing OpenAI's SDK using built-in fetch and async iterators. No npm dependencies needed.
Ian Macartney
10 months ago