Implementing Realtime Features with Supabase

The Need for Realtime Communication

Nabantu Campus required seamless realtime interactions between coaches and executives. Traditional polling solutions wouldn't provide the smooth experience needed for leadership development sessions.

Why We Chose Supabase

After evaluating several options, Supabase stood out because:

• Built-in realtime subscriptions
• Row-level security for sensitive data
• Simple integration with Next.js
• Cost-effective at scale

Implementation Highlights

Realtime Chat

Using Supabase's Realtime API, we implemented:

• Typing indicators
• Message read receipts
• File sharing with Supabase Storage

Presence System

We built a custom presence system showing:

• Who's currently active
• Current session participation
• Device connectivity status