777: The Modern Dev CMS - Pocketbase
Today, Scott and Wes are diving into Pocketbase, a fantastic tool for web developers to quickly set up a CMS without breaking a sweat. We’ll cover everything from its Go-based architecture to its slick admin interface and how you can get started hosting it for free on Fly.io. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:34 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:26 Overview of Pocketbase. 06:51 Written in Go, but no extending needed. Host for free on Fly.io. 07:37 Hooks. 08:05 Authentication + roles. 09:23 The admin experience. 11:18 Managing export collections. 13:21 Creating your own schema. 13:53 Adding indexes. 14:08 API rules. 15:01 Adding complex roles. 16:15 Full-featured admin with a great UI. 16:59 Collection API preview. 17:41 Docs with app-specific context. 18:54 Logs. 19:02 Settings. 19:42 Executable vs npm install. 20:29 Are the collections fully typed? 21:01 Some more settings. 22:56 One click Coolify install. Svelte Kit / Svelte 5 / Pocketbase Example. Svelte / Pocketbase Starter. Pocketbase Typegen. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott:X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads