Firebase

Brainswipes uses several Firebase tools. The instance for this project is here. Log in with the DCAN Labs google account to gain access and set new users.

Realtime Database

BrainSwipes uses a Realtime Database for storing data. This tracks data generated by the application. The Realtime Database is a user friendly NoSQL database system. Think of it as a giant JSON! You can edit the database right in the browser, or download the entire database or sections of it as a JSON file, edit it, then reupload. If you're nervous about making changes, download the entire database beforehand as a way to restore it if things go wrong.

Uses Firebase Rules to manage read/write permissions for the database. If you are running into issues reading/writing new sections of the database this is probably why.

Authentication

BrainSwipes uses Firebase Authentication for account management. This handles creation of users from their email. Information about a user is programatically accessed with Firebase's JavaScript SDK during runtime.

Admin SDK

The BrainSwipes application uses the Firebase Admin SDK to store data on account access. Custom Claims are assigned to each user to determine access and admin status for each study. This is only accessible with the Admin SDK.