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RESTHeart Cloud

Introduction

RESTHeart Cloud is a fully managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) that revolutionizes backend development by providing instant, production-ready APIs in minutes. Built on RESTHeart’s proven framework, it covers 80% of modern application backend needs out-of-the-box while offering a powerful low-code framework for the remaining 20%.

Whether you’re building web applications, mobile apps, IoT solutions, or data analytics platforms, RESTHeart Cloud eliminates the complexity of backend infrastructure, letting you focus on what makes your application unique.

Why RESTHeart Cloud?

Get Your Backend in Minutes

  • Zero Infrastructure Setup: No servers, databases, or deployment pipelines to configure

  • Instant API Creation: Generate REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs with a few clicks

  • Pre-built Authentication: User management and security ready out-of-the-box

  • Automatic Scaling: Your APIs scale seamlessly with demand

Perfect for Rapid Development

RESTHeart Cloud accelerates development for:

  • Web Applications: Full-stack applications with authentication, data management, and real-time features

  • Mobile Backends: REST and GraphQL APIs for iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps

  • IoT Projects: Collect, store, and analyze sensor data with real-time dashboards

  • Data Analytics: Aggregation pipelines, reporting APIs, and data visualization backends

  • Prototyping: Validate ideas quickly with fully functional APIs

  • Headless CMS: Content management with multi-channel delivery

Key Features

Instant API Creation

Spin up fully functional API endpoints in seconds with: * MongoDB integration for data persistence * Automatic CRUD operations * Built-in query and filtering capabilities * Real-time data synchronization

Multiple API Types

  • REST API: Complete MongoDB operations via HTTP

  • GraphQL API: Type-safe queries with automatic schema generation

  • WebSocket API: Real-time updates using MongoDB Change Streams

Built-in Security

  • JWT-based authentication

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)

  • User management via /users collection

  • Permission management via /acl collection

  • HTTPS encryption by default

Flexible Deployment Options

Choose the right tier for your needs:

Tier Features

Free

  • Perfect for prototyping and learning

  • Basic MongoDB integration

  • Limited request volume

  • Community support

  • Shared infrastructure

Shared

  • Ideal for small to medium applications

  • Higher request limits

  • Multiple database support

  • Email support

  • Basic monitoring and analytics

Dedicated

  • Production-ready for enterprise applications

  • Dedicated resources and isolated infrastructure

  • Custom domain support

  • Priority support with SLA

  • Advanced monitoring, logging, and analytics

  • Custom plugins and extensions

Real-World Use Cases

Use Case 1: Contact Form with Notifications

Challenge: Sara, a web designer, needs a contact form that stores submissions, sends notifications to Slack, and emails thank-you messages.

Solution: With RESTHeart Cloud, Sara: . Creates a form collection in minutes . Configures notification interceptors for Slack and email . Gets a private dashboard to view submissions . Exports data as CSV for CRM integration

Use Case 2: Mobile App Backend

Challenge: Bernardo needs a complete backend for an Angular/React application with user signup, email verification, and complex business logic.

Solution: RESTHeart Cloud provides: . Ready-to-use authentication flow . User management with email verification . Customizable business logic via JavaScript functions . Real-time data synchronization

Use Case 3: IoT Data Collection

Challenge: Collect sensor data from multiple devices, store it efficiently, and provide real-time dashboards.

Solution: . REST endpoints for device data ingestion . Time-series data storage in MongoDB . Real-time dashboards via WebSocket APIs . Aggregation pipelines for analytics

Use Case 4: Headless CMS

Challenge: Manage content for multiple channels (web, mobile, digital signage) with different content types.

Solution: . Content collections with flexible schemas . Multi-channel content delivery via APIs . User roles for content creators and editors . Real-time content updates across channels

Getting Started

1. Sign Up

Visit https://cloud.restheart.com and create your account in minutes.

2. Create Your API

Choose your plan and region, then get your unique API endpoint:

<instance-id>.<region>-<tier>.restheart.com

Example: f2d222.eu-central-1-free-1.restheart.com

3. Start Building

Use the temporary JWT token to: * Create your first database and collections * Set up users and permissions * Begin integrating with your applications

Architecture Benefits

Low-Code Approach

  • 80% Ready: Core functionality like CRUD operations, authentication, and real-time updates work immediately

  • 20% Customizable: Add custom business logic with JavaScript/Java plugins when needed

  • No Vendor Lock-in: Standard MongoDB and REST/GraphQL APIs

Developer Experience

  • Multiple Languages: Supports Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, and TypeScript for plugins

  • Modern Standards: REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, JWT, OAuth

  • Rich Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples

  • Active Community: Support forums and tutorials

Security

  • All communication encrypted via HTTPS/TLS 1.3

  • JWT-based authentication with configurable expiration

  • Role-based access control with fine-grained permissions

  • Automatic security updates and patches

  • Compliance-ready (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA-ready configurations)

Pricing

For detailed pricing information and feature comparisons, visit https://cloud.restheart.com/pricing

Support

  • Community Support: Free tier includes community forums and documentation

  • Email Support: Shared and Dedicated tiers include email support

  • Priority Support: Dedicated tier includes SLA-backed priority support

  • Professional Services: Custom development and consulting available

Best Practices

  • Start with the Free tier to prototype and learn

  • Use the temporary JWT token only for initial setup

  • Implement proper access controls from the beginning

  • Monitor your API usage and performance

  • Regularly rotate credentials and tokens

Next Steps

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