Firebase is easy to use, but it might not be your first Backend as a Service (BaaS). Learn how familiar concepts work in Firebase and how Firebase features can solve your existing problems in novel ways. For those considering using Firebase in a new project, we will explore an app written for both Firebase and Parse. For those considering using Firebase in an existing project, we will cover ways that Firebase can compliment or replace an existing backend. Note: When 'Firebase' is mentioned at 1:58, Thomas intended to say 'Parse'. Firebase is very definitely here for the long term! Watch more Firebase talks at I/O 2016 here: https://goo.gl/JTH9Fr See all the talks from Google I/O 2016 here: https://goo.gl/olw6kV Get started using Firebase today https://goo.gl/gCHr6r #io16 #GoogleIO #GoogleIO2016 #Firebase - Get started using Firebase today https://goo.gl/gCHr6r #io16 #GoogleIO #GoogleIO2016 #Firebase