# Firebase console Published articles for Firebase console. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Introducing Firebase spend caps DevFeed: [Introducing Firebase spend caps]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Yvonne Monterroso Published: 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [API](), [Cloud](), [Google]() Tags: [ai-logic](), [api](), [app-hosting](), [billing](), [cloud](), [cloud-functions](), [configuration](), [financial](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [google-cloud]() ### AI overview Firebase introduces spend caps for eligible services, including Firebase AI Logic, Cloud Functions for Firebase, and Firebase App Hosting. Developers can set service-level limits, receive alerts at 50%, 80%, and 100% of the budget, and pause a service when the cap is reached. ### Source excerpt Spend caps are designed to act as a circuit breaker for services like the Gemini API and Cloud Functions, reducing the risk of a financial surprise from a simple coding error or an unexpected spike in traffic. ## Firebase AI Logic adds server prompt template support for chat and function calling DevFeed: [Firebase AI Logic adds server prompt template support for chat and function calling]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Miguel Ramos Published: 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Mobile](), [Web](), [SDK]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-logic](), [android](), [app-check](), [chat](), [cloud-next](), [firebase](), [firebase-ai-logic](), [firebase-console](), [flutter](), [function-calling](), [gemini](), [hybrid-inference](), [kotlin](), [prompt](), [sdk](), [security](), [server](), [web](), [web-app]() ### AI overview This Firebase blog post describes Cloud Next '26 updates to Firebase AI Logic. Server prompt templates now support multi-turn chat and function calling, keeping system instructions, model configuration, tool definitions, and function schemas on Firebase's servers while clients reference the template ID. ### Source excerpt What's new at Cloud Next '26 ## App Hosting has in-console environment variables and faster builds DevFeed: [App Hosting has in-console environment variables and faster builds]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Julia Reid Published: 2026-03-12T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [hosting](), [build performance](), [configuration](), [Deployment]() Tags: [app-hosting](), [build-times](), [cloud-native](), [configuration](), [deployment](), [environment-variables](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [javascript](), [web]() ### AI overview Firebase App Hosting now supports adding and editing environment variables in the Firebase console. The update also describes configuration merging, precedence rules, secret references, and an optimized build process intended to improve build times. ### Source excerpt Manage environment variables in the Firebase console, and learn about a small change our engineering team made to improve build times for everyone. ## Dynamic configuration in Java with Server-Side Firebase Remote Config DevFeed: [Dynamic configuration in Java with Server-Side Firebase Remote Config]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Athira M Published: 2025-10-24T06:33:20Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Developers - Medium]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Java](), [Back end](), [SDKs](), [feature flags](), [Firebase console]() Tags: [backend](), [feature-flags](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [firebase-remote-config](), [java](), [maven](), [remote-config](), [sdks]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to use server-side Firebase Remote Config with Java to externalize backend configuration and feature flags. It describes how the Java server fetches the full configuration template, evaluates conditions locally through the SDK, initializes the Firebase Admin SDK, defines safe defaults, and evaluates parameters using runtime context. ### Source excerpt Dynamic Configuration in JavaUsing Server-Side Firebase Remote Config Firebase Remote Config is a powerful, cloud-based service that lets you dynamically change your app's behavior and appearance without requiring users to update your app. It's been a game-changer for feature flags and dynamic theming on mobile and web platforms. But what about your backend, or your critical API or Java micro-service? The great news is that Firebase has expanded its support, bringing this powerful tool to the server side with SDKs for Node.js, Python, Go, and Java. This allows you to control server behavior and externalize configuration directly from the Firebase console. The key difference: where evaluation happens If you're familiar with client-side Remote Config, you know the client makes a request, and the Firebase service returns the final, evaluated configuration. The server-side model is fundamentally different: The Java server fetches the entire configuration template (parameters, values, and conditions) from the Remote Config service. The Java server then performs the condition evaluation locally, using the SDK. This shift means your server is in control, making local decisions based on attributes like user ID, location, or subscription tier. This is efficient and perfect for dynamic server logic. 🛠 Setting up Remote Config in Java Let's walk through how to integrate this into your backend, using a Payment Gateway Feature Flag as our running example. Step 1: Add the Firebase Admin SDK First, add the Firebase Admin SDK dependency to your project's configuration file (e.g., pom.xml for Maven). com.google.firebase firebase-admin 9.7.0 Step 2: Initialize the Admin SDK Your server needs secure access to Firebase. We'll use a Service Account to initialize the Admin SDK. import com.google.auth.oauth2.GoogleCredentials; import com.google.firebase.FirebaseApp; import com.google.firebase.Firebas ## Data Connect: get started faster and have more data control DevFeed: [Data Connect: get started faster and have more data control]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Andrea Wu Published: 2025-10-02T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Cloud](), [Databases](), [Firebase CLI](), [Model Context Protocol (MCP)]() Tags: [data-privacy](), [database](), [feature](), [features](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [firebase-console](), [gemini](), [graphql](), [mcp](), [postgresql](), [sql-connect](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase Data Connect adds temporary databases, data seeding, Firebase console improvements, and access transparency features. Temporary databases let developers add and query data while the permanent Cloud SQL database is being provisioned. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## 3 pro tips to elevate your Firebase skills in the Firebase console DevFeed: [3 pro tips to elevate your Firebase skills in the Firebase console]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Yvonne Monterroso Published: 2025-09-12T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Google](), [App](), [Development](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Web]() Tags: [ai](), [best-practices](), [cloud](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [firebase-studio](), [gemini](), [google](), [tips](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This tutorial presents three ways to use the Firebase console more effectively: explore sample apps, start projects with Firebase Studio templates and Gemini assistance, and use search, filters, starring, and project details to manage projects. It also explains that Firebase projects are Google Cloud projects and describes access to Firebase Studio apps from the console. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Firestore with MongoDB compatibility is now generally available DevFeed: [Firestore with MongoDB compatibility is now generally available]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Morgan Chen; Tyler Crowe; Minh Nguyen Published: 2025-08-26T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firestore](), [MongoDB](), [Firebase](), [Databases](), [Cloud]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [availability](), [cloud](), [code](), [data](), [database](), [drivers](), [enterprise](), [firebase](), [firebase-cli](), [firebase-console](), [firestore](), [launch](), [mongodb](), [release]() ### AI overview Firestore with MongoDB compatibility has reached general availability in Firebase through the Firestore Enterprise edition. It supports existing MongoDB application code, drivers, libraries, and tools, along with expanded query capabilities, data types, indexes, and performance improvements. ### Source excerpt Announcing the general availability release of Firestore with MongoDB compatibility ## Gemini in Firebase for Data Connect queries DevFeed: [Gemini in Firebase for Data Connect queries]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Andrea Wu Published: 2024-11-13T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [GraphQL](), [Database](), [Development](), [Code]() Tags: [ai](), [code](), [database](), [development](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [gemini](), [generate](), [graphql](), [integration](), [mutation](), [schema](), [sql-connect](), [tutorials](), [updates]() ### AI overview This Firebase article explains how Gemini in Firebase integrates with Firebase Data Connect to generate GraphQL queries and mutations from natural-language prompts. It describes using the Firebase console to review, test, and copy the generated code into client-side applications. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Using Gemini in Firebase for App Planning, Authentication, SDK Setup, and Code Generation DevFeed: [Using Gemini in Firebase for App Planning, Authentication, SDK Setup, and Code Generation]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Aayush Bandopadhyay Published: 2024-07-09T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [AI-assisted coding](), [AI Development](), [Authentication](), [SDKs](), [HTML]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-development](), [authentication](), [code](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [gemini](), [html](), [sdk](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This Firebase team tutorial introduces Gemini in Firebase, a conversational assistant in the Firebase console. It demonstrates using Gemini to plan a habit-tracking app, choose Firebase products, design data structures, configure authentication, set up the Firebase Web SDK, locate project keys, and generate HTML UI code. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## How Firebase Added Independent Dark and Light Themes to the Firebase Console DevFeed: [How Firebase Added Independent Dark and Light Themes to the Firebase Console]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Przemek Abratowski; Amanda Ke Published: 2023-11-13T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Dark Mode](), [Firebase](), [Accessibility](), [CSS](), [ui](), [Design system]() Tags: [accessibility](), [css](), [dark-mode](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [launch](), [themes](), [tokens](), [ui]() ### AI overview Firebase describes the design and implementation of dark mode and a light-theme refresh for the Firebase Console. The article explains why the themes were made independent, how accessibility and legibility shaped the design, and how CSS-variable-based design tokens support the modes. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Get Actionable Feedback From Your Android Testers With App Distribution DevFeed: [Get Actionable Feedback From Your Android Testers With App Distribution]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Lee Kellogg Published: 2023-09-21T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Android](), [Development]() Tags: [android](), [app-development](), [app-distribution](), [bug](), [compose](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [sdk](), [testing](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to use Firebase App Distribution's In-app Feedback feature for Android pre-release apps. Testers can submit feedback with screenshots and app-release details, while developers can review it in the Firebase console or send it to other tools. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Adding Firebase Remote Config to a Jetpack Compose app DevFeed: [Adding Firebase Remote Config to a Jetpack Compose app]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Marina Coelho Published: 2022-11-08T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Jetpack Compose](), [Firebase](), [Android](), [configuration]() Tags: [android](), [compose](), [configuration](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [firebase-remote-config](), [how-to](), [jetpack-compose](), [remote-config]() ### AI overview The seventh article in a series explains how to add Firebase Remote Config to an Android app built with Jetpack Compose. It covers changing app behavior and appearance remotely, configuration types, targeting conditions, staged rollouts, and country-based values. ### Source excerpt Learn how to add Firebase Remote Config to an Android app built with Jetpack Compose. ## Firebase introduces custom navigation with Project shortcuts and an All products page DevFeed: [Firebase introduces custom navigation with Project shortcuts and an All products page]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Przemek Abratowski Published: 2022-08-09T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [App]() Tags: [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [launch](), [navigation](), [platform](), [product](), [project](), [shortcuts]() ### AI overview Firebase announces custom navigation that prioritizes frequently used products through Project shortcuts, with options to hide and reorder shortcuts. It also adds an All products page for viewing the Firebase platform in one place. ### Source excerpt We wanted to make it far easier for you to find the products you're actually using, so we created something called Project shortcuts. ## Implementing Periodic Notifications with WorkManager DevFeed: [Implementing Periodic Notifications with WorkManager]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Sanskar Agrawal Published: 2022-04-09T14:49:59Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Sanskar's Stuff]() Topics: [Android](), [coding](), [App](), [Transactions]() Tags: [android](), [android-app-development](), [android-apps](), [android-development](), [android-studio](), [apps](), [cloud-functions](), [cloud-messaging](), [coding](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [notifications](), [sdk](), [transactions]() ### AI overview This article describes implementing recurring Android notifications for the Transactions app. It compares Firebase Cloud Messaging with on-device WorkManager periodic work requests, choosing WorkManager because users need to change the reminder time and opt out without relying on a backend. ### Source excerpt I had some free time on my hands this morning so I decided to work on an issue for my app Transactions. The issue was to add a recurring notification feature that would remind the users of the app to log their transactions for the day. So, I did some... ## Push Cheatsheet DevFeed: [Push Cheatsheet]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Steve Hannah Published: 2019-09-27T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [CodeName One]() Topics: [Cheat sheet](), [Mobile](), [Tutorial](), [pdf]() Tags: [apple](), [cheatsheet](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [http](), [mobile](), [mobile-apps](), [notifications](), [windows]() ### AI overview A quick-reference cheatsheet for configuring push notifications in Codename One mobile apps across iOS, Android, and Windows. It summarizes platform setup requirements, device registration and message-handling code, HTTP requests for sending pushes, and push message types. ### Source excerpt Push support is one of the most complicated features to set up, due to all of the red tape you have to cut through on each platform. Each platform has its own series of hurdles you have to jump through. Apple (iOS) requires you to generate push certificates. Google (Android) requires you to set up a project in Firebase console. Microsoft requires you to register your app for the Windows store. And that's just the beginning. ## Creating visual notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging DevFeed: [Creating visual notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Kai Wu; Chen Liang Published: 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Messaging](), [Image](), [Android](), [iOS](), [API](), [JSON](), [cloud-infrastructure]() Tags: [android](), [api](), [best-practices](), [cloud-messaging](), [cloud-storage](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [how-to](), [image](), [ios](), [json](), [messaging](), [notifications](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to create richer Firebase Cloud Messaging notifications by adding images and using notification parameters. It covers image notifications on iOS and Android, including configuration through the Firebase console and the HTTP v1 API. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Understanding Collection Group Queries in Cloud Firestore DevFeed: [Understanding Collection Group Queries in Cloud Firestore]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Todd Kerpelman Published: 2019-06-20T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firestore](), [Firebase](), [Cloud](), [SDK](), [Google]() Tags: [best-practices](), [code](), [collection-group-queries](), [feature](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [firestore](), [google-i-o](), [tutorials]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains collection group queries in Cloud Firestore, which let developers query documents across multiple collections with the same name. It also describes enabling the required indexes through the Firebase Console or client SDK workflow. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Realtime Database Monitoring with Stackdriver DevFeed: [Realtime Database Monitoring with Stackdriver]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Tyler Rockwood Published: 2017-12-21T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [database monitoring](), [Realtime Database](), [Google](), [Monitoring](), [dashboards]() Tags: [collection](), [console](), [dashboards](), [data](), [database](), [database-monitoring](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [graph](), [graphs](), [launch](), [metric](), [metrics](), [monitoring](), [news](), [performance](), [realtime-database](), [rest](), [ssl](), [stackdriver](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase announces that Realtime Database integrates with Google Stackdriver, enabling exported metrics, threshold alerts, and metric graphs. The article explains how to create Stackdriver dashboards and charts, including operation-type breakdowns and additional database metrics. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Updates to the Firebase console DevFeed: [Updates to the Firebase console]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: John Shriver-Blake Published: 2017-11-13T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [dashboards](), [User Experience]() Tags: [analytics](), [dashboards](), [fabric](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [graphs](), [launch](), [metrics](), [navigation](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase describes improvements to its console, including redesigned navigation, a Project Home screen with key app metrics and trend graphs, a Latest Release dashboard, and an Analytics dashboard organized around user questions. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Announcing Firebase Predictions Beta DevFeed: [Announcing Firebase Predictions Beta]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jumana Al Hashal Published: 2017-11-02T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Machine learning](), [Google](), [Messaging]() Tags: [cloud-messaging](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [google](), [google-analytics](), [launch](), [machine-learning](), [news](), [predictions](), [remote-config](), [updates]() ### AI overview Firebase announces the beta launch of Firebase Predictions, a product that uses machine-learned models to create user groups based on predicted behavior. Developers can target these groups with Firebase Cloud Messaging, Remote Config, and other technologies. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## What's new with Firebase Dynamic Links? DevFeed: [What's new with Firebase Dynamic Links?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Todd Kerpelman Published: 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [iOS](), [Android](), [Tool](), [EJS]() Tags: [android](), [apis](), [documentation](), [dynamic-links](), [errors](), [features](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [ios](), [launch](), [new-features](), [product](), [tools](), [updates]() ### AI overview The Firebase team describes improvements to Firebase Dynamic Links, including enhanced iOS App Preview pages with customizable assets, better error messages with documentation links, and self-diagnostic tools in the iOS library. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Google Analytics for Firebase Updates: Custom Parameter Reporting DevFeed: [Google Analytics for Firebase Updates: Custom Parameter Reporting]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Krista Seiden Published: 2017-05-23T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Google Analytics](), [Firebase console]() Tags: [admob](), [bigquery](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [google-analytics](), [parameter](), [reporting]() ### AI overview Firebase announces updates to Google Analytics for Firebase, including initial support for viewing summaries of selected custom event parameters in the Firebase console. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team. ## Auth flows with Firebase UI on the Web DevFeed: [Auth flows with Firebase UI on the Web]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Laurence Moroney Published: 2017-02-02T00:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Firebase Blog]() Topics: [Firebase](), [Authentication](), [Web](), [OAuth]() Tags: [auth](), [authentication](), [firebase](), [firebase-console](), [firebase-ui](), [javascript](), [oauth](), [tutorials](), [web](), [web-app]() ### AI overview A tutorial on building authentication flows for a website with FirebaseUI Auth. It configures Email/Password and Google Sign-In providers in the Firebase Console and demonstrates sign-in, account selection, and account creation flows. ### Source excerpt News, tutorials, and updates from the Firebase team.