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FAQ
The most frequently asked questions about Fluxend
What is the tech stack used for Fluxend?
What is the tech stack used for Fluxend?
We are using the following technologies to make Fluxend possible:Backend Stack:
- Golang + Echo Framework — Primary language for API development
- PostgreSQL — Robust database solution
- PostgREST — Dynamic endpoints generated from database
- Docker — Containerization for deployment
- Goose — Database migrations management
- Traefik — Automatically route traffic between containers
- Vite + React — Modern frontend framework
- TailwindCSS — Utility-first CSS framework
Do I need to know Golang to use Fluxend?
Do I need to know Golang to use Fluxend?
No programming knowledge required! You don’t need to know Golang or React. You only need to have a basic understanding of how APIs work.With Fluxend, you can build whatever tables you want and use the auto-generated API for integration into your application — no coding required.
What's the difference between hosted and cloud versions?
What's the difference between hosted and cloud versions?
🏠 Hosted Version:
- You host and maintain everything
- 100% control over your infrastructure
- Full responsibility for maintenance and updates
- We maintain the database and infrastructure
- You retain full control over your database
- Export and migrate anytime you choose
- Zero maintenance overhead
Can I use Fluxend for production applications?
Can I use Fluxend for production applications?
Currently in Early Alpha — We are in the early stages of development and wouldn’t recommend using Fluxend for production applications at the moment.This will change soon as we move toward stable releases. Stay tuned for production-ready versions!
Can I use Fluxend with existing databases?
Can I use Fluxend with existing databases?
Yes, absolutely! You can connect Fluxend with your existing PostgreSQL database using environment variables in the PostgREST Configuration:
.env file.Database Configuration:Can I run Fluxend without Docker?
Can I run Fluxend without Docker?
Docker is required — Currently, there’s no way to run Fluxend without Docker. Docker ensures consistent deployment across different environments and simplifies the setup process.
Why are some features listed in docs but missing from the product?
Why are some features listed in docs but missing from the product?
We believe in transparency — We document features before implementation to give you visibility into our roadmap. Sometimes features are released in phases:
- API endpoints might be available in earlier versions
- UI/UX components may follow in later releases
- Documentation clearly indicates when features are not yet available in the UI
How can I contribute to the project?
How can I contribute to the project?
We welcome contributions! Check out our Contribution Guide for detailed information on how to contribute to Fluxend, including:
- Code contributions
- Documentation improvements
- Bug reports and feature requests
- Community support