Assistance Required for Connecting 8th Wall Application to External Database and Web Application (React)

[Ryota_Nakamura]

Dear 8th Wall Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am currently developing an application using 8th Wall and would like to integrate it with both an external database and an external web application built with React. However, I am encountering difficulties in understanding the process and steps needed to achieve these connections.

Could you please provide detailed guidance or documentation on the following:

1. How to connect an 8th Wall application to an external database:

• The prerequisites for setting up the connection.
• The necessary configurations within the 8th Wall platform.
• Any code examples or API references that could assist in the implementation.
• Best practices for ensuring a secure and stable connection.

2. How to connect an 8th Wall application to an external web application (React):

• Steps and configurations required to integrate with a React application.
• Examples of data exchange between 8th Wall and React components.
• Any relevant libraries or tools that could facilitate this integration.
• Best practices for maintaining performance and compatibility.

Any assistance or resources you could provide on these topics would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support and I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Ryota

[GeorgeButler]

Until we launch backend functions, there’s no way to fully secure your server calls, as they are made on the client side. One option is to use Google Firebase, with rules that require user authentication. However, I’d advise caution when exposing your database to the internet via HTTP without proper authentication.