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How to Build a Backend for NativeScript?

47min
Introduction
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to buila a backend for NativeScript using Back4app, an open source platform that simplifies backend development for mobile apps. 
We'll walk through integrating essential Back4app features—like database management, Cloud Code Functions, REST and GraphQL api endpoints, user authentication, and real-time queries (Live Queries)—to create a secure and scalable backend for your NativeScript apps.
You'll also discover how Back4app drastically reduces setup time compared to manual server and database configurations. 
We will explore advanced security mechanisms, scheduling tasks with Cloud Jobs, and using webhooks to connect with third-party services. 
By the end of this guide, you'll have a flexible backend that takes advantage of NativeScript Core, which powers NativeScript’s cross-platform mobile solutions.
With this foundation, you'll be ready to integrate your own custom logic or external APIs as needed. This will be a major step toward developing production-ready NativeScript apps.
Prerequisites
A Back4app account and a new Back4app project
Getting Started with Back4app.
If you do not have an account, you can create one for free. Follow the guide above to get your project ready.
Basic NativeScript development environment
You can set this up using the NativeScript CLI or another preferred workflow.
NativeScript Getting Started Guide.﻿
Node.js (version 14 or above) installed
You will need Node.js for installing npm packages and running the NativeScript CLI. Installing Node.js﻿
Familiarity with JavaScript and NativeScript Core
NativeScript Official Documentation.
If you’re new to NativeScript, review the official docs or a beginner’s tutorial before starting.
Make sure you have all these prerequisites in place before you begin. Having your Back4app project set up and your local NativeScript environment ready will help you follow along more easily.
Step 1 – Setting Up Back4app Project
Create a New Project
The first step in building your NativeScript backend on Back4app is creating a new project. If you haven't already, follow these steps:
Log in to your Back4app account.
Click the “New App” button in your Back4app dashboard.
Give your app a name (e.g., “NativeScript-Backend-Tutorial”).
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After creating the project, you’ll see it listed in your Back4app dashboard. This project will serve as the foundation for all backend configurations covered in this tutorial.
Connect the Parse SDK
Back4app uses the Parse Platform to handle your data, real-time functionality, user authentication, and more. To connect your NativeScript app to Back4app, install the parse npm package and initialize it with the credentials you get from your Back4app dashboard.
Retrieve your Parse Keys:
In your Back4app dashboard, go to your app’s “App Settings” or “Security & Keys” section. Look for your Application ID, JavaScript Key, and Parse Server URL (in the format https://parseapi.back4app.com).
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Install the Parse SDK:
Bash
npm install parse
npm install parse
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Then, initialize Parse in a configuration file or your main entry file (e.g., app.js). For example, you might create a file named parseConfig.js in a NativeScript-based project:
src/parseConfig.js
import Parse from 'parse';

// Replace the placeholders with your Back4app credentials
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';

export default Parse;
import Parse from 'parse';

// Replace the placeholders with your Back4app credentials
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';

export default Parse;
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Whenever you need to access Parse in your NativeScript app, simply import this file. By completing this step, you have established a secure connection between your NativeScript frontend and the Back4app backend, simplifying data operations.
Step 2 – Setting Up the Database
Saving and Querying Data
With your Back4app project ready and the Parse SDK integrated, you can save and query data from your NativeScript app. Below is an example using the Parse.Object class to save and fetch a list of items:
JS
// Example: Create a Task item
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function createTaskItem(title, isCompleted) {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const task = new Task();
  task.set('title', title);
  task.set('isCompleted', isCompleted);

  try {
    const savedTask = await task.save();
    console.log('Task saved successfully:', savedTask);
    return savedTask;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error saving Task:', error);
  }
}

// Example: Query all Task items
async function fetchTasks() {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const query = new Parse.Query(Task);

  try {
    const results = await query.find();
    console.log('Fetched Task items:', results);
    return results;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error fetching Tasks:', error);
  }
}
// Example: Create a Task item
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function createTaskItem(title, isCompleted) {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const task = new Task();
  task.set('title', title);
  task.set('isCompleted', isCompleted);

  try {
    const savedTask = await task.save();
    console.log('Task saved successfully:', savedTask);
    return savedTask;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error saving Task:', error);
  }
}

// Example: Query all Task items
async function fetchTasks() {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const query = new Parse.Query(Task);

  try {
    const results = await query.find();
    console.log('Fetched Task items:', results);
    return results;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error fetching Tasks:', error);
  }
}
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You can also use Back4app’s REST API if you prefer direct HTTP calls:
Bash
curl -X POST \
  -H "X-Parse-Application-Id: YOUR_APPLICATION_ID" \
  -H "X-Parse-REST-API-Key: YOUR_REST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"title": "Buy supplies", "isCompleted": false}' \
  https://parseapi.back4app.com/classes/Task
curl -X POST \
  -H "X-Parse-Application-Id: YOUR_APPLICATION_ID" \
  -H "X-Parse-REST-API-Key: YOUR_REST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"title": "Buy supplies", "isCompleted": false}' \
  https://parseapi.back4app.com/classes/Task
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Or use GraphQL:
GraphQL
mutation {
  createTask(input: {
    fields: {
      title: "Clean the house"
      isCompleted: false
    }
  }) {
    task {
      objectId
      title
      isCompleted
    }
  }
}
mutation {
  createTask(input: {
    fields: {
      title: "Clean the house"
      isCompleted: false
    }
  }) {
    task {
      objectId
      title
      isCompleted
    }
  }
}
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This flexibility makes it convenient to build backend features for your NativeScript apps through the Parse SDK, REST, or GraphQL api endpoints.
Schema Design and Data Types
By default, Parse can automatically create schema on the fly, or you can define your classes and data types in the Back4app dashboard:
Go to the “Database” section in your Back4app dashboard.
Create a new class (e.g., “Task”) and add columns like title (String) and isCompleted (Boolean).
Create New Class
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Back4app supports data types like String, Number, Boolean, Object, Date, File, Pointer, Array, Relation, GeoPoint, and Polygon. You can either let Parse create these columns when you first save an object or define them for more control.
Create Column
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Using Back4app’s AI Agent can also help you auto-generate schemas:
Open the AI Agent in your App Dashboard.
Describe your desired data model (e.g., “Please create a new Task class for mobile apps with isCompleted and dueDate fields.”).
Let the agent create the schema automatically.
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Relational Data
If you want relational data—like a Category object that points to multiple Task items—use Pointers or Relations in Parse:
JS
// Linking a Task to a Category with a pointer
async function createTaskForCategory(categoryObjectId, title) {
  const task = new Parse.Object('Task');
  const categoryPointer = new Parse.Object('Category');
  categoryPointer.id = categoryObjectId;

  task.set('title', title);
  task.set('category', categoryPointer);

  try {
    return await task.save();
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error creating Task with category relationship:', err);
  }
}

// Including the pointer data in a query
const query = new Parse.Query('Task');
query.include('category');
const tasksWithCategory = await query.find();
// Linking a Task to a Category with a pointer
async function createTaskForCategory(categoryObjectId, title) {
  const task = new Parse.Object('Task');
  const categoryPointer = new Parse.Object('Category');
  categoryPointer.id = categoryObjectId;

  task.set('title', title);
  task.set('category', categoryPointer);

  try {
    return await task.save();
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error creating Task with category relationship:', err);
  }
}

// Including the pointer data in a query
const query = new Parse.Query('Task');
query.include('category');
const tasksWithCategory = await query.find();
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This approach helps you fetch complete data for a Task and its related Category in a single query.
Live Queries
For real-time updates, enable Live Queries under Server Settings in the Back4app dashboard. NativeScript developers can subscribe to changes in a specific class. Update your Parse setup to include a Live Query server URL:
src/parseConfig.js
import Parse from 'parse';

// Replace the placeholders with your Back4app credentials
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';
Parse.liveQueryServerURL = 'wss://YOUR_SUBDOMAIN_HERE.b4a.io'; 

export default Parse;
import Parse from 'parse';

// Replace the placeholders with your Back4app credentials
Parse.initialize('YOUR_APPLICATION_ID', 'YOUR_JAVASCRIPT_KEY');
Parse.serverURL = 'https://parseapi.back4app.com';
Parse.liveQueryServerURL = 'wss://YOUR_SUBDOMAIN_HERE.b4a.io'; 

export default Parse;
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And then subscribe to real-time events:
JS
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function subscribeToTasks(callback) {
  const query = new Parse.Query('Task');
  const subscription = await query.subscribe();

  subscription.on('create', (newTask) => {
    console.log('New Task created:', newTask);
    callback('create', newTask);
  });

  subscription.on('update', (updatedTask) => {
    console.log('Task updated:', updatedTask);
    callback('update', updatedTask);
  });

  subscription.on('delete', (deletedTask) => {
    console.log('Task deleted:', deletedTask);
    callback('delete', deletedTask);
  });

  return subscription;
}
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function subscribeToTasks(callback) {
  const query = new Parse.Query('Task');
  const subscription = await query.subscribe();

  subscription.on('create', (newTask) => {
    console.log('New Task created:', newTask);
    callback('create', newTask);
  });

  subscription.on('update', (updatedTask) => {
    console.log('Task updated:', updatedTask);
    callback('update', updatedTask);
  });

  subscription.on('delete', (deletedTask) => {
    console.log('Task deleted:', deletedTask);
    callback('delete', deletedTask);
  });

  return subscription;
}
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This subscription automatically updates your UI whenever a Task is added, modified, or removed—perfect for live, collaborative NativeScript apps.
Step 3 – Applying Security with ACLs and CLPs
Back4app Security Mechanism
Back4app incorporates Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Class-Level Permissions (CLPs) to safeguard your data. These security models let you control read/write access both at the class and object levels.
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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
An ACL sets permissions for each object. For instance, to give only the owner read and write access:
JS
async function createPrivateTask(title, ownerUser) {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const task = new Task();
  task.set('title', title);

  const acl = new Parse.ACL(ownerUser);
  acl.setPublicReadAccess(false);
  acl.setPublicWriteAccess(false);
  task.setACL(acl);

  try {
    return await task.save();
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error saving private task:', err);
  }
}
async function createPrivateTask(title, ownerUser) {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const task = new Task();
  task.set('title', title);

  const acl = new Parse.ACL(ownerUser);
  acl.setPublicReadAccess(false);
  acl.setPublicWriteAccess(false);
  task.setACL(acl);

  try {
    return await task.save();
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error saving private task:', err);
  }
}
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This ensures only the specified user can modify or read the object.
Edit ACL
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Class-Level Permissions (CLPs)
CLPs set the default permissions for an entire class:
Open the Database in Back4app and select the relevant class.
Access the Class-Level Permissions tab.
Adjust permissions for the public, authenticated users, or specific roles as needed.
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Combining ACLs and CLPs offers a strong security model for NativeScript apps. For more info, see App Security Guidelines.
Step 4 – Writing and Deploying Cloud Functions
Cloud Code lets you run custom JavaScript code on the server side, so you don't need to maintain infrastructure yourself. This is ideal for adding advanced logic or server-only integrations in your NativeScript backend.
How It Works
You typically place your Cloud Code (JavaScript functions, triggers, and any required NPM modules) in a main.js file. Then you deploy it to Back4app, and it runs in the Parse Server environment without additional server configuration.
Example main.js Structure:
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const axios = require('axios');

Parse.Cloud.define('fetchExternalData', async (request) => {
  const url = request.params.url;
  if (!url) {
    throw new Error('URL parameter is required');
  }
  const response = await axios.get(url);
  return response.data;
});

Parse.Cloud.beforeSave('Task', (request) => {
  const task = request.object;
  if (!task.get('title')) {
    throw new Error('Task must have a title');
  }
});
const axios = require('axios');

Parse.Cloud.define('fetchExternalData', async (request) => {
  const url = request.params.url;
  if (!url) {
    throw new Error('URL parameter is required');
  }
  const response = await axios.get(url);
  return response.data;
});

Parse.Cloud.beforeSave('Task', (request) => {
  const task = request.object;
  if (!task.get('title')) {
    throw new Error('Task must have a title');
  }
});
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You can install and use NPM packages like axios for HTTP requests. This approach enables a wide range of integrations, from payment gateways to external APIs, all behind the security of your Back4app app.
Typical Use Cases
Business Logic: Automatic calculations, data transformations, or status updates.
Data Validations: Ensure required fields are present before saving.
Triggers: Run code when data is created, updated, or deleted.
Integrations: Connect with external services for payments, analytics, or messaging.
Security Enforcement: Validate incoming data or user roles before proceeding.
Deploy Your Function
Here’s a simple function that computes text length:
main.js
Parse.Cloud.define('calculateTextLength', async (request) => {
  const { text } = request.params;
  if (!text) {
    throw new Error('No text provided');
  }
  return { length: text.length };
});
Parse.Cloud.define('calculateTextLength', async (request) => {
  const { text } = request.params;
  if (!text) {
    throw new Error('No text provided');
  }
  return { length: text.length };
});
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Deploying via Back4app CLI:
Install the CLI:
Bash
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/back4app/parse-cli/back4app/installer.sh | sudo /bin/bash
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/back4app/parse-cli/back4app/installer.sh | sudo /bin/bash
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For Windows, download the b4a.exe file from the releases page.
Configure your account key:
Bash
b4a configure accountkey
b4a configure accountkey
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Deploy your cloud code:
Bash
b4a deploy
b4a deploy
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Deploying through the Dashboard:
Go to Cloud Code > Functions in your dashboard.
Paste your function code into main.js.
Click Deploy.
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Calling Your Function
From your NativeScript app using the Parse SDK:
JS
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function getTextLength(text) {
  try {
    const result = await Parse.Cloud.run('calculateTextLength', { text });
    console.log('Text length:', result.length);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error calling cloud function:', err);
  }
}
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function getTextLength(text) {
  try {
    const result = await Parse.Cloud.run('calculateTextLength', { text });
    console.log('Text length:', result.length);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error calling cloud function:', err);
  }
}
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You can also call it using REST or GraphQL:
Bash
curl -X POST \
  -H "X-Parse-Application-Id: YOUR_APP_ID" \
  -H "X-Parse-REST-API-Key: YOUR_REST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"text": "Hello Back4app"}' \
  https://parseapi.back4app.com/functions/calculateTextLength
curl -X POST \
  -H "X-Parse-Application-Id: YOUR_APP_ID" \
  -H "X-Parse-REST-API-Key: YOUR_REST_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"text": "Hello Back4app"}' \
  https://parseapi.back4app.com/functions/calculateTextLength
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GraphQL
mutation {
  calculateTextLength(input: {
    text: "Hello GraphQL"
  }) {
    result
  }
}
mutation {
  calculateTextLength(input: {
    text: "Hello GraphQL"
  }) {
    result
  }
}
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This gives you a flexible way to integrate server-side logic into your NativeScript-based mobile apps.
Step 5 – Configuring User Authentication
User Authentication in Back4app
Back4app uses the Parse User class to handle authentication, which includes password hashing, session tokens, and more. This eliminates much of the complexity associated with managing user accounts.
Setting Up User Authentication
In your NativeScript app, you can create a new user:
JS
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function signUpUser(username, password, email) {
  const user = new Parse.User();
  user.set('username', username);
  user.set('password', password);
  user.set('email', email);

  try {
    await user.signUp();
    console.log('User signed up successfully!');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error signing up user:', error);
  }
}

async function logInUser(username, password) {
  try {
    const user = await Parse.User.logIn(username, password);
    console.log('User logged in:', user);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error logging in user:', error);
  }
}
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function signUpUser(username, password, email) {
  const user = new Parse.User();
  user.set('username', username);
  user.set('password', password);
  user.set('email', email);

  try {
    await user.signUp();
    console.log('User signed up successfully!');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error signing up user:', error);
  }
}

async function logInUser(username, password) {
  try {
    const user = await Parse.User.logIn(username, password);
    console.log('User logged in:', user);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error logging in user:', error);
  }
}
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A REST example might look like:
Bash
curl -X GET \
  -H "X-Parse-Application-Id: YOUR_APP_ID" \
  -H "X-Parse-REST-API-Key: YOUR_REST_API_KEY" \
  -G \
  --data-urlencode 'username=alice' \
  --data-urlencode 'password=secret123' \
  https://parseapi.back4app.com/login
curl -X GET \
  -H "X-Parse-Application-Id: YOUR_APP_ID" \
  -H "X-Parse-REST-API-Key: YOUR_REST_API_KEY" \
  -G \
  --data-urlencode 'username=alice' \
  --data-urlencode 'password=secret123' \
  https://parseapi.back4app.com/login
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Session Management
After logging in, Parse assigns a session token to the user. To check the currently logged-in user:
JS
const currentUser = Parse.User.current();
if (currentUser) {
  console.log('Logged-in user:', currentUser.getUsername());
} else {
  console.log('No user is logged in');
}
const currentUser = Parse.User.current();
if (currentUser) {
  console.log('Logged-in user:', currentUser.getUsername());
} else {
  console.log('No user is logged in');
}
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Logging out is simple:
JS
await Parse.User.logOut();
await Parse.User.logOut();
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Social Login Integration
Parse also integrates with OAuth providers like Google or Facebook. Setup varies per provider, so see Sign In With Apple and Others for details. For instance, with Facebook:
JS
const facebookLogin = async () => {
  try {
    const user = await Parse.FacebookUtils.logIn('email');
    console.log(user.existed() ? 'User logged in' : 'User signed up and logged in');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error logging in with Facebook:', error);
  }
};
const facebookLogin = async () => {
  try {
    const user = await Parse.FacebookUtils.logIn('email');
    console.log(user.existed() ? 'User logged in' : 'User signed up and logged in');
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error logging in with Facebook:', error);
  }
};
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Email Verification and Password Reset
Enable these features in your Back4app dashboard:
Navigate to Email Settings in your Back4app app.
Enable email verification and password reset.
Configure your email templates and “From” address.
Step 6 – Handling File Storage
Uploading and Retrieving Files
Back4app supports file management through the Parse.File class. In NativeScript, you can upload images or documents similarly:
JS
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function uploadImage(file) {
  const name = file.name;
  const parseFile = new Parse.File(name, file);

  try {
    const savedFile = await parseFile.save();
    console.log('File saved:', savedFile.url());
    return savedFile.url();
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error uploading file:', err);
  }
}

async function createPhotoObject(file) {
  const Photo = Parse.Object.extend('Photo');
  const photo = new Photo();
  const parseFile = new Parse.File(file.name, file);
  photo.set('imageFile', parseFile);

  return await photo.save();
}
import Parse from './parseConfig';

async function uploadImage(file) {
  const name = file.name;
  const parseFile = new Parse.File(name, file);

  try {
    const savedFile = await parseFile.save();
    console.log('File saved:', savedFile.url());
    return savedFile.url();
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Error uploading file:', err);
  }
}

async function createPhotoObject(file) {
  const Photo = Parse.Object.extend('Photo');
  const photo = new Photo();
  const parseFile = new Parse.File(file.name, file);
  photo.set('imageFile', parseFile);

  return await photo.save();
}
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You can retrieve the file’s URL from the saved object:
JS
const imageFile = photo.get('imageFile');
const imageUrl = imageFile.url();
// Use imageUrl in your NativeScript UI components
const imageFile = photo.get('imageFile');
const imageUrl = imageFile.url();
// Use imageUrl in your NativeScript UI components
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File Security
Parse Server lets you configure file upload security:
JSON
{
  "fileUpload": {
    "enableForPublic": true,
    "enableForAnonymousUser": true,
    "enableForAuthenticatedUser": true
  }
}
{
  "fileUpload": {
    "enableForPublic": true,
    "enableForAnonymousUser": true,
    "enableForAuthenticatedUser": true
  }
}
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This ensures you can limit or allow file uploads based on your security preferences.
Step 7 – Scheduling Tasks with Cloud Jobs
Cloud Jobs
Cloud Jobs help you automate routine tasks, like removing stale records or sending notifications. For example:
JS
// main.js
Parse.Cloud.job('cleanupOldTasks', async (request) => {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const query = new Parse.Query(Task);

  const now = new Date();
  const THIRTY_DAYS = 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
  const cutoff = new Date(now - THIRTY_DAYS);

  query.lessThan('createdAt', cutoff);

  try {
    const oldTasks = await query.find({ useMasterKey: true });
    await Parse.Object.destroyAll(oldTasks, { useMasterKey: true });
    return `Deleted ${oldTasks.length} old Tasks.`;
  } catch (err) {
    throw new Error('Cleanup error:' + err.message);
  }
});
// main.js
Parse.Cloud.job('cleanupOldTasks', async (request) => {
  const Task = Parse.Object.extend('Task');
  const query = new Parse.Query(Task);

  const now = new Date();
  const THIRTY_DAYS = 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;
  const cutoff = new Date(now - THIRTY_DAYS);

  query.lessThan('createdAt', cutoff);

  try {
    const oldTasks = await query.find({ useMasterKey: true });
    await Parse.Object.destroyAll(oldTasks, { useMasterKey: true });
    return `Deleted ${oldTasks.length} old Tasks.`;
  } catch (err) {
    throw new Error('Cleanup error:' + err.message);
  }
});
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Deploy this job via CLI or the dashboard.
In the Back4app Dashboard > Server Settings > Background Jobs, schedule it to run daily or at an interval of your choice.
Scheduling a Cloud Job
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Step 8 – Integrating Webhooks
Webhooks let you send HTTP requests to external services when certain events happen in your app—like new records or user signups. This can be used to integrate with Slack, payment gateways, or analytics platforms.
Go to the Webhooks configuration in your Back4app dashboard and select Add Webhook.
Add your endpoint URL (e.g., https://your-service.com/webhook).
Configure triggers for specific classes or events.
Adding a Webhook
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You can also define webhooks in Cloud Code or call external APIs directly in triggers like beforeSave or afterSave.
BeforeSave WebHook
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Step 9 – Exploring the Back4app Admin Panel
The Back4app Admin App is a model-centric, user-friendly interface for data management. It helps teams or non-technical users perform CRUD operations, create custom dashboards, and manage enterprise-level tasks without writing code.
Enabling the Admin App
In your App Dashboard, click More > Admin App.
Enable Admin App.
Enable Admin App
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Create a first admin user (username/password). This setup adds the B4aAdminUser role and associated classes (B4aSetting, B4aMenuItem, etc.) to your schema.
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Choose a subdomain, then log in with your new admin credentials:
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This portal allows for quick data manipulation without leaving a graphical interface—a great solution for collaborating with team members who might not be familiar with coding.
Conclusion
By following this guide, you have learned how to buila a backend for NativeScript using Back4app and:
Created a secure backend for your NativeScript apps.
Configured a database with classes, schemas, and relationships.
Implemented real-time queries for live updates.
Secured your data with ACLs and CLPs.
Extended functionality with Cloud Code.
Set up authentication for user sign-up, login, and session tokens.
Managed file uploads and retrieval via Parse File.
Scheduled Cloud Jobs for automated, periodic tasks.
Created Webhooks for third-party integrations.
Used the Back4app Admin Panel for code-free data management.
These steps form a robust foundation for building open source, cross-platform mobile apps with NativeScript Core. Continue exploring advanced features, incorporate more api endpoints, or integrate your own custom logic to tailor the backend to your app’s exact needs.
Next Steps
Scale your NativeScript apps by optimizing performance, caching, and security rules.
Explore advanced user management like role-based permissions.
Check out official Back4app documentation for in-depth guides on security, logs, and performance.
Experiment with real-world integrations such as payments or analytics tools.
Happy coding, and enjoy the streamlined development workflow that Back4app provides!
Updated 17 Jan 2025
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