Date: 01/11/2026
If you’re a developer looking for a backend that just works—Convex might be exactly what you’re after. Start building with Convex: https://convex.link/whatisconvex
In this video, we unpack what Convex is and why it’s gaining traction in 2025 among full-stack developers building modern web apps. From schema-flexible databases to real-time syncing, Convex combines the power of a relational database with the ease of a document store—plus serverless functions, transactions, and built-in reactivity.
You’ll learn:
- How Convex handles schema, queries, and mutations with TypeScript-style safety
- Why functions in Convex are split into actions, queries, and mutations
- How live queries automatically sync and update your React components
- What makes Convex different from Firebase, Supabase, or AWS Lambda
- Where Convex shines—and where it doesn’t
Whether you’re building chat apps, collaborative tools, or multiplayer games, this video will help you decide if Convex belongs in your stack.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 What is Convex?
- 02:24 Document meets relational: Convex’s database model
- 05:33 Functions: actions, queries, and mutations
- 08:26 Sync and automatic data updates
- 10:12 How Convex enforces clean, maintainable code
- 12:08 Components, rate limits, file storage, and auth
- 14:24 When NOT to use Convex
- 17:05 Why Convex is fun to build with