Backend Architecture for Scalable Mobile Apps: What We Recommend

Backend Architecture for Scalable Mobile Apps: What We Recommend

A well-built mobile app is only half the story β€” without the right backend, your app will crash under scale, suffer latency issues, or become impossible to maintain.

At Audiencent, we build mobile backends with modular, API-first, scalable architecture. Here’s what that looks like:

πŸ”§ 1. REST or GraphQL API Layer

We build a clear, documented API between the app and backend. This allows us to keep frontend and backend loosely coupled and deploy independently.

☁️ 2. Serverless or Containerized Backend

For most clients, we use Node.js or Python deployed via:

  • AWS Lambda (for serverless scale)
  • Docker containers (for complex apps)

This helps us scale without managing heavy infrastructure.

πŸ—ƒοΈ 3. Database Choice Based on Use Case

  • Firebase / Firestore for real-time apps (chat, live updates)
  • PostgreSQL or MongoDB for transactional logic
  • Redis for caching high-frequency data

πŸ”’ 4. Authentication & Access Control

We use JWT tokens, OAuth, or Firebase Auth β€” depending on whether you need SSO, email/pass, or 3rd-party login.

πŸ“¦ 5. Event Logging and Analytics

We integrate with Segment, Mixpanel, or Firebase Analytics to track usage, feature performance, and crashes.

Backend defines how fast, reliable, and secure your app is. We make sure it’s built to grow β€” not just launch.



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