Firebase CLI for Windows - Shell-Bash

Firebase CLI is a command-line interface that allows developers to interact with Firebase services from their local development environment. With Firebase CLI, you can deploy and manage Firebase projects, access Firebase services programmatically, and perform various administrative tasks.

Installation

Before using Firebase CLI, you need to install it on your Windows machine. Here are the steps to install Firebase CLI:

1. Download and install Node.js (LTS version) from https://nodejs.org.

2. Open a command prompt or PowerShell terminal window.

3. Install Firebase CLI using the following command:

   npm install -g firebase-tools
   

4. After the installation is complete, verify that Firebase CLI is installed by running the following command:

   firebase --version
   

Usage

Firebase CLI provides various commands to perform different tasks. Here are some common commands and their usage:

Init

The init command is used to initialize Firebase in your project directory. This command creates a .firebaserc file to store your Firebase project information.

firebase init

Login

The login command is used to authenticate your Firebase CLI session. You need to log in to Firebase CLI to access Firebase resources from your local environment.

firebase login

Deploy

The deploy command is used to deploy your Firebase project to Firebase servers. This command deploys your Firebase functions, hosting, and database rules.

firebase deploy

Functions

The functions command is used to manage Firebase Cloud Functions from your local environment. You can create, deploy, and test Firebase functions using this command.

firebase functions

Database

The database command is used to manage Firebase Realtime Database from your local environment. You can import/export data, set database rules, and test your database using this command.

firebase database

Hosting

The hosting command is used to manage Firebase Hosting from your local environment. You can deploy, test, and manage hosting configurations using this command.

firebase hosting

Conclusion

Firebase CLI is an essential tool for developers who use Firebase as their backend service provider. With Firebase CLI, you can manage your Firebase projects and services from your local environment, making it easier to develop and test your applications.