config-modes
Configuration Modes
Bknd supports three configuration modes that determine where and how your application's configuration (entity schemas, auth settings, media config) is stored and managed.
What You'll Learn
- Choose between UI-only, Code-only, and Hybrid modes
- Set up mode switching for development vs production
- Use mode helpers for automated syncing
- Understand v0.20.0 improvements
Quick Reference
| Mode | Config Storage | Best For | Read-Only |
|---|---|---|---|
UI-only ("db") |
Database (__bknd table) |
Prototyping, content apps | No |
Code-only ("code") |
TypeScript config file | Production, serverless | Yes |
| Hybrid | File-based (dev) + Code (prod) | Visual dev + code prod | Yes (prod) |
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