Static and production modes

Cadrant operates in two modes depending on whether you've connected a Supabase account to your project. Understanding the difference will help you know when to switch to production.

Static mode

By default, with no Supabase account connected, your application runs in static mode. This is the ideal mode for prototyping, validating an idea or presenting an interactive mockup to a client before investing in the backend.

• Data entered into forms is temporary and stored in browser memory.
• No real authentication — accounts are simulated.
• No persistence between sessions or full reloads.
• Fast iteration with no backend setup required.

Production mode

By connecting a Supabase account, your application becomes a real product with a full backend, ready to handle real users.

• Persistent, queryable PostgreSQL database.
• Real authentication: email/password, OAuth (Google, GitHub…), magic links.
• File storage (images, documents, avatars).
• Edge functions for secure server-side logic.
• Data shared across all users and persisted over time.