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Posted by Sanskar Gupta
Sanskar Gupta
3,220 Points

Can I use my own server for developing "Self Destructing Messaging App" instead of Parse.com?

Hi folks, I own a server, so Can I use it instead of Parse.com for developing "Self Destructing Messaging app"?

Thanks in Advance!

Micah Kline
Micah Kline
17,831 Points

If you mean still using parse objects I don't know I have not checked out the documentation. Creating your own back-end using PHP+MYSQL and accessing it through simple REST API is an option though it requires some work. Parse is easier when you just want to learn Android and not have to worry about other back-end technologies. I do not think there is a tutorial on Tree House yet but check out this link http://www.androidhive.info/2014/01/how-to-create-rest-api-for-android-app-using-php-slim-and-mysql-day-12-2/

Sanskar Gupta
Sanskar Gupta
3,220 Points

Hi Micah, Thanks for quick answer. Actually I own a server, so I thought to implement my own API rather than using PARSE.COM and paying them.Thanks for the link you provided. Thanks Best Regards Sanskar