How do I model data in Firestore for my application?

How do I model data in Firestore for my application?

To model data in Firestore, start by identifying your application's entities and their relationships. Firestore is a NoSQL database, so think in terms of collections and documents.

Can you give me an example of a data model for a blog application?

Sure! You could have a 'posts' collection where each document represents a blog post, and a 'users' collection for authors. Each post document can include fields like title, content, authorId, and timestamps.

What about handling comments on the blog posts?

You can create a 'comments' subcollection within each post document. Each comment document can include fields like content, authorId, and timestamp.

How do I query data efficiently in Firestore?

Use Firestore's indexing features to optimize your queries. Structure your data to minimize the number of reads and consider using composite indexes for complex queries.