Core concepts
Database
Realtime
Functions
Deploy
Preview branches
A full copy of your backend for every pull request.
How branches work
Each pull request gets its own environment with the branch’s schema applied, seed data loaded and functions deployed. It’s deleted when the PR closes.
Setting up CI
1
Connect the repository
In Project settings → Git, connect GitHub or GitLab.
2
Add the action
Add the Tessera action to your workflow so every push updates the branch.
3
Use the branch URL
The action outputs api_url. Pass it to your frontend preview deployment.
Data
Branches start from seed data, never production data.
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