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Firebase Push Notification Laravel Tutorial

What is Push Notification?
Push notifications are clickable pop-up messages that appear on your user's browsers irrespective of the device they're using or the browser they're on. They serve as a quick communication channel enabling companies to convey messages, offers, or other information to their customers.

What is Firebase?
Firebase is a platform developed by Google for creating mobile and web applications. It was originally an independent company founded in 2011. In 2014, Google acquired the platform and it is now their flagship offering for app development.

Firebase is a Backend-as-a-Service (Baas). It provides developers with a variety of tools and services to help them develop quality apps, grows their user base, and earn profit. It is built on Google's infrastructure. Firebase is categorized as a NoSQL database program, which stores data in JSON-like documents.

What is Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)?
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is a cross-platform messaging solution that lets you reliably send messages at no cost. Using FCM, you can notify a client app that new email or other data is available to sync. You can send notification messages to drive user re-engagement and retention.

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