Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) provides a streamlined approach for developers to connect web or mobile applications to backend cloud storage and processing without the need for extensive infrastructure setup and maintenance, thereby accelerating app development and reducing time-to-market. BaaS offers significant advantages such as easy integration of features like user authentication and push notifications, automatic scaling to handle increased workloads, and cost savings by paying only for used resources. Additionally, BaaS platforms often come with tools that enhance collaboration, built-in analytics for monitoring app performance, and seamless transitions between development and production environments. They ensure global reach and speed through data distribution across global centers, and maintain future readiness by updating platforms with the latest technologies. BaaS is particularly beneficial in scenarios where custom backend development is time-consuming or costly, making it ideal for mobile apps, web platforms, IoT solutions, prototyping, and content-driven applications. Directus, a notable BaaS provider, offers an open-source and flexible platform with robust community support and features, exemplified by a case study where the software development agency Taiga significantly reduced web application delivery time using Directus.