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PaaS

A managed cloud platform on which developers deploy their applications without administering all the infrastructure.

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Simple definition

The PaaS provides the environment for an application, so that the team will focus more on code.

Technical definition

Platform as a Service generally manages the system, execution, scaling and some data services. The client remains responsible for its application, secrets and data.

What is it used for ?

Deploy web applications, API and processing without maintaining the underlying servers.

Practical example

An application is published on a managed web service that automatically increases the number of instances during load periods.

Common issues

  • Dependence on proprietary services
  • Secrets stored in code
  • Improperly anticipated platform limits
  • Scale costs

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Key takeaway: This entry explains the general operation of the term. Exact settings may vary depending on software, vendors and environments.

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