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What is PaaS?

Platform as a Service - cloud services that let you deploy apps without managing servers

Why It Matters

PaaS handles infrastructure so you can focus on building your application

Real-World Example

Vercel and Heroku are PaaS providers where you just push code and they handle deployment

“Understanding terms like PaaS matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

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Serverless

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SaaS

Software as a Service - applications you access online and pay for through subscriptions

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IaaS

Infrastructure as a Service - renting virtual computers and infrastructure in the cloud

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Server

A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users

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Edge Functions

Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location

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Domain

The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'