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
Related Terms
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Related Terms
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
SaaS
Software as a Service - applications you access online and pay for through subscriptions
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service - renting virtual computers and infrastructure in the cloud
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'