App Service

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Definition

Azure platform for hosting web applications, REST APIs, and mobile backends. Like renting a fully-furnished office space where you can immediately start working without setup.

Real-World Example

A startup deploys their web application to Azure App Service and automatically gets scaling, security, and monitoring.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide a platform for deploying and managing web applications without managing the underlying infrastructure.

AWS
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
AZ
Azure App Service
GCP
Google App Engine
OCI
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Web Application Hosting

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