PaaS

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Definition

Platform as a Service - cloud platform that provides development tools and infrastructure so you can focus on building applications. Like renting a fully equipped kitchen where you just cook without worrying about maintaining appliances.

Real-World Example

Heroku is PaaS that lets developers deploy applications without managing servers, databases, or operating systems.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services offer similar PaaS capabilities, allowing developers to deploy applications without managing underlying infrastructure.

AWS
Elastic Beanstalk
AZ
Azure App Service
GCP
Google App Engine
OCI
Oracle Application Container Cloud Service

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