Understanding app hosting
Blog post from Upsun
App hosting in the cloud, particularly through Platform as a Service (PaaS) providers, offers developers a streamlined way to manage infrastructure, scaling, operations, and security. By outsourcing these responsibilities, developers can save costs on hardware and infrastructure while ensuring their applications remain available and secure with minimal downtime. Key considerations when choosing an app hosting service include ensuring robust security measures, 24/7 technical support, flexibility with programming languages, and the ability to monitor and scale applications effectively. A reputable provider like Upsun offers these features, emphasizing compliance with global data protection standards and providing a multi-cloud hosting solution that supports scalability and flexibility, crucial for handling traffic spikes during high-demand periods.