Platformaszolgáltatásként

Platformaszolgáltatásként, often abbreviated as PaaS, is a cloud computing service model that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app. It sits between infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and software as a service (SaaS) in the cloud computing stack.

PaaS providers offer a range of services, including operating systems, programming language execution environments, databases, and web servers. These services are delivered over the internet, typically on a pay-as-you-go basis. Developers can focus on writing code and deploying applications, as the underlying infrastructure, such as servers, storage, and networking, is managed by the PaaS provider.

Key benefits of using PaaS include reduced development time and cost, increased scalability and flexibility, and easier collaboration among development teams. It eliminates the need for organizations to purchase, manage, and update hardware and software, thereby freeing up IT resources. Examples of PaaS offerings include Google App Engine, Microsoft Azure App Service, and Heroku. This model is particularly attractive to startups and businesses looking to accelerate their application development lifecycle.