Compare cloud hosting, VPS, storage, and edge functions. Vendor-neutral guides to backups, performance, and scaling SaaS projects.
Edge computing explained: use cases beyond the hype Edge computing brings computation closer to users by running code in globally distributed data centers instead of a single origin server. While it’s often hyped as a universal solution, its strongest applications are specific: Unlike traditional server-side apps, edge functions trade deep compute power for speed and […]
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CDN fundamentals: when you actually need one A Content Delivery Network (CDN) distributes your static and dynamic content across servers worldwide, reducing latency and improving resilience. But not every website needs one. You should consider a CDN if: Small blogs with local traffic may not benefit as much. But for SaaS, e-commerce, or APIs serving
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Why backups fail: real disaster recovery stories Backups are worthless if they don’t restore. Yet in small teams, this scenario is common: a startup diligently runs nightly database dumps, only to discover weeks later that the dumps are corrupted, incomplete, or missing critical configuration files. Real-world failures include: For small teams, the biggest risks are
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Object storage explained: when you need it vs alternatives Object storage is designed for handling massive amounts of unstructured data: backups, media libraries, logs, or SaaS user uploads. Unlike block storage (used by databases) or file storage (used by operating systems), object storage focuses on scalability, durability, and accessibility over the internet. You’ll need it
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Testing methodology: how we evaluate budget VPS providers Choosing a budget VPS under $10/month sounds simple, but real-world performance can vary dramatically between providers. Marketing pages highlight CPU counts, RAM sizes, and “unlimited” bandwidth—but these specs often fail to tell the whole story. To cut through the noise, we applied a consistent testing methodology across
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What is Shared Hosting and when to choose it for your MVP Shared hosting is the most common starting point for new websites and applications. In this model, multiple websites share the same physical server and its resources, including CPU, memory, and storage. It is designed for simplicity, offering affordable pricing and pre-configured environments that
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