Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Hosting + Web Services Pricing Explainer
Dec 28, 2020
Discover the various pricing models for web hosting and services. The hosts explain serverless functions and the significance of resource usage. Learn about Heroku's dynos for scaling applications effectively. They delve into the intricacies of bandwidth costs and the challenges posed by file storage. The conversation includes insights on Mux and Cloudflare's pricing structures, along with a humorous take on creating pricing calculators. It's an entertaining blend of tech savvy and lighthearted banter!
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Heroku Dynos
- Heroku's "dynos" are lightweight Linux containers with allocated CPU and memory.
- Adding more dynos improves app speed due to Heroku's stateless architecture.
Free Dyno Hours
- Heroku offers free dyno hours, activating servers only when needed.
- This reduces costs for low-traffic websites, as resources are not constantly consumed.
Bandwidth Costs
- Consider bandwidth costs, especially with large files.
- Services like Backblaze B2 charge for data transfer (ingress/egress).