What to choose when
Getting started with any of these offerings is fairly simple, but aligning these decisions with long-term success needs several considerations. As we just discussed, these service tiers come with different levels of abstraction. This directly translates to the flexibility you would have in terms of modifications and extensions, should a need arise. Let’s take a look at what factors you need to evaluate and the impact they could have.
Simplicity versus control
Striking the right balance is important to ensure the success and agility of your software teams. The service tier capabilities need to match the software stack you are working with. Whether the team is building a stock trading application or a static website will largely define the level of customization and control they expect from the platform or the underlying infrastructure components. On the other hand, for developing a PoC, developers don’t need extensive customization and performance...