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730: Own Your Own PaaS

Feb 14, 2024

57:58

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The hosts discuss the benefits of owning your own PaaS, the challenges with payment structures, and the differences between Kubernetes and Docker. They explore various platform as a service options and highlight user-friendly hosting platforms like Coolify. They also touch on running AI models on ARM 64 servers and review recommended products such as a grip stick for sealing bags and a smart switch called Casetta.

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Quick takeaways

Owning your own PaaS can provide benefits like financial viability and control over infrastructure.

There are various alternatives to popular PaaS providers like Neflify, such as Coolify and Caprover.

Hosting your own PaaS comes with challenges, but can offer more control and customization options.

Deep dives

The Grip Stick: A Handy Tool for Sealing Chip Bags

The grip stick is a tool that allows you to easily seal plastic or cellophane bags, such as chip bags or pancake mix. It provides an airtight seal to keep your food fresh and prevent it from going stale. The grip stick is simple to use and can be a convenient alternative to traditional chip clips that often fall off or lose their grip. You can find grip sticks online for an affordable price and they are a handy tool for anyone who wants to keep their snacks fresh.

Introduction

3min

Web Servers, Hosting Platforms, and Scaling Applications

9min

Exploring Hosting Services and Platform as a Service Options

4min

Running Your Own Server with Different Services

5min

Using Coolify as a User-friendly Hosting Platform

20min

ARM 64 servers for running AI models

11min

Reviewing Grip Sticks and Cassetta Smart Switches

5min

Experiences with Light Switches and Shameless YouTube Plug

2min

Scott and Wes talk about the benefits of owning your own PaaS (platform as a service), the main alternatives in the space, and ways to make passion projects more financially viable.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:12 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:56 What is a PaaS?
NGINX
04:21 Challenges with payment structures.
Render
07:02 What is Kubernetes?
Kubernetes
07:51 What are the differences between Kubernetes and Docker?
Docker Swarm
09:15 Reasons to own your own PaaS.
Nelify
Bluehost
15:05 “Pokémon or Web Service”
Original 150 Pokémon Characters
16:49 The players and their pros and cons.
18:51 Where can you host these services?
- 19:47 Kubero.
- Kubero
- 21:50 Coolify.
- Coolify
- Coolify pricing
- 28:15 Caprover.
- Caprover
- 29:03 Dokku.
- Dokku
- Shokku
- Ledokku
- Atlas
- Nixpacks
- 32:53 Piku.
- Piku
- 33:24 Cuber.
- Cuber
- 34:13 Acorn.
- Acorn
- Coolify creator, Andras Bacsai on X
36:44 The challenges of hosting your own PaaS.
38:46 Jekyll ran on a PC under a desk.
Jekyll
39:36 Sometimes less is, in fact, more.
40:09 Final thoughts.
45:03 Scott got Bun to work on Coolify.
51:01 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.