PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket ICYMI: Fly.io with Dov Alperin
Oct 28, 2023
Dov Alperin from Fly.io joins us to talk about their platform that allows you to run full-stack apps and databases globally with no-ops required. Topics include running apps close to users, the benefits of using Fly.io as a hosting platform, automating Postgres on Fly.io, running databases on Fly, and the growth of the platform.
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Dov's Path to Fly.io
- Dov was self-employed before joining Fly.io full-time and created a Terraform provider as a community project.
- His initiative stemmed from the desire to manage his clients' apps in one place seamlessly.
Fly.io's Unique Deployment Model
- Fly.io transforms Docker containers into full virtual machines running close to users worldwide.
- This unique approach removes the need for complex, costly orchestration of multiple instances in different regions.
From Docker Images to VMs
- Fly.io doesn't run containers but converts OCI-compliant Docker images into bootable disk images for virtual machines.
- This allows users to deploy apps using familiar Docker tools while benefiting from VM isolation and security.