PaaS
Platform as a Service
Geek Speak:
A cloud-based environment that allows developers to build, run, and manage applications without managing the underlying infrastructure.
Plain English:
What Is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?
Platform as a Service, or PaaS, is a ready-to-use workspace in the cloud that enables developers to build and run applications without needing to worry about setting up servers, storage, or security.
Instead of buying and managing all the behind-the-scenes technology, a business can use PaaS to:
Create and test software
Launch new apps
Store and manage data
Scale up as needed — without extra hardware
It’s kind of like renting a fully equipped kitchen to cook in, instead of buying all the appliances yourself. You just focus on your recipe — the platform handles everything else.