Deploys, self-hosting & the platform layer
Practical guides on shipping apps to servers you own — git-push deploys, zero-downtime releases, preview environments and choosing the right platform.
- Jul 11, 2026·7 min read
The best self-hosted Heroku alternatives in 2026
Since Heroku retired its free tier, teams have looked for a self-hosted PaaS they can run on their own VPS. Here are the strongest options in 2026, and how to choose.
Read article - Jul 4, 2026·6 min read
How to deploy any app to your own VPS with git push
You don't need Kubernetes or a CI pipeline to get Heroku-style git-push deploys on your own server. Here's how the workflow works and how to set it up on one VPS.
Read article - Jun 26, 2026·5 min read
Zero-downtime deploys, explained
What zero-downtime deployment actually means, how health-checked rolling releases work, and why a failed build should never take your site down. A plain-English guide.
Read article - Jun 18, 2026·6 min read
PaaS vs Kubernetes for small teams
Kubernetes is powerful and often overkill. For most small teams a self-hosted PaaS delivers the same deploys with a fraction of the complexity. Here's how to decide.
Read article - Jun 10, 2026·5 min read
What are preview environments (and why every team should use them)
A preview environment is a real, live copy of your app for every branch or pull request. Here's how they work, why they make reviews far better, and how to get them.
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