Re:Setting up Django + NGinx + Green Unicorn in an Ubuntu EC...
by crcsmnky on Tuesday December 27, 2011 @01:02PM
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There's always the ability to tweak specifics for your setup that aren't available in many platforms.
IMHO, you shouldn't use a PaaS unless you know how to set your stack up. Essentially, if you don't recognize or have respect for the convenience you're being given (by going through a platform) then you'll potentially make bad decisions down the road. Personally, I prefer to learn how to set it up and scale it myself initially which helps me better understand what to look for in a platform.
Plus, there's something fun about putting all the pieces together and watching your apps come up (especially if you don't normally handle this part of the stack).
IMHO, you shouldn't use a PaaS unless you know how to set your stack up. Essentially, if you don't recognize or have respect for the convenience you're being given (by going through a platform) then you'll potentially make bad decisions down the road. Personally, I prefer to learn how to set it up and scale it myself initially which helps me better understand what to look for in a platform.
Plus, there's something fun about putting all the pieces together and watching your apps come up (especially if you don't normally handle this part of the stack).