Technical basics
Hosting
Running software on computers that are always on and connected to the internet, so people can use it. Most companies rent this from cloud providers rather than owning the machines.
You'll hear it as
Our hosting bill doubled when traffic took off.
Why it matters to you.
Hosting is a running cost that grows with use, which is why engineers end up in conversations about margin.
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