Platform.sh

Platform.sh is a cloud platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that provides automated deployments and DevOps tools for hosting web applications. It supports Strapi through Git-based deployments, managed databases, and scalable cloud infrastructure with minimal configuration.

Connect your Strapi repository to Platform.sh, configure your .platform.app.yaml file with Node.js runtime settings, and set up environment variables for database connections. Platform.sh automatically builds and deploys your application on each Git push.

Yes, Platform.sh offers managed PostgreSQL databases that integrate seamlessly with Strapi. Configure your database connection in Strapi's database.js using the environment variables provided by Platform.sh for host, port, and credentials.

Platform.sh handles infrastructure management, automatic scaling, SSL certificates, and continuous deployment pipelines. This reduces DevOps overhead and allows developers to focus on building features rather than managing servers.

Yes, Platform.sh supports multiple environments per project, allowing you to create staging and production branches with isolated databases and configurations. Each environment gets its own URL for testing before promoting changes to production.