Hey everyone! I've built a minimum viable product (MVP) for my API and I'm looking to host it on RapidAPI. My plan is to start small and hopefully gain some returning clients, and if all goes well, I might invest in a proper hosting solution later. For now, I really want to avoid spending any money. Can I use AWS's free plan to host it temporarily?
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Absolutely! You can host your MVP API on AWS for free or at a very low cost. A great option for MVPs is to use AWS Lambda with API Gateway, which is serverless and easy to use. The AWS Free Tier allows for 1 million requests a month and provides 400,000 GB-seconds of compute time. Just keep in mind that costs can accumulate if you exceed those limits.
Just so you know, some of the information might be automated, but it still gives a solid overview.
Yeah, as mentioned, the serverless route is excellent! AWS Lambda with API Gateway is perfect for starting up. You might also think about using CloudFront to improve caching and performance. It helps with security too, especially if you expand later.
Thanks for the tip! Caching sounds like a smart move.
Thanks! I was considering other hosts, but AWS sounds perfect!