Terms of Deployment: The Process of Evaluating Hatchbox, Fly, and Render for Developers

Heroku has long been the mainstay deployment platform for Rails developers and agencies, but with several new options for hosting out there, is it still the best solution? In this talk, Jordan Burke explores how he evaluated switching some of their clients' applications to Hatchbox.io, Render, and fly.io. He discusses the decision-making process, the unique features and quirks of each platform, and how to choose the best hosting solution for your needs. The talk also touches on factors like knowledge cost, technical cost, and financial cost when making deployment decisions, especially in light of Heroku discontinuing its free tier.