This section covers where code runs, where content is stored, and who carries responsibility for uptime, security, and maintenance. Hosting choices primarily determine operational burden, control boundaries, and failure modes.
The entries here are not recommendations. They describe different hosting profiles and the tradeoffs they introduce.
Constraint indexes
Low maintenance
Predictable cost
High control
Fast change
Longevity under neglect
Low operational risk
Tool index
These tools occupy different points on the maintenance–control spectrum. The appropriate choice depends on which constraints are dominant and which costs are acceptable.