Software for Servers

May 31, 2025

Few months ago, I wrote about different PaaS Tools

Among which, Dokploy resonated a lot with me.

PaaS Tools

LocalStack is a tool designed for developers who want to test AWS functionalities locally.

It provides an emulated environment of AWS services, solving issues related to unpredictable billing and resource management during development.

Purpose: LocalStack emulates AWS API functionality.
Problem Solved: Allows local testing without involving AWS services directly.
Installation:
- Sign up with a GitHub account.
- Use brew install localstack/tap/localstack-cli for installation on macOS.
- Requires Docker to function as a local “mini-cloud” operating system.
Basic Use:
- Set environment variables for AWS access.
- Create services like S3 buckets using standard AWS commands.
- Offers a Community Image for free usage.
Limitations:
- Not all AWS services are fully emulated; some are available only in the Pro version.
- Works with a single API endpoint unlike AWS’s regional separation.
Key Features:
- Supports essential services like EC2.
- Allows basic CRUD operations.
- Requires understanding of feature coverage before use.

I wrote about Dokploy here

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