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I like the site in general, but I am not familiar with your workflow.

1. I write some code 2. I git push 3. ??? 4. Somehow my code has been containerized and is running in a cloud?

I think you're missing some logical steps on your homepage, and also a features page that drills down into exactly what you offer (I get the general gist but what are the exact features?) would be necessary.

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I appreciate this feedback. The home page is definitely something I've been trying to, somewhat clumsily, put together for awhile now.

The workflow is similar to Heroku's except it's all Docker based: 1. Write code, 2. Git push (your code is containerized), 3. Create your app/services via the CLI/UI. 4. Running in the cloud

I'll set some time aside to work on improving the home page and adding a features page -- thanks again!

What you describe is the same workflow as Heroku. This looks like a Heroku alternative and anyone who has used Heroku before will know what's up.

I have never used Heroku in production but I always did all the setup work using a hoster like Digital Ocean, the amount of time wasted to set everything up is indeed a pain in the ass. That's why these PaaS are always a good solution for indiehackers/small businesses. I believe tho the homepage can convey the message better, sure I understand what the service offered does, but as a developer who usually has to handle everything by himself, I want to know exactly WHAT is going on behind the curtain, even before a big "TRY IT FREE" button appears on my screen. Hopefully that's enough feedback from my perspective! Maybe there are other devs like me out there who dont just click red buttons, maybe not :shrug:

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