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The Twelve-Factor App

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A methodology for building modern, scalable, maintainable software-as-a-service apps.

Introduction In the modern era, software is commonly delivered as a service: called web apps , or software-as-a-service . The twelve-factor app is a methodology for building software-as-a-service apps that: Use declarative formats for setup automation, to minimize time and cost for new developers joining the project; Have a clean contract with the underlying operating system, offering maximum portability between execution environments; Are suitable for deployment on modern cloud platforms , obviating the need for servers and systems administration; Minimize divergence between development and p

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