Basic Plan Documentation
This document provides an in-depth guide to the features and functionalities included in the Basic Plan. The Basic Plan is designed for individual developers and small teams who need a reliable foundation for their projects.
Key Features
- Core Functionality: Access to all essential features for project development.
- Limited Storage: A defined amount of cloud storage is allocated.
- Standard Support: Email and community forum support.
- Up to 5 Projects: Manage and deploy up to five distinct projects.
- Basic Analytics: Monitor fundamental project performance metrics.
Getting Started with the Basic Plan
To begin using the Basic Plan, follow these steps:
- Sign up for a new account or log in to your existing account.
- Navigate to the "Billing & Plans" section in your account dashboard.
- Select the "Basic Plan" and complete the checkout process.
- Once activated, you can start creating and deploying your projects.
Plan Limitations
While the Basic Plan offers robust functionality, it's important to be aware of its limitations:
- Storage Limit: You are limited to 10 GB of total storage. Exceeding this limit will incur additional charges or restrict uploads.
- Bandwidth: Standard bandwidth limits apply. For higher traffic needs, consider upgrading to a higher tier.
- Priority Support: Basic Plan users receive standard support response times.
Note on Storage
Storage includes code repositories, build artifacts, and deployed application files. Regularly review your storage usage to avoid unexpected charges or service interruptions.
Project Management
You can manage your projects through the project dashboard:
- Create new projects.
- Configure project settings.
- Deploy and manage application versions.
- View basic deployment status.
Creating a New Project
To create a new project:
- Go to the "Projects" tab in your dashboard.
- Click the "New Project" button.
- Provide a unique name for your project and select a template or start from scratch.
- Configure your project's build and deployment settings.
Basic Analytics
The Basic Plan provides access to essential analytics to help you understand your application's usage and performance:
- Traffic Volume: See the number of requests your application receives over time.
- Response Times: Monitor the average time it takes for your application to respond.
- Error Rates: Track the frequency of application errors.
Detailed analytics can be found in the "Analytics" section of your project dashboard.
Tip for Optimizing
Regularly check your basic analytics to identify performance bottlenecks and potential issues early on. This proactive approach can save time and resources.
Support Options
Basic Plan users have access to:
- Documentation: Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and API references.
- Community Forums: Engage with other users and share solutions.
- Email Support: Submit support tickets for assistance. Typical response times are within 24-48 business hours.
For more immediate assistance or advanced troubleshooting, consider upgrading to a plan with priority support.
Example Usage
Here's a simple example of a configuration file for a web application deployed under the Basic Plan:
# config.yaml
project_name: my-web-app
version: 1.0.0
environment: production
database:
type: postgresql
host: db.example.com
port: 5432
username: app_user
storage:
bucket: basic-plan-bucket
region: us-east-1
For more advanced configuration options, please refer to the Advanced Features Documentation.