Question 1

What is Defang?

Accepted Answer

**Defang** is your go-to AI DevOps agent that makes deploying any app to any cloud super easy — all in just one step. Whether you’re working with Python, Next.js, Go, or any other stack, Defang handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on building your app, not wrestling with deployment setups.

Question 2

What are the features of Defang?

Accepted Answer

* **One-Click Deploy:** Choose from 50+ ready-made templates or let AI generate a starter for you.  
* **Multi-Cloud Support:** Deploy on AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, or use the Defang Playground if you don’t have a cloud account yet.  
* **Any Language & Framework:** Works with Python (Django, Flask), Next.js, Go, and more.  
* **AI Debugger:** Automatically finds issues and suggests fixes to keep your app running smoothly.  
* **Environment Control:** Deploy to development, staging, or production with settings tailored for each.  
* **Secure by Default:** Networking, security groups, and roles are set up automatically for safe deployments.  
* **Managed Services:** Includes managed Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, and even LLMs to simplify operations.  
* **Scalable:** Supports load balancing, auto-scaling, and GPU setups so your app grows with demand.  
* **MCP Server Integration:** Deploy directly from your favorite AI-assisted IDE with a simple command.

Question 3

What are the use cases of Defang?

Accepted Answer

* Students and beginners deploying their first full-stack projects.  
* Startups and software studios managing multiple projects across clouds.  
* Developers wanting to avoid complex Kubernetes setups.  
* Hackathon participants needing quick, reliable deployments.  
* Teams looking for secure, scalable production-ready environments.

Question 4

How to use Defang?

Accepted Answer

1. **Choose Deployment Method:** Pick 1-Click Deploy, AI-generated starter, or deploy an existing Docker Compose app.  
2. **Configure:** Set up your cloud, environment, and services.  
3. **Deploy:** Hit deploy and let Defang handle the rest — from security to scaling.  
4. **Debug:** Use the AI debugger to catch and fix issues fast.  
5. **Manage:** Scale or update your app anytime with ease.

Question 5

What counts as a “project”?

Accepted Answer

A project is your app or service that you deploy using Defang.

Question 6

What do you mean by “environment”?

Accepted Answer

Environments are deployment stages like development, staging, or production, each with its own settings.

Question 7

How do you count BYOC clouds?

Accepted Answer

BYOC means Bring-Your-Own-Cloud. Each cloud account you connect counts separately.

Question 8

Can multiple people work on the same “project”?

Accepted Answer

Yes, teams can collaborate on projects depending on your plan.

Question 9

What if I have more than 10 projects?

Accepted Answer

For more than 10 projects, consider upgrading to a plan that supports more projects or contact us.

Question 10

What does “Ephemeral Postgres and Redis” in Playground mean?

Accepted Answer

These are temporary database and cache services that reset after your session ends.

Question 11

What do you mean by “small model” versus “large model”?

Accepted Answer

Small and large models refer to the AI’s capability and resource use for generating and debugging code.

Question 12

What do you mean by “Team support” versus “Community support”?

Accepted Answer

Team support offers faster, dedicated help; community support is via public Discord channels.

Question 13

What do you mean by “apex domain”?

Accepted Answer

An apex domain is the root domain (like example.com) as opposed to subdomains (like app.example.com).

Question 14

Why don’t you have annual pricing?

Accepted Answer

Defang currently offers monthly plans to keep things flexible and accessible.

Question 15

Are Defang's BYOC deployments compliant with industry best practices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Defang follows expert-reviewed configurations to ensure secure and compliant deployments.