Backend setup research - Ivy

[wangyyt1013]

Action item
Compile research doc with findings regarding:

• Hosting services
  • IaaS vs. PaaS comparisons (pros and cons)
  • Specific services to recommend for PaaS
  • **NOTE: comparison based on 1) performance 2) pricing 3) hassle/manpower
• Database
  • Sql vs. nosql comparisons (pros and cons)
  • For sql, which db and which hosting option?
  • For nosql, which db and which hosting option?
  • **NOTE: comparisons based on 1) how fully it supports our app functionalities; 2) how easy it is to implement 3) how robust it is 4) hosting pricing
  • **NOTE2: we’d be dealing with a small amount of static data (potentially < 100MB)

Deliverables
Research doc compiling the findings

1. Attach links/references if necessary
2. Organize doc based on the topic structure above
3. Clearly indicate the prices of your recommendations

Proposed solution
Description of specific steps you'll take / changes you'll introduce.

Alternatives/WIPs