The PaaS for MEAN dev teams

Build, Deploy and Scale Your MEAN Stack Effortlessly.

Smash software sprawl. No longer do you need Heroku, Netlify and Atlas. You bring your MEAN stack, and we provide all the tools you need to build, deploy and scale your apps quickly, easily and securely.

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One PaaS for all your MEAN

One Platform

When you run your MEAN stack the old-fashioned way, you need services like Heroku, Netlify and Atlas. That’s at least three accounts to get your apps going. Not so with Code Capsules. With Code Capsules, you set up a frontend, backend and database using a single platform.

Seamless Development

Code Capsules lets you pull your code directly from your GitHub repository into the correct container, ensuring top performance and low risk security.

Fast

All it takes are two simple steps. Once your repository is configured, every subsequent git push deploys your app.

Affordable

Cut costs by using a single platform for your frontend, backend and database needs. Your MEAN stack is up and running in no time, and costs less than running multiple services.

Latest Docs

how to deploy a node.js telegram bot (webhook method) to production on code capsules in 5 minutes

Latest Tutorials

How to deploy a React Token dApp to Code Capsules

Nuxt3 and Nitro

Nuxt.js takes Vue to the next level, with SSR and SSG. Find out more about this fantastic tool in this tutorial.

Optimizing Performance in MERN Stack: Tips and Techniques

scaling mean stack applications strategies and considerations

Scaling MEAN Stack Applications: Strategies & Considerations

Building Real-Time Applications with Socket.IO in the MEAN Stack

Getting Started with MEAN Stack: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Connect a MongoDB Using Atlas

Video Guides

If you prefer watching videos to reading text, find videos here for tutorials and deployment guides.

White-Label Your App with Code Capsules

Do the benefits of a white-label app seem appealing to you? (Who wouldn’t want to save money and time!) Then let’s take a look at the two options available.

Set Up a MySQL Data Capsule

In this tutorial, we'll create a MySQL Data Capsule to provide persistent storage for your applications hosted on Code Capsules.

Set Up a MongoDB Data Capsule

In this tutorial, we look at how to create a MongoDB instance you can use with your backend applications that are running on Code Capsules and elsewhere.

Set Up a Persistent File Data Capsule

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a persistent file Data Capsule that you can use with your backend applications running on Code Capsules.

Set Up a Redis Data Capsule

In this tutorial, we’ll create a Redis Data Capsule to provide low latency, in-memory data storage for your application hosted on Code Capsules.

Build an Imgur Clone With Uppy and Caddy

In this tutorial, we'll build a basic image-uploading site similar to Imgur that lets users upload files and instantly get a public URL, without requiring an account or anything else.

Building a Book Recommendations App with PHP, SQLite, and Docker

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to build a CRUD application with PHP and SQLite.

Building a Hex Color Identifier API with PHP, Laravel, and Docker

In this tutorial, we’ll build a hex color identifier API with PHP using the Laravel framework, containerize the application using Docker, then ship it to production on Code Capsules.

Building an Image Overlay API with Express

In this tutorial, we'll build an HTTP REST API to create composite images for social media.

Building a “Reader Mode” Full Stack Application with Flask and Redis

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use a Redis Data Capsule to hold web-scraping tasks in a queue.

Building a Full Stack Application with Express and HTMx

In this tutorial, we’ll explore the benefits of HTMx by building a full stack application using Express and HTMx.

Build a Generative Art Application with Pillow, Flask and HTMx

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build a web application that creates images with rectangle graphics of different colors and sizes, and makes them available for download when requested by a user.

Building a Full Stack Application with Flask and HTMx

This tutorial explains how to build an application with Flask and HTMx.

Build a MERN Job Board

In this tutorial, we'll extend a boilerplate MERN application to make a job board where users can view and submit available jobs.

Building a Game Catalogue API

In this tutorial, we'll build a simple HTTP REST API to provide Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD for short) functions for a personal game catalogue.

Building a Web File Store

In this tutorial, we'll build a basic web interface to upload, download and delete files, secured with a simple, single-user authentication scheme.

Setting up Stripe Checkout and Email Subscription with Flask

Through a step-by-step process, we'll develop a web application that provides an interactive user experience.

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Dev a Persistent Sleep Tracker Part 1: Flask-Login

In this two-part tutorial series, we'll learn how to create a sleep tracker web application hosted on Code Capsules.

developing a persistent sleep tracker part 2 tracking and graphing sleep data

Dev a Persistent Sleep Tracker Part 2: Tracking and Graphing

This is the second part of our sleep tracker web application tutorial, covering the creation of the sleep tracker interface.

Host Your Front-end Developer Portfolio

In this tutorial, we'll create a front-end, which is content that visitors see when they load your website.

Create and Host a Telegram Bot with Node.js

In this tutorial, we'll extend a boilerplate Express application on Code Capsules to create a Telegram bot in Node.js that tracks and responds with current Ethereum prices.

Create and Host a Telegram Bot

In this tutorial, we'll create a client for this API in the form of a Telegram bot.

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Customizing Your Domain on Code Capsules

In this tutorial, we'll set up a custom domain name for your website or application hosted on Code Capsules.

Creating and Hosting an API with Flask

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a tool enabling developers to interact with data online. Imagine: you navigate to some website and see your location's temperature displayed on their homepage. How did they present this information?

Build a Slackbot with Node.js to Monitor your Applications

One of the stand out features of Slack is the rich API it exposes, to allow developers to integrate with it.

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Latest Blog Posts

Code Capsules Receives Two Badges from Capterra!

In which two classes did Code Capsules prove to be the best for users?

Unlocking the Power of LEAN: Revolutionize Your Company’s Operations

Are you weary of witnessing your company wrestle with inefficiencies and squandered resources?

Scaling MEAN Stack Applications: Strategies and Considerations

Best Practices for Securing MEAN Stack Applications

MEAN vs. MERN vs. MEVN: Choosing the Right Stack for Your Project

As a web developer gearing up to build a production-ready web application, one of the crucial decisions you'll make is choosing the right technology stack.

10 Reasons to Offer White Label Website Hosting to Clients

If you feel like your agency's offering seems scattered and haphazard, a single-platform white-label option might be the perfect fit for you.

Code Capsules Hack Days and Free Tech Consulting

Learn more about software dev (especially building with the MEAN stack) by joining us on Slack.

SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS

If you've spent any amount of time trying out or researching cloud services, you've probably come across acronyms like SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.

Comparing Telegram Bot Hosting Providers

In this article, we take a look at the different hosting solutions you can consider when it's time to deploy your Telegram bot.

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Comparing Heroku vs DigitalOcean vs Code Capsules

This guide will help you decide which platform to choose. We'll start with an overview of the metrics showing how long and how many clicks it took to deploy our simple "Hello, world!" application to each provider.

Six Heroku Alternatives

Despite its popularity, Heroku can't support the use cases of all applications and developers. Issues surrounding the platform's endpoint location, pricing, and a recent security breach have had developers seeking alternatives to this platform-as-a-service (PaaS).

Use Case – oceanpremium.com

How we streamlined processes for a premium supplier of water toys to super yachts.

Streamline Your Software Development

Are you a software developer looking for ways to supercharge your productivity and streamline your workflow?

Unraveling CI/CD: Streamlining Software Delivery

How CI/ID can help you streamline your software development.

Building An AI APP in 2023: A Complete Guide

How to use AI for your app development, and why you should use it.

How DevOps Promotes Cross-Functional Teamwork

The benefits of using a DevOps approach for your development.

Does DevOps Automate Software Development?

DevOps itself does not automate software development entirely, but it promotes the automation of various stages and processes within the software development lifecycle.

How Does DevOps Break Down Silos?

DevOps promotes collaboration, communication and shared responsibility.

what are managed data services and how are they beneficial

Are Managed Data Services Beneficial?

The aspects of Managed Data Services and how they benefit your software development.

The Core Elements of DevOps

The core elements of DevOps can be summarized by the acronym CALMS, which stands for Culture, Automation, Lean, Measurement, and Sharing.

Why You Should Develop In The Cloud

There's no point in developing locally. Here's why the cloud is far superior.

embracing infrastructure as code the key to efficient and scalable operations

Embracing IaC: The Key to Efficient and Scalable Operations

Infrastructure-as-Code is a paradigm shift in managing infrastructure where infrastructure resources are provisioned, managed, and orchestrated using code.

Embrace DevOps for Seamless Business Operations

Is your company hindered by slow deployments, frequent errors, and siloed teams?

What Is DevOps?

DevOps is an approach or set of practices that brings together software development and IT operations teams to work together more effectively.

IaaS vs. PaaS vs. SaaS: What’s the Difference and When To Use Each

There's much confusion about the difference between these three services. This article should bring some clarity.

you wouldn't put all your money in one bank, so why would you put all your data in one cloud

Would You Put All Your Money in One Investment?

Playing fast and loose with your data by dumping it all on one cloud? There's a better way.

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Decrease Your Cloud Infrastructure Costs With Right-Sizing

Right-sizing your cloud resources is a critical step in optimizing your cloud costs and ensuring that you're only paying for what you need.

Camping in the Cloud: Understanding IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

There are key differences between the three services. This camping metaphor should simplify it.

code capsules is proud to partner with a company that’s received an award for best coding & technology education institution in south africa

Code Capsules Is Proud to Partner With This Company

We're happy to partner with an award-winning coding education company.

Don’t Pay Per Seat

Code Capsules does not charge a per-user fee, making it a more affordable MEAN stack platform.

March 2023 Release Notes

Code Capsules has had some major upgrades. Here's what's new.

4 Crucial Steps for HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA is a landmark healthcare legislation that was created to protect the privacy of health information. It sets standards for protecting the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal health information. Here's what you should know.

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The Benefits of Multi-cloud Management

There are significant benefits to adopting a multi-cloud strategy for your digital footprint. Here are some.

AWS Load Balancers and Choosing the Right One

What load balancing is, and the benefits of using it.

10 Best AWS Alternatives: Reviewed and Ranked

What should you look for in an AWS alternative?

What Are Private Cloud Solutions?

Private cloud solutions meet needs where public cloud falls short. Here are some benefits.

20 Best PAAS Providers

Some of the best PaaS Platforms in the world, and why you should use Code Capsules.

IndieHackers Cape Town and Code Capsules

Join us for an awesome event in Cape Town!

Building an API: Best Practices

Everything you need to consider to build a great API.

What is PaaS: Demystifying PaaS Jargon

Wondering what a platform-as-a-service does? This article explains it.

Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Deployment

The beauty of the cloud lies in its ability to present users with scalability, security, and ease of use. When considering your own PaaS and cloud deployment, ensuring that your vendor demonstrably provides all those things is crucial.

5 Best Afrihost Alternatives

Afrihost is one of South Africa's largest ISPs. Here are some competitors worth checking out.

Introducing Code Capsules

Smash solution sprawl by using one platform to build, deploy and scale your MEAN stack easily. Code Capsules is your answer to quicker, easier deployment.

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