What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

Platform as a Service (PaaS) or Application Platform as a Service (aPaaS) is a specific category of cloud computing infrastructure similar to Software as a Service (SaaS) that allows customers to create, manage, and run a cloud computing platform and host applications. PaaS provides a simple and effective way to launch cloud-based applications without the need for software engineers to develop and launch the applications individually. PaaS cloud computing can be designed for different types of computer network systems, including for use with distributed blockchain cloud computing solutions.