BIY: Service Business
Module 2: Making It Real
2.2 Storage, Costs, and Free Tiers

2.2 Storage, Costs, and Free Tiers

Handle storage without breaking the bank.

What This Lesson Covers

  • What your app is actually storing and how much space it uses
  • Understanding free tiers — database, hosting, file storage
  • When free stops being free and what to do about it
  • Handling file uploads if your business needs them (photos, documents, etc.)

How to Start

Open Claude Desktop with the course folder selected and type:

start lesson 2.2

Most service businesses will never outgrow free tiers. Unless you're storing thousands of high-res images, you're probably fine. This lesson helps you understand exactly where the lines are.

What You'll Walk Away With

  • A clear picture of what your app costs to run (probably $0)
  • File upload handling if your business needs it
  • Knowledge of when you'd need to start paying and how much

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