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 2.2Most 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