Heroku, founded in 2007 by James Lindenbaum, Adam Wiggins, and Orion Henry, is a pioneering cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale applications entirely in the cloud. Initially supporting only the Ruby programming language, Heroku has expanded to accommodate multiple languages, including Java, Node.js, Scala, Clojure, Python, PHP, and Go, making it a versatile choice for developers. In 2010, Heroku was acquired by Salesforce for $212 million, integrating it into the Salesforce Platform and enhancing its capabilities for enterprise applications. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including managed data solutions like Heroku Postgres and Heroku Redis, a vast ecosystem of add-ons and buildpacks, and advanced tools for continuous integration and deployment. With its focus on developer experience and operational efficiency, Heroku has become a trusted solution for startups and large enterprises alike, facilitating the rapid development and scaling of applications in a secure and compliant environment.
Heroku is a cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that supports multiple programming languages, enabling developers to build, run, and scale applications seamlessly.
Acquired by Salesforce in 2010, Heroku has become an integral part of the Salesforce Platform, offering robust integration capabilities.
Heroku provides a rich ecosystem with over 150 third-party add-ons and 380+ open-source buildpacks, enhancing application development and deployment.
The platform offers managed data services like Heroku Postgres and Heroku Redis, allowing developers to focus on building data-driven applications without managing infrastructure.
Heroku's AI Platform as a Service (AI PaaS) simplifies the development of AI applications by providing access to leading AI models and tools.
