Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect (Plat-Arch-206) Exam - Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

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A client has a web application that persists data to a local JSON file. They are migrating the application to Heroku. In order for the application to conform to the Twelve-Factor methodology, what changes should an Architect recommend?

AThe application should persist the data to a database add-on.

BThe application should persist the data to a local SQLite database.

CThe application should use at least 2 dynos to ensure that the JSON file is highly available.

DThe application should be stateless and therefore not persist data at all.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Luisa at Aug 06, 2023, 11:42 AM

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Margo

3 months ago

Yeah, JSON files aren't reliable for production.

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Tarra

3 months ago

I thought Heroku apps should be stateless? Confused!

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Shawn

4 months ago

Wait, why not just use SQLite? Seems easier.

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Viva

4 months ago

Agreed, local files just won't cut it in the cloud.

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Melissa

4 months ago

Definitely need to switch to a database add-on for Heroku.

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Lonna

4 months ago

I recall something about using add-ons for persistence, so option A seems right, but I wonder if there are other considerations we missed.

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Francesco

4 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question about statelessness, and option D sounds familiar, but I don't think it’s practical for this scenario.

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Delila

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think using SQLite might still keep some state, which goes against the Twelve-Factor principles.

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Shayne

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how Heroku apps should use a database instead of local files, so I think option A makes the most sense.

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Venita

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is C - fewer replacement parts and long-life consumables.

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Katheryn

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure on the best approach here. Should I use a parametric test like a t-test or a non-parametric test like the Wilcoxon rank-sum? I'll need to look at the data distribution first to decide.

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Bettyann

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward array question. I'll carefully examine the image and options to determine the correct output.

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Carry

10 months ago

Option B? SQLite? In the cloud? That's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. Not a good idea at all.

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Kindra

9 months ago

C) The application should use at least 2 dynos to ensure that the JSON file is highly available.

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Tennie

9 months ago

A) The application should persist the data to a database add-on.

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Page

10 months ago

Haha, option C is classic 'overcomplicate everything' syndrome. Using multiple dynos to ensure availability of a local JSON file? That's overkill, my dude.

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Caprice

9 months ago

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Meghann

9 months ago

User 1

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Tom

10 months ago

I'm torn between A and D. Persisting data to a database makes sense, but a truly stateless app might be the most Twelve-Factor-y approach. I guess it depends on the specific requirements.

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Gayla

8 months ago

A) The application should persist the data to a database add-on.

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Matilda

9 months ago

It really depends on the specific requirements of the application.

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Lino

9 months ago

D) The application should be stateless and therefore not persist data at all.

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Hildegarde

10 months ago

A) The application should persist the data to a database add-on.

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Kris

10 months ago

Option A seems like the way to go. Persisting data to a local file isn't really cloud-friendly, and the Twelve-Factor methodology emphasizes using external services for things like data storage.

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