FAQ from Modal
What is Modal?
Modal helps people run code in the cloud. We think it's the easiest way for developers to get access to containerized, serverless compute without the hassle of managing their own infrastructure.
How to use Modal?
To use Modal, developers can run generative AI models, large-scale batch jobs, job queues, and more. They can bring their own code and Modal takes care of running the infrastructure. The installation process involves running 'pip install modal' followed by 'python3 -m modal setup'.
How does Modal work?
Modal allows developers to bring their own code, which is then executed in containerized, serverless compute environments. It provides features for storage, job scheduling, web endpoints, observability, and security.
What are the pricing options for Modal?
Modal offers flexible pricing based on compute usage. The cost varies depending on the type of compute resources used, including CPU cores, GPU models, and memory.
What are some use cases for Modal?
Modal is used for running data-intensive applications, large-scale workloads, generative AI models, batch jobs, job queues, and more. It can also be used for scheduling cron jobs and serving functions as HTTPS endpoints.