> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dcdeploy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Workload Types
> DCDeploy supports multiple workload types to match the nature of your application or service. Choosing the right workload type ensures resources are allocated efficiently and scaling policies behave as expected.
## Available workload types
### 1. **Service**
* Long-running processes designed to handle network traffic (HTTP, gRPC, TCP, Websockets).
* Typically used for APIs, web apps, or microservices.
* Can be autoscaled based on **CPU, memory, or network RPS**.
**Example:**
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### 2. **Database**
* Managed databases.
* Persistent storage enabled.
* Optimized for durability and stateful workloads.
**Example:**
### 3. **Worker**
* Worker is a special type of container designed to run indefinitely in the background without exposing any HTTP endpoints or acting as a web server.
* Unlike typical app containers that handle incoming requests, a worker is focused solely on executing background logic — continuously, or in response to internal events, queues, or schedules.
**Example**
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## Choosing the right workload type
| Workload Type | Use Case |
| ------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Service** | Web apps, APIs, microservices |
| **Database** | Stateful data storage |
| **Worker** | Job / Task runner |
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## Best practices
* Use **Services** for stateless traffic-handling apps.
* Run **Databases** only when you need custom DB setups (prefer managed DBs if available).
* Ensure **Workers** have retry logic and error handling.
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