The article discusses different models of deploying applications to the cloud, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Functions as a Service (FaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Each model has its unique features, responsibilities, and use cases. The article also introduces Strapi Cloud, a PaaS solution that provides an optimized stack for deploying Strapi projects to production while allowing customization and control over the development environment. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these models and choosing the appropriate one based on specific project needs.