A: ALBATO INTEGRATION
Thank you for your question! Yes, integrating with Albato is absolutely possible. Albato, as an iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service), provides API interfaces that allow seamless integration with NoCode-X. Using NoCode-X, you can connect your applications to Albato’s automation and integration capabilities, enabling workflows between various tools and services. If you need guidance on setting up this integration, we’re happy to assist you in leveraging Albato’s features alongside NoCode-X.

WHAT ARE CPU MINUTES?
CPU Minutes refer to the amount of processing time your application uses on the server. For a layperson, think of it as the "engine time" required to run your application. Every time your app performs an action—whether it’s loading a page, processing a user request, or running a background task—it uses server resources. These resources are measured in CPU Minutes, which represent the total time the server’s CPU spends executing your app’s tasks.

For example, if your app processes a user request in 0.5 seconds, that’s 0.0083 CPU Minutes (since 1 minute = 60 seconds). If 100 users perform the same action, the total CPU Minutes consumed would be 0.83. So we do count micro level, not per minute!

CPU Minutes are a fair way to measure resource usage because they directly reflect how much processing power your app requires. This ensures that you only pay for the resources you actually use, making it cost-effective for both small and large applications.

EXAMPLES OF CPU MINUTES USAGE
To give you a better understanding, here are a couple of examples based on typical applications:

Small Business Application
Imagine a small business app with a simple user interface and basic functionality, such as a booking system.
* 100 users per day, each performing 5 actions (e.g., viewing a page, submitting a form).
* Each action takes 0.5 seconds of processing time.
* Total CPU Minutes per day: (100 users x 5 actions x 0.5 seconds) ÷ 60 = 4.16 CPU Minutes.
* Monthly usage: 4.16 CPU Minutes x 30 days = 124.8 CPU Minutes.
* In this case, the app would consume approximately 125 CPU Minutes per month, which is well within the limits of most entry-level plans.

Growing SaaS Platform
Consider a SaaS platform with moderate traffic and more complex functionality, such as a project management tool.
* 1,000 users per day, each performing 10 actions (e.g., creating tasks, updating statuses).
* Each action takes 1 second of processing time.
* Total CPU Minutes per day: (1,000 users x 10 actions x 1 second) ÷ 60 = 166.67 CPU Minutes.
* Monthly usage: 166.67 CPU Minutes x 30 days = 5,000 CPU Minutes.
This app would consume around 5,000 CPU Minutes per month, which aligns with the needs of a mid-tier plan.

Enterprise-Level Application
For a large enterprise application with high traffic and advanced features, such as an eCommerce platform:
* 10,000 users per day, each performing 20 actions (e.g., browsing products, adding items to the cart, completing purchases).
* Each action takes 1.5 seconds of processing time.
* Total CPU Minutes per day: (10,000 users x 20 actions x 1.5 seconds) ÷ 60 = 5,000 CPU Minutes.
* Monthly usage: 5,000 CPU Minutes x 30 days = 150,000 CPU Minutes.
* This app would require a high-capacity plan, but the cost would scale predictably based on the resources consumed.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more details on CPU Minutes and how they are calculated, you can refer to the following documentation:
* General Licenses & Billing Overview: https://docs.nocode-x.com/licenses-&-billing/
* Understanding AI Credits and Billing: https://docs.nocode-x.com/licenses-&-billing/Understanding%20AI%20Credits%20and%20Billing
These resources provide further insights into how CPU Minutes are tracked and billed, along with examples to help you estimate your app’s resource usage.

NEXT STEPS
If you’d like to explore Albato integration or need help estimating CPU Minutes for your specific application, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you in building secure, scalable, and efficient applications with NoCode-X! Looking forward to hearing from you.