Heroku is a fully-managed platform favored by developers for its simplicity and speed in deploying, managing, and scaling applications. It features a robust set of services, including Heroku Runtime for smart containers, Heroku Postgres for reliable PostgreSQL, and Heroku Data for Redis.
The platform allows easy scaling, offers various add-ons for extended functionalities, and supports continuous delivery through Heroku Flow and GitHub Integration. With features like Data Clips, code rollback, and built-in app metrics, Heroku provides a seamless and efficient development and deployment experience in smart containers called dynos.