State that survives a docker compose down is one of those things you don't think about, until your test suite needs it, your local dev needs it, and your CI pipeline absolutely doesn't. LocalStack handles persistence with one switch (PERSISTENCE=1) and it's a Pro-only feature. Floci ships four storage modes, all free, all in core, with per-service overrides. Pick the right tradeoff for the job.
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