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Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

By : Subash Natarajan, Jeveen Jacob
Book Image

Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

By: Subash Natarajan, Jeveen Jacob

Overview of this book

Unleash the power of cloud computing with Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers, your guide to mastering the nuances of cloud-native and multi-cloud, covering practical strategies for design, development, and management. Explore the essential concepts, challenges, and methodologies critical for navigating the complex landscape of modern cloud computing. Using core architectural and design principles (such as microservices and 12-factor architecture) and advanced strategies (such as distributed application design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first strategies), you’ll learn how to build portable and efficient apps across various cloud platforms. You’ll understand how to leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC), continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), GitOps, and DevOps practices, along with containerization and orchestration techniques using Docker and Kubernetes. You’ll also get to grips with data, security, compliance, and cloud cost management strategies in multi-cloud environments. With real-world case studies, best practices, and insights into future trends, this book will equip you with the skills to develop, manage, troubleshoot, and innovate cloud-native applications across diverse cloud platforms, positioning you at the forefront of the cloud computing revolution.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
1
Part 1:Introduction to Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native
4
Part 2: Designing and Developing Cloud-Native Applications for Multi-Cloud
7
Part 3: Managing and Operating Cloud-Native Apps in Multi-Cloud
11
Part 4: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Future Trends for Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native

Blockchain integration with cloud-native development

Welcome to an insightful exploration of integrating blockchain technology with cloud-native development. This combination opens new frontiers in building secure, efficient, and transparent applications. Let’s delve into how this integration enhances cloud-native ecosystems and the challenges it presents.

Understanding blockchain in a cloud-native context

Blockchain, essentially a digital ledger distributed across a vast network, offers unique benefits when integrated with cloud-native technologies. Each block in the blockchain contains a batch of transactions linked to form a chain, ensuring data integrity and traceability. Let’s see some benefits of integrating blockchain with cloud-native.

Key benefits of blockchain integration

Some benefits include the following:

  • Enhanced data security and privacy: Blockchain’s cryptographic security mechanisms add a crucial layer of protection in cloud...