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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

Microservices architecture

Before we dive further, let’s take a look at the difference between traditional and cloud-native architecture:

Figure 2.3 – Microservices architecture

Figure 2.3 – Microservices architecture

Typically, cloud-native architectures help to reduce the amount of non-functional code in our applications. In traditional applications, a lot of code is needed to handle non-functional issues, such as scalability, reliability, and security. In a cloud-native architecture, this code can be stripped out and incorporated into cloud-native infrastructure, products, and technologies. This allows developers to focus more on business code and less on non-functional concerns. As we move further, one term that frequently pops up is microservices. It’s easy to think of microservices as simply breaking down an extensive application into smaller parts, but it’s more than that.

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