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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

The cloud-native stack

Before we get into cloud-native application architecture and practical examples, it is important to understand the cloud-native stack – an architecture that’s become essential in the development and operation of modern applications. It’s built upon the principles of the cloud, which prioritize flexibility, automation, and scalability. At its base, this stack incorporates the fundamentals – computing resources (compute, storage, and network) – optimized for cloud environments:

Figure 2.1 – Cloud-native stack

Figure 2.1 – Cloud-native stack

From the preceding diagram, imagine the cloud-native stack as a four-tiered cake, each layer playing a crucial role in crafting resilient applications. Let’s peel down from the top of the stack:

  1. Developer experience: On the top lies the developer experience layer, a smorgasbord of tools designed to accelerate application construction and testing. Here, container registries...