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Cloud APIs and frameworks

• MapReduce

  MapReduce is a core component of the Apache Hadoop software framework. Continue Reading

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools -- usually those needed for application development -- to users over the internet. Continue Reading

• cloud automation

  Cloud automation is a broad term that refers to the processes and tools an organization uses to reduce the manual efforts associated with provisioning and managing cloud computing workloads. Continue Reading

• Microsoft Azure Functions

  Azure Functions is the serverless computing service hosted on the Microsoft Azure public cloud. Continue Reading

• TOSCA (Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud Applications)

  The Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud Applications (TOSCA) is an open-source language used to describe the relationships and dependencies between services and applications that reside on a cloud computing platform. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • MapReduce
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • cloud automation
  • Microsoft Azure Functions

  • TOSCA (Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud Applications)
  • DigitalOcean
  • MuleSoft
  • cloud cartography

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• Get started with the Azure API Management service

  APIs are vital to open the communication lines between cloud apps, and proper management of those APIs is also critical. Learn how Azure's API service can kick start that process.Continue Reading

• Cloud computing programming API tutorial

  Developers have a wide range of platforms to choose from to create cloud-based applications. Dive into cloud programming resources that will help you get rolling.Continue Reading

• DigitalOcean

  DigitalOcean is an Infrastructure as a Service provider for software developers.Continue Reading

• Three issues that hinder cloud computing API performance

  APIs can be critical to a cloud application's success. But if poorly designed, they can also be a big headache for cloud providers, developers and users.Continue Reading

• Cloud certifications that stand out from the crowd

  Cloud computing knowledge is almost a must-have in today's IT market. To land that dream job, consider these cloud certifications and courses.Continue Reading

• MuleSoft

  MuleSoft is an integration platform provider that connects SaaS and legacy applications both on-premises and in the cloud with its Anypoint Platform.Continue Reading

• Should I use Go as my cloud programming language?

  With a number of available programming languages, it's hard for enterprises to find the best option. Is Go the right language for my cloud project?Continue Reading

• Map customer trends with cloud predictive analytics

  Cloud predictive analytics use data to give users insight into what keeps customers happy and what drives them away. How do these services work?Continue Reading

• Cloud computing development for beginners

  Cloud newbies that find themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain should check out this collection of tips, tutorials and news for a cloud development orientation.Continue Reading

• cloud cartography

  Cloud cartography is a scheme for pinpointing the physical locations of Web servers hosted on a third-party cloud computing service. The goal of cloud cartography is to map the service provider's infrastructure in order to identify where a ...Continue Reading