Cloud application development

This section provides tips and best practices around the latest cloud application development tools and trends. Compare different development environments, such as PaaS and low-code/no-code platforms, and learn whether, and how, to embrace development strategies such as DevOps and CI/CD. Also, read coverage of emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning and serverless computing.

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6 Multi-Cloud Management Tool Must-Haves

To address issues with managing multi-cloud environments, some teams are turning to a cloud management platform to bring disparate environments under control. In this expert guide, explore key features your tool should have to ensure it can meet your organization’s specific requirements.

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Cloud application development News

May 13, 2020 13 May'20
Backblaze S3-compatible APIs set up cloud battle

Backblaze releases S3-compatible APIs for its B2 Cloud Storage. Several vendor partners joined the launch with integrations. Uses include backup and archiving.
May 05, 2020 05 May'20
IBM, Red Hat move users toward edge computing, 5G networks

IBM and Red Hat have jumped into the edge computing market debuting a slew of products and services that work hand in glove with the existing hybrid cloud strategy it shares with Red Hat.
April 23, 2020 23 Apr'20
AWS launches Amazon AppFlow for SaaS integration

The newly launched Amazon AppFlow gives AWS an answer to the likes of Microsoft's Azure Logic Apps, for tying together its native services with SaaS application data.
April 21, 2020 21 Apr'20
IBM's new CEO makes commitment to IT, reports cloud gains

IBM cloud revenues saw incremental first quarter growth, despite the March slump due to COVID-19, and the new CEO promised to pursue a more aggressive cloud and AI strategy.

Cloud application development Get Started

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How to deploy machine learning models on Google's AI Platform

Follow along with this video demo, which walks through how to build and deploy machine learning models on Google Cloud with the scikit-learn framework. Continue Reading
An FAQ on cloud APIs and application development

Cloud APIs offer self-service and automation. Find out how APIs streamline application development in the cloud and learn about the limitations imposed by a lack of standardization. Continue Reading
How to apply serverless in front-end cloud computing

As application front ends move to the cloud, it's important for app designers and cloud users to understand how serverless and other models affect performance and cost. Continue Reading

Evaluate Cloud application development Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How to evaluate cloud certification training

Cloud computing has changed the role of certifications. See why you're better served by breadth rather than depth of knowledge, and keep learning to keep pace with the industry. Continue Reading
The pros and cons of adding edge computing to a cloud architecture

Edge computing won't make sense for every IoT device or workload. Follow these edge computing examples to know where and when you should use it as part of your cloud architecture. Continue Reading
Third-party cloud services for images, search and authentication

Don't limit your cloud services to just what your provider offers. Consider these third-party alternatives to handle images, search and authentication. Continue Reading

Manage Cloud application development

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Instill cloud change management best practices

Automation is essential to change management in the cloud. Discover the best practices that ensure your IT team is in sync and productive when handling change. Continue Reading
Utilize AI for cloud cost optimization

The sticker shock of cloud bills is still a pain point for enterprises. Providers are looking to AI to fix the problem, but can this technology actually meet customers' needs? Continue Reading
Multi-cloud data storage implementation best practices

This handbook lays out the key implementation steps to take when moving to a multiple cloud storage strategy and the must-have features that need to be on your radar. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Cloud application development Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Confront cloud security challenges with these 5 tips

Security gets complicated when the cloud overlaps with other technologies, such as AI and serverless. Review these common risks, and learn how to prevent attacks. Continue Reading
How do I store secrets in AWS so they don't appear in my code?

To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager. Continue Reading
This 90-year-old business crushed application integration problems

By putting a microscope to a 90-year-old manufacturing company's digital transformation project, find out how application integration problems materialize and how to solve them. Continue Reading