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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Cloud application development News

August 08, 2019 08 Aug'19
Mesosphere's Kubernetes pivot sets stage for IT vendor attrition

Mesosphere becomes D2iQ, and affirms that Kubernetes is eating the world. Is IT entering a golden age of interoperability, or on the verge of mass consolidation?
August 05, 2019 05 Aug'19
Google database portfolio to include 3 new additions

Google Cloud Platform is now offering Cloud SQL for Microsoft SQL Server in alpha, federated queries from BigQuery to Cloud SQL and expansion of Elastic Cloud to Japan and Sydney.
July 26, 2019 26 Jul'19
AWS Chatbot tool advances AWS' DevOps capabilities

ChatOps has become a pillar of DevOps in recent years. To that end, AWS has rolled out a managed chatbot service that integrates with Slack and Chime.
July 16, 2019 16 Jul'19
Why the PaaS market failed to live up to the hype

PaaS' days as a stand-alone tech may be numbered as the cloud layer gets absorbed by IaaS platforms from AWS and others. See what went wrong for the market that once held such promise.

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Cloud application development Get Started

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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
Hadoop

Hadoop is an open source distributed processing framework that manages data processing and storage for big data applications running in clustered systems. Continue Reading
Machine learning platform architecture demands deep analysis

This handbook offers advice on choosing machine learning platforms and using them to get accurate and meaningful information from analytics applications. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Cloud application development Vendors & Products

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

Public cloud services grow HPC market, but work remains

HPC applications need a lot of resources, but not all enterprises can meet those requirements. However, new cloud services are emerging to address that gap in the market. Continue Reading
Compare Google Cloud Firestore and Firebase Realtime Database

Managed NoSQL databases are increasingly popular for app development. Compare two such options from Google -- Realtime Database and Cloud Firestore -- to see if they meet your needs. Continue Reading
Explore Azure interface options for cloud developers

All cloud providers, including Microsoft, offer a range of resources to aid cloud development, deployment and management. Explore the various interfaces Azure developers can use to accomplish these tasks. Continue Reading

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Manage Cloud application development

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

BigQuery updates highlight AI push, but work remains

Google took a different approach than AWS and Microsoft when it built a service for ad hoc SQL queries. See how that played a role in the latest round of updates to BigQuery. Continue Reading
What to expect -- and not expect -- from serverless computing

The scope of serverless computing continues to evolve as cloud providers try to reduce the drawbacks and join the technology with containers. Continue Reading
Manage cloud APIs wisely with these 4 tips

Users can get caught in the weeds of APIs in the cloud. Learn the best tools, top factors and cost optimization techniques for cloud APIs to maximize application performance. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Cloud application development Issues

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Cybersecurity automation won't fix the skills gap alone

Joan Pepin, CISO and vice president of operations at Auth0, says cybersecurity automation makes her job possible, but it can't replace the human talent her industry badly needs. Continue Reading
6 multi-cloud storage challenges that affect strategic plans

Using multiple cloud storage providers can affect more than just how and where your data is stored. Discover the areas you need to consider to improve performance and costs. Continue Reading
Integration as a Service (IaaS)

Integration as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model that strives to connect on-premise data with data located in cloud-based applications. Continue Reading

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