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
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March 15, 2021
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Mar'21
Boomi Flow adds support for multi-cloud, hybrid deployments
Dell's Boomi subsidiary expands the deployment options for its low-code Flow workflow automation tool to public clouds and customers' on-premises data centers.
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March 03, 2021
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Mar'21
Microsoft ACS going GA with preview of Teams integration
Microsoft Azure Communication Services is now in preview, with deep integration with Microsoft Teams so developers can build real-time user experiences.
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February 26, 2021
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Feb'21
HPE acquires CloudPhysics, targets cloud migration projects
Hoping to up its visibility in the cloud computing market, HPE acquired CloudPhysics this week in hopes of simplifying cloud migration projects by leveraging AI.
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February 12, 2021
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Feb'21
IBM, LucidLink the latest to tackle cloud file storage
Startup LucidLink has bundled its Filespaces file system with IBM's Cloud Object Storage offerings. Distributed work teams can access shared data as network-attached storage.
Cloud application development Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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no-code
No-code is a software development approach that requires few, if any, programming skills to quickly build an application. Continue Reading
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How to successfully build an app without code
No-code methodologies, development tools and tips to expedite the delivery of mobile, web and cloud apps for a wide range of businesses in the time of the citizen developer. Continue Reading
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data portability
Data portability is the ability to move data among different application programs, computing environments or cloud services. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud application development Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Compare Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2 for your web app needs
Not all developers need, or want, the full capabilities of Amazon EC2. See if the scaled-back and simplified Amazon Lightsail is the better fit for your application. Continue Reading
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Compare Azure DevOps vs. GitHub for CI/CD pipelines
GitHub is a more recognized name in the development community than Azure DevOps, but now that Microsoft owns both tools, developers need to see how they differ and work together. Continue Reading
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The Elasticsearch sideshow and why Algolia is the better bet
Elastic and AWS continue to make headlines over their licensing dispute, but the bickering avoids an important question: Is Elasticsearch still the right tool for the job? Continue Reading
Manage Cloud application development
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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5 bad practices that lead to insecure APIs in cloud computing
API security often feels complicated. However, your IT team will go a long way in securing its services if it avoids these common pitfalls in API design and implementation. Continue Reading
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Top 14 API management tools for 2021
Enterprises increasingly depend on APIs, but need a central way to coordinate all API aspects. Explore the key aspects of API management and how to assess API management tools. Continue Reading
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5 PaaS security best practices to safeguard the application layer
Underlying APIs, language choice and cybersecurity features can vary widely across PaaS providers. But these five security best practices can help in almost any PaaS scenario. 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.
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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
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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
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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