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Cloud application development

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Is a Cloud Foundry deployment right for you?

  Enterprise PaaS needs have grown from streamlining app deployment to the ability to use the hosting infrastructure of their choice -- which has put Cloud Foundry in the spotlight.  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

• Cloud cost implications of the 5 V's of big data

  Moving analytics to the cloud opens a lot doors for users, but only if they keep costs in check and understand the 5 V's of big data -- volume, variety, velocity, veracity and value.  Continue Reading

• How should app developers choose a cloud provider?

  Not every service in the cloud matters to developers. Look for these core features, and see which providers stand out when it comes to microservices, containers, AI services and IDEs.  Continue Reading

• Mock services create parity between local and cloud dev environments

  Developers don't want to run into issues when moving between local and cloud development environments. Find out how to get parity between the two.  Continue Reading

• Untangle cloud application integration spiderwebs

  A migration is a big feat, but once you are in cloud it's not a 'set it and forget it' situation. Enterprises should take a closer look at integrations and connections.  Continue Reading

• TOSCA and other cloud standardization efforts stall

  As enterprises continue to work with multiple cloud models, they are sure to face integration, interoperability and portability issues. Cloud standards may still be the answer.  Continue Reading

• AI presents new cloud security challenges when building apps

  AI and machine learning technologies can broaden an application's capabilities, but they can also open an enterprise to new threats.  Continue Reading

• Improve cloud performance with these 6 techniques

  Boost the performance of enterprise cloud applications with the right mix of services and design choices. Consider these elements to optimize your workloads.  Continue Reading

• Azure API Management consumption tier targets serverless

  Azure's API Management consumption tier is built to manage serverless APIs, but it lacks many features users take for granted. Find out if its benefits outweigh the drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• Get started with Google Cloud Deployment Manager

  Deployment Manager is Google's infrastructure-as-code tool. Learn about its features and how to automate use of resources such as Compute Engine, GKE and BigQuery.  Continue Reading

• Strike a cost-performance balance in microservices deployment

  To successfully deploy microservices in the cloud, IT teams should beware of these four common mistakes around resource locations, service selection and more.  Continue Reading