Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

Book excerpt: Explore proven techniques and best practices for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments with the help of real-world examples, success stories, and emerging technologies Key Features Discover optimal solutions in multi-cloud environments using AWS, Azure, and GCP tools and technologies Excel in designing, developing, and securing cloud-native apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio Learn design patterns, cost optimization, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid in multi-cloud apps Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionUnleash the power of cloud computing with Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers, your guide to mastering the nuances of cloud-native and multi-cloud, covering practical strategies for design, development, and management. Explore the essential concepts, challenges, and methodologies critical for navigating the complex landscape of modern cloud computing. Using core architectural and design principles (such as microservices and 12-factor architecture) and advanced strategies (such as distributed application design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first strategies), you’ll learn how to build portable and efficient apps across various cloud platforms. You’ll understand how to leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC), continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), GitOps, and DevOps practices, along with containerization and orchestration techniques using Docker and Kubernetes. You’ll also get to grips with data, security, compliance, and cloud cost management strategies in multi-cloud environments. With real-world case studies, best practices, and insights into future trends, this book will equip you with the skills to develop, manage, troubleshoot, and innovate cloud-native applications across diverse cloud platforms, positioning you at the forefront of the cloud computing revolution.What you will learn Understand the core structures and implications of cloud-native and multi-cloud apps Explore key principles and patterns to build agile, scalable, and future-proof apps Master cloud-native essentials: service mesh, DDD, and API-centric approaches Implement deployment pipelines with advanced IaC, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and GitOps techniques Manage and monitor data, security, compliance, and identity access in multi-cloud scenarios Optimize your cloud costs with shift-left and FinOps practices Get ready for the future of cloud-native and multi-cloud technology Who this book is for Ideal for cloud-native and cloud developers, platform engineers, software architects, and IT professionals focused on building and managing cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments, this book is an indispensable guide for students and researchers seeking insights into cloud-native concepts and multi-cloud architectures. A basic understanding of cloud computing, contemporary software development, system design, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, will prove useful.