Summary
As the final chapter of this book, we now stand at the precipice of the future, where cloud technologies continue to evolve at a breathtaking pace. In this concluding section, we explored the emerging trends and advancements that are poised to reshape the way we develop and deploy applications in the cloud, with a particular emphasis on Java’s pivotal role in shaping these innovations.
We began by delving into the evolution of serverless Java, where we saw how frameworks such as Quarkus and Micronaut are redefining the boundaries of function as a service. These cutting-edge tools leverage techniques such as native image compilation to deliver unprecedented performance and efficiency in serverless environments, while also enabling the deployment of full-fledged Java applications as serverless containers. This represents a significant shift, empowering developers to create highly scalable, responsive, and cloud-native applications that go beyond simple function executions...