Preface

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on cloud-native development in multi-cloud environments, a crucial nexus in modern technology. This book is crafted to demystify the complexities and help you leverage the opportunities presented by the multi-cloud and cloud-native paradigms. This book will help cut through the technical jargon and simplify complex concepts, using engaging metaphors to bring clarity to the fast-moving cloud space.

We will start off in understanding the essentials of multi-cloud and cloud-native technologies by breaking them down into simpler terms. From then on, this book will set stage for a deeper dive into the architectural principles of cloud-native applications, highlighting the critical role of microservices, serverless computing, and other foundational concepts. Subsequent chapters guide you through the intricacies of designing, developing, and deploying applications across multiple cloud platforms, emphasizing best practices and modern tooling.

Addressing the core challenges in this domain, the book covers data management, security, compliance, and cost optimization in multi-cloud environments. Furthermore, it equips you with strategies and techniques for troubleshooting, ensuring the resilience and reliability of cloud-native applications.

We will also explore real-life and sample use cases, providing a firsthand perspective on genuine cloud success stories and valuable lessons from diverse industries. The final chapters of the book project into the future, exploring emerging trends and technologies that are set to shape the landscape of cloud computing.