Hey there! Let's take a look at this blog post about designing cloud-native applications. But before that, a word of caution - designing cloud-native apps ain't the same as designing on-premises ones. So, whether you're using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Computing, or any other cloud service, the design principles for architecting cloud apps would remain the same.
This blog post covers some of the key design patterns you should keep in mind while designing cloud-native applications. And, as I keep updating this post with new design patterns, be sure to bookmark it. But for concepts like Caching, Security, etc, I'll cover them later, as these are the backbone of system design and not just for designing cloud applications.
Without further ado, here are the top design principles you need to keep in mind:
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Scalability - If you're not scalable, you're not cool. Learn how to scale your cloud apps with this guide.
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Disposable Resources Instead of Fixed Servers - Think beyond fixed servers and embrace disposable resources.
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Automation - Automate as much as you can to save time and increase efficiency.
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Loose Coupling - Keep your components loosely coupled for better performance and reliability.
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Services, Not Servers - Embrace the service-oriented architecture (SOA) for better scalability and flexibility.
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Databases - Choose the right type of database that suits your app's requirements.
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Managing Increasing Volumes of Data - Learn how to manage big data and prevent performance bottlenecks.
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Removing Single Points of Failure - Eliminate single points of failure to improve your app's resilience.
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Optimize for Cost - Save money by optimizing your cloud usage and resources.
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Caching - Keep your app's performance in check with caching.
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Security - And finally, but most importantly, secure your app with the right security measures.
If you want to learn more about these design principles, check out these resources: Azure Cloud Design Patterns and Patterns for Scalable and Resilient Applications.
And for more cloud-related goodness, check out AWS Whitepapers & Guides. Happy cloud designing!