Description

Introduction

Cloud-native applications leverage the flexibility, scalability, and resilience of cloud environments. One of the core principles of cloud-native development is microservices architecture, which decomposes applications into small, independently deployable services. This approach allows for faster development, easier scaling, and more resilient applications. This course will introduce the principles of cloud-native application development and how to effectively design, implement, and manage microservices-based architectures using cloud platforms.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with software development and application architecture.
• Basic knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of APIs and web services.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Cloud-native Development
   1.1 What is Cloud-native Development?
   1.2 Advantages of Cloud-native Architectures
   1.3 Key Concepts: Microservices, Containers, and Orchestration
   1.4 Cloud-native vs. Traditional Monolithic Architectures
2. Microservices Architecture: Principles and Practices
   2.1 What are Microservices?
   2.2 Characteristics of Microservices-based Applications
   2.3 Benefits and Challenges of Microservices
   2.4 Designing Microservices: Best Practices
   2.5 Decoupling and Service Independence
3. Containers and Orchestration for Microservices
   3.1 Introduction to Containers (Docker)
   3.2 Containerizing Microservices
   3.3 Introduction to Kubernetes: Orchestration and Management
   3.4 Deploying Microservices on Kubernetes(Ref: )
   3.5 Advanced Container Management: Helm, Kubernetes Networking, and Storage
4. Building Microservices with Cloud-native Tools
   4.1 Choosing the Right Cloud-native Development Tools
   4.2 Serverless Functions: AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions
   4.3 API Gateway and Service Meshes in Microservices
   4.4 Managing Distributed Databases in a Microservices Architecture
   4.5 Event-driven Microservices with Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Cloud Pub/Sub
5. CI/CD for Cloud-native Development
   5.1 Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Principles
   5.2 Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines for Microservices(Ref: Cloud-based Disaster Recovery: Strategies for Business Continuity)
   5.3 Automating Testing and Deployment in Microservices Environments
   5.4 Using DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, and ArgoCD)
6. Service Discovery and Communication in Microservices
   6.1 Understanding Service Discovery in Cloud-native Architectures
   6.2 Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communication Patterns
   6.3 API Communication: REST, gRPC, and GraphQL
   6.4 Handling Inter-service Communication with Service Meshes (Istio, Linkerd)
   6.5 Message Queues and Event Streams for Microservices
7. Scaling and Managing Microservices
   7.1 Horizontal and Vertical Scaling of Microservices
   7.2 Auto-scaling Microservices in Cloud Environments
   7.3 Handling Failures and Ensuring Resiliency in Microservices
   7.4 Monitoring and Logging Microservices with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack
8. Security in Cloud-native Microservices
   8.1 Securing Microservices: Authentication and Authorization
   8.2 Implementing API Security with OAuth 2.0 and JWT
   8.3 Secure Communication in Microservices with TLS and Service Meshes
   8.4 Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Cloud Platforms
   8.5 Monitoring and Auditing Microservices for Security
9. Cloud-native Development with Specific Cloud Providers
   9.1 AWS Microservices Development: ECS, EKS, and Lambda
   9.2 Microsoft Azure for Microservices: AKS and Azure Functions
   9.3 Google Cloud Platform for Microservices: GKE and Cloud Run
   9.4 Multi-cloud Microservices Architectures and Best Practices
10. Best Practices for Building and Maintaining Microservices
    10.1 Designing for Failure: Circuit Breakers and Retries
    10.2 Managing Microservices Lifecycle and Versioning
    10.3 Observability and Distributed Tracing in Microservices
    10.4 Organizing Microservices Teams and Development Models
    10.5 Cost Management for Microservices Architectures
11. The Future of Cloud-native Development and Microservices
    11.1 Trends in Cloud-native Technologies: Service Meshes, Kubernetes, and Serverless
    11.2 Edge Computing and its Impact on Microservices
    11.3 Microservices for AI and ML Workloads
    11.4 Predictions for the Evolution of Cloud-native Development

Conclusion

Cloud-native application development, especially with microservices architecture, offers enhanced scalability, flexibility, and resilience. By breaking applications into independent, modular services, organizations can optimize their development workflows and better leverage cloud environments. Mastery of containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD for microservices can significantly improve both developer productivity and operational efficiency. With continuous advancements in cloud technologies, cloud-native development is becoming a critical approach for building modern, scalable applications.

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