AWS cloud development

Cloud application development is the heart of the AWS cloud. This section is dedicated to developers working with platforms such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, which allows them to easily deploy and manage Web apps; AWS CloudFormation, which allows you to deploy a collection of AWS resources and AWS OpsWorks for DevOps type environments.

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AWS cloud development News

March 06, 2019 06 Mar'19
AWS CloudFormation complaints spark roadmap pledge

AWS has responded to user complaints over feature lag and a perceived lack of organizational support for CloudFormation, its popular native infrastructure-as-code service.
February 28, 2019 28 Feb'19
AWS month in review: More improvements for hybrid cloud

Amazon polished several services in February to simplify management of AWS hybrid cloud architecture. It also added five new EC2 bare metal instances and upgraded Amazon GuardDuty. Find out how AWS ...
January 10, 2019 10 Jan'19
AWS Fargate pricing change raises container management stakes

A dramatic price cut for AWS Fargate container management service aims to entice customers to bring workloads to the cloud platform.
December 06, 2018 06 Dec'18
COBOL applications can go serverless on AWS Lambda

More business-critical applications can now move to a serverless architecture in the cloud with the arrival of COBOL support in AWS Lambda.

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AWS cloud development Get Started

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Words to go: AWS cloud migration services

Whether you transfer large applications, servers or databases, AWS offers a range of migration tools. Familiarize yourself with its native services to map out a move to the cloud. Continue Reading
When should I choose between serverless and microservices?

Serverless and microservices work well together, but they still have their unique qualities. We review their main differences and where one might accomplish goals the other can't. Continue Reading
AWS App Mesh faces tough race in microservices market

As AWS and its rivals continue to evolve their service mesh technologies, they'll have to do so with enterprise demands, including those for multi-cloud capabilities, top of mind. Continue Reading

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Oracle vs. AWS: Compare cloud databases, PaaS and SaaS

Oracle and AWS gear their clouds toward different users, so it's important to know where your organization falls. See which database, PaaS and SaaS options match your requirements. Continue Reading
Decide if Amazon Corretto is the best fit for Java devs on AWS

AWS plans to support Java developers with Corretto, its OpenJDK distribution with longer free support than what Oracle offers. Decide if it's the right fit for your AWS workloads. Continue Reading
AWS Firecracker microVMs provide isolation and agility

Firecracker aims to bridge the gap between VMs and containers with microVMs, which are secure, lightweight instance types for stateless workloads. Continue Reading

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Centralize DevOps and development on AWS with CodeStar

Learn how to set up AWS CodeStar to centralize your dev toolchain. The service is built to be a place for developers to start, monitor and finish software projects. Continue Reading
Compare AWS Lambda to Azure, GCP serverless platforms

AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions are all key offerings in the FaaS market. Review the variations in language support, integration options and costs that set them apart. Continue Reading
Assess the micro VM market with AWS Firecracker

Consider the benefits of AWS Firecracker as it compares to other micro VMs and system containers, but be wary of its limitations before installing this virtualization technology. Continue Reading

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Set your AWS cloud migration strategy before the big move

A move from on premises to the cloud doesn't happen with a click of a button. Set clear goals, and familiarize yourself with AWS' various native tools to make the most of your move. Continue Reading
Manage APIs with microservices in a Lambda architecture

When you use Serverless Framework in an AWS environment, you might run into resource limits. Chris Moyer explains how to use microservices to avoid this problem. Continue Reading
Work through AWS serverless architecture issues and caveats

As more serverless configuration and management tools emerge, developers still struggle to deploy serverless architectures. Serverless expert Peter Sbarski shares insights on Lambda and its future. Continue Reading

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