Why Are Things So Sunny in The Cloud? Cloud Basics Every Programmer Should Know
Your programming job may not include direct interface with the cloud. But if you want to stay current in your field and advance, it’s critical that you know about “the cloud.”
And, if you’re a business owner — did you know going to the cloud can save you money and provide critical computing flexibility in these turbulent times?
What Is the Cloud, Anyway?
“The cloud” refers to a multi-user data center service that users, businesses, and systems access over the internet. These centers offer outsourced computer system resources, including servers and computing power, data storage, communications software, and automatic software updates.
Why Does a Business Want to Be in The Cloud?
The cloud offers on-demand capabilities, so businesses have computing flexibility that they might not otherwise afford. Cloud services protect files using the best security software and security experts. Disaster recovery is no longer a scary issue. Higher quality/lower cost computing is the bottom line.
How Can the Cloud Help? Here Are Some Examples.
A company’s sudden growth in sales demands immediate increased storage and computing power. The cloud makes this seamlessly possible.
Conversely, a sudden downturn in sales is met with reduced storage and computing costs.
Neither company needs to make any on-site infrastructure changes.
The cloud is a great place for businesses who need computing and cost flexibility.
Some of the Top Cloud Service Providers Are:
- AWS—a subsidiary of Amazon
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud
- IBM Cloud
- Oracle Cloud
As a Programmer, What Is Your Involvement with The Cloud?
Programmers who work with the cloud need to know security requirements, software versions in use, databases, and basic operating systems/cloud infrastructure basics to make your systems compatible.
Applications developed to run on the cloud should be scalable—not just in terms of data storage, but in operation and data delivery. Design and programming need to accommodate this.
Developers who work with the cloud have the advantage of enhanced testing capabilities and ultimately increased productivity.
Some programmers experience no cloud involvement in their day-to-day work. But still understanding the cloud’s benefits is a plus. Some day soon, you may hear about the cloud—and now you know exactly what—if not where—it is!
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