In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, it’s crucial to strike the right balance between technology and your team’s capabilities. Here’s a roadmap to navigate cloud-native development and migration:
Building PoC or MVP:
- Prioritize time-to-market for your PoC or MVP.
- Consider FaaS (Function as a Service) for rapid development.
- If FaaS falls short, explore PaaS (Platform as a Service) runtimes before considering Serverless CaaS (Container as a Service).
Product Market Fit:
- Stick with FaaS or PaaS for low to moderate traffic loads.
- Evaluate and optimize your application architecture for scalability.
- Evaluate and optimize your application architecture for scalability.
Choosing CaaS:
- Assess your team’s Kubernetes DevOps capabilities.
- Analyze cost projections for CaaS vs. Serverless CaaS.
- Opt for CaaS if both factors align, ensuring your application is prepared for growth.
Cloud Migration Strategy:
- Decide whether to “lift and shift” or optimize for the cloud.
- If containerization is possible, define containers and choose CaaS or Serverless CaaS.
- If containerization isn’t an option but PaaS fits, go for it; otherwise, consider IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service).
Cloud Optimization:
- When redesigning and optimizing an existing app for the cloud
- If VM-level control is needed, stick to IaaS.
- Follow the path based on your app’s compatibility with cloud-native options.
- This journey through cloud computing offers flexibility and scalability to meet your business needs. Remember, the right choice today ensures a brighter, cloud-native future.
