Introduction

The fundamentals of what a program does have not changed since the invention of the first computer more than 80 years ago. Programs still take data in, do something with it, and then send data out. However, how programs are created, deployed, and consumed has changed massively, from central mainframes to personal computers to the cloud.

The cloud takes your programs and gives them wings. The cloud enables you to turn your ideas into solutions that anyone in the world can use. This book gives you a handle on cloud development. It explains the evolution of the cloud, identifies its challenges, and sets you on the road to becoming an accomplished cloud developer. You will learn how to code for the cloud, how to use cloud technology ...

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