NATIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF ADVANTAGES, CHALLENGES, AND USE CASES IN MODERN IT INFRASTRUCTURE
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Native Cloud Applications (NCAs), Microservices Architecture, Containerization, Elastic Scalability, Cloud-Native DevelopmentAbstract
This article provides a comprehensive overview of Native Cloud Applications (NCAs), exploring their key features, advantages, challenges, and use cases in modern IT infrastructure. It begins by defining NCAs as applications specifically designed to leverage the full potential of cloud environments, highlighting their importance in today's digital economy. The article delves into the core characteristics of NCAs, including microservices architecture, containerization, elastic scalability, and API-driven communication. It then examines the significant benefits of adopting NCAs, such as enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and global accessibility, while also addressing the challenges organizations face in implementing these technologies, including architectural complexity and security concerns. The article showcases real-world applications of NCAs across various industries, from e-commerce and media streaming to financial services and healthcare. Finally, it discusses the impact of NCAs on software development paradigms, prospects, and the balance between advantages and challenges. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights for businesses and IT professionals looking to harness the power of cloud-native architectures in an increasingly cloud-centric world.
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