Cloud Anatomy 101 - Breaking Down Cloud-Native

Explore the fundamentals of cloud-native architecture through an engaging analogy to human anatomy in this 37-minute conference talk by Grace Jansen from IBM. Discover why understanding cloud-native concepts is crucial for application evolution, and learn how to navigate the complex landscape of technologies, products, and architectural styles. Gain insights into critical components of a healthy cloud-native system, including containerization, deployment, scaling, management, communication, and data storage. Examine how the human body's mechanisms for handling issues can inform approaches to troubleshooting cloud-native applications. Delve into the 12 Factor Apps methodology and access interactive cloud-native labs and Open Liberty Guides to enhance your practical understanding. Experience a unique perspective on cloud-native development, featuring a live coding demonstration that brings theoretical concepts to life.