Future of Cloud-Native and Modern Application Development - 25 Years of Perspective

Explore a spotlight talk that delves into the evolution and future trajectory of cloud-native and modern application development through the lens of a 25-year industry veteran. Learn how containerization is revolutionizing software development patterns, disrupting industries, and enabling consistent, reliable application deployment across computing environments. Gain insights from Joshua Burgin's firsthand experience as an early Amazon.com employee, through his roles at Zynga, AWS, and VMware Tanzu, as he examines the transformation of software and hardware abstractions. Discover how pervasive containerization is reshaping software deployment, database management, networking, and security practices. Understand the challenges organizations face in implementing microservices, service mesh, and CI/CD, while navigating the complexities of securing the software supply chain. Examine predictions for the next decade of technological advancement and explore the vast opportunities available for personal and professional growth in transforming how enterprises, governments, and businesses leverage technology.