Backup Strategy
A backup strategy is a systematic plan for creating, storing, and managing copies of data to ensure recovery in case of data loss, corruption, or disasters. It involves defining what data to back up, how often, where to store backups, and procedures for restoration. This methodology is critical for business continuity, data protection, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Developers should learn and implement backup strategies to safeguard critical data from hardware failures, human errors, cyberattacks (like ransomware), and natural disasters. It's essential in production environments, database management, and DevOps pipelines to minimize downtime and data loss. Specific use cases include database backups, version control repository backups, and disaster recovery planning for cloud or on-premises infrastructure.