Cloud Platforms
Cloud platforms are integrated suites of cloud computing services that provide on-demand access to computing resources, storage, databases, networking, and software over the internet. They enable developers to build, deploy, and scale applications without managing physical infrastructure, offering flexibility, cost-efficiency, and global reach. Major examples include AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Developers should learn cloud platforms to build scalable, resilient, and cost-effective applications, especially for web services, mobile backends, and data-intensive projects. They are essential for modern DevOps practices, enabling automation, continuous integration/deployment, and microservices architectures. Use cases include hosting websites, running machine learning models, and managing big data pipelines.