MinIO
MinIO is a high-performance, open-source object storage server that is compatible with the Amazon S3 API. It is designed for cloud-native applications, providing scalable and distributed storage for unstructured data such as photos, videos, and log files. MinIO can be deployed on-premises, in public or private clouds, and supports features like encryption, versioning, and lifecycle management.
Developers should learn MinIO when building applications that require scalable, S3-compatible object storage without vendor lock-in, such as data lakes, backup systems, or media hosting platforms. It is particularly useful in Kubernetes environments, hybrid cloud setups, or for cost-effective storage solutions where data sovereignty and performance are priorities.