Navigating the Cloud: Key Considerations for Developers When Moving to Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure has transformed the way modern applications are built, deployed, and scaled. For developers, moving to the cloud opens a world of flexibility — but it also introduces a whole new set of architectural and operational decisions. At Corporate One, we work closely with engineering teams navigating this transition. Here’s what every developer should consider before (and during) the move to cloud infrastructure. ☁️ 1. Understand Your Cloud Model: IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS? First things first: not all clouds are the same. Your use case will help determine which cloud model makes sense: IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) gives you more control (think AWS EC2, GCP Compute Engine). PaaS (Platform as a Service) handles infrastructure so you can focus on code (e.g., Heroku, Azure App Services). SaaS (Software as a Service) might be the better route for internal tools and user-facing apps if build-time is limited. Ask: Do you need deep customization or rapid deployment?
Cloud infrastructure has transformed the way modern applications are built, deployed, and scaled. For developers, moving to the cloud opens a world of flexibility — but it also introduces a whole new set of architectural and operational decisions.
At Corporate One, we work closely with engineering teams navigating this transition. Here’s what every developer should consider before (and during) the move to cloud infrastructure.
☁️ 1. Understand Your Cloud Model: IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS?
First things first: not all clouds are the same. Your use case will help determine which cloud model makes sense:
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) gives you more control (think AWS EC2, GCP Compute Engine).
PaaS (Platform as a Service) handles infrastructure so you can focus on code (e.g., Heroku, Azure App Services).
SaaS (Software as a Service) might be the better route for internal tools and user-facing apps if build-time is limited.
Ask: Do you need deep customization or rapid deployment?
