Build a resilient, cloud-native foundation by tackling common anti-patterns head on with practical strategies, cultural shifts, and technical fixes across AWS, Azure, and GCP Key Features Identify common anti-patterns in agile cloud-native delivery and learn to adopt good habits Learn high-performing cloud-native delivery with expert strategies and real-world example Get prescriptive guidance on how to spot and remediate anti-patterns in your organization Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionSuccessfully transitioning to a cloud native approach demands more than just new tools-it requires a change in mindset. Written by a group of experts-Gerald Bachlmayr, Aiden Ziegelaar, Alan Blockley, and Bojan Zivic-each with extensive experience in cloud transformation, AWS technologies, and DevOps practices, this guide isn't just about avoiding mistakes, it teaches you how to identify cloud anti-patterns and remediate them as you transition your organization to become truly cloud native. You'll start by exploring the events that shaped our understanding of the modern cloud-native stack. Through practical examples, you'll learn how to establish a solid strategy, implement a suitable governance model, adopt effective FinOps practices, foster a mature DevSecOps culture, and automate security and compliance measures. For each area, you'll identify common anti-patterns, their disadvantages, and refactor them into best practices. The book then covers the application, data, and networking tiers, transforming mistakes to solutions that enhance business agility. You'll also gain expert insights into observability, operations, migrations, and testing of cloud-native solutions. By the end, you'll be equipped to spot anti-patterns, develop remediation strategies, and lead your organization toward cloud-native best success.What you will learn Get to grips with the common anti-patterns of building on and migrating to the cloud Identify security pitfalls before they become insurmountable Acknowledge governance challenges before they become problematic Drive cultural change in your organization for cloud adoption Explore examples across the SDLC phases and technology layers Who this book is forThis book is for cloud professionals with any level of experience who want to deepen their knowledge and guide their organization toward cloud-native success. Ideal for cloud architects, engineers (cloud, software, data, or network), cloud security experts, technical leaders, and cloud operations personnel, this book assumes that you have experience architecture, software development, data, networks, operations, or governance.

About the Author
Gerald Bachlmayr has worked in IT for over 25 years. He started as a web developer and spent many years as a Java software engineer for professional service organizations for various industries, including financial services, aviation, tertiary education, government, and telecommunications. He moved into technical leadership and architecture roles while staying hands-on with coding languages such as Python, NodeJS, and CI/CD tooling, including Terraform Cloud and GitHub. Gerald has been specializing in cloud native solutions since 2015 and is a passionate AWS Community Builder. As an author and public speaker, he is keen on sharing his insights and learnings with the community to make the cloud an even better place. Aiden Ziegelaar is an experienced multidisciplinary engineer with a focus on cloud transformation, cloud native software development, and electrical engineering. With a strong background in various industries, including Telcos, Edutech, Industry 4.0 and utilities at scales from startups to enterprises, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative and effective solutions to complex problems. Transforming clients to effectively leverage cloud technologies has been a cornerstone of his career. Alan Blockley is a Domain Specialist with over 25 years of IT experience, specializing in AWS cloud technology. Based in Brisbane, he has conducted hundreds of AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews and has extensive experience in presales, cloud operations, and engineering. As a recognized leader, Alan has driven technical validations and mentored teams in DevOps practices. He holds multiple AWS certifications and was named the top AWS Ambassador for ANZ in 2023 and 2024. Alan is also an AWS Serverless Community Builder and an Associate Certification Subject Matter Expert, demonstrating his deep commitment to the AWS community, speaking at localized user groups and conferences on cloud native topics. Bojan Zivic is an AWS Ambassador, Serverless AWS Community Builder, and Principal Consultant, with a passion for cloud technology and a dedication to fostering community; Bojan hosts and organizes the Brisbane Serverless User Group and the Sydney GitHub User Group. With nine years of experience in IT, Bojan is an enthusiastic advocate for serverless and container computing. His expertise extends to AWS advisory work and comprehensive Kubernetes projects. He has implemented GitOps with ArgoCD, built Istio service meshes, and provided extensive support across the Kubernetes spectrum, not just serverless. His work and community efforts solidified his reputation as a leader in the cloud and DevOps communities.


Book Information
ISBN 9781836200598
Author Gerald Bachlmayr
Format Paperback
Imprint Packt Publishing Limited
Publisher Packt Publishing Limited