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Cloud Application Architecture Patterns

We make many assumptions when we develop our applications. Many of these assumptions no longer hold true when we start to build applications for the cloud. Cloud platforms also introduce architectural possibilities that do not exist in traditional deployment settings. This session will examine five architectural patterns that we can apply to our applications in order to prepare them for the unique characteristics of cloud environments.

We'll cover the following patterns:

  • Microservice
  • API Gateway
  • Stateless / Shared-Nothing
  • Configuration / Service Consumption
  • Fault Tolerance

Examples will focus on the application of these patterns using Java/Spring and Cloud Foundry-based PaaS platforms, but should be applicable to any language/framework/PaaS platform combination.


Matt Stine

About Matt Stine

My passion is taking a metaphysical approach to software engineering: what is the nature of the collaborative game that we continuously play, and are there better, more contextually-aware ways to play that game?

By day I lead a team tasked with taking a first-principles-centric approach to intentionally enabling programming language usage at the largest bank in the United States.

By night I write and teach my way through a masterclass in software engineering and architecture targeting early-career software engineers working in large-scale enterprise technology organizations.

What is the primary goal?

To win the game. More seriously: to get 1% better every day at providing business value through software.

Who am I?

I'm a 22-year veteran of the enterprise software industry. I've played almost every role I can imagine:

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Architect
  • Technical Lead
  • Engineering Manager
  • Consultant
  • Product Manager
  • Field CTO
  • Developer Advocate
  • Conference Speaker
  • Author
  • Technical Trainer
  • Technical Marketer
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • Desktop Support Specialist

I've worked at Fortune 500 companies, a tenacious teal cloud startup, and a not-for-profit children's hospital. I've written a book, and I've hosted a podcast. I've learned a lot along the way, including many things I wish I'd known when I first got started. And so now I want to pass those learnings on to you, especially if you've only just begun your career.

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