What is Cloud Native?

Cloud native is defined by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as software that utilizes cloud computing to “build and run scalable applications in modern, dynamic environments such as public, private, and hybrid clouds.” Common types of cloud native technologies include containers, service meshes, microservices, immutable infrastructure, and declarative APIs. These technologies are used to develop resilient, manageable, and observable applications and systems that, when combined with robust automation, allow engineers to make high-impact changes with minimal toil.