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New Cloud Provider Guides - AWS, GCP, and Heroku

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We're excited to announce the launch of our new Cloud Provider Guides section! Whether you're evaluating cloud platforms, planning a migration, or simply want to deepen your understanding of cloud services, these comprehensive guides will provide valuable insights.

What's Included​

Our initial release includes detailed guides for three major cloud platforms:

AWS Overview​

A comprehensive guide to Amazon Web Services (AWS) covering:

  • Core AWS concepts and architecture
  • Compute services (EC2, Lambda, ECS/EKS)
  • Storage services (S3, EBS)
  • Database services (RDS, DynamoDB)
  • Networking, security, and management services
  • Each section includes both technical implementation details and business value explanations

GCP Overview​

An in-depth exploration of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including:

  • GCP core concepts and technical foundation
  • Compute options (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run)
  • Storage and database services
  • Data analytics capabilities
  • AI and machine learning services
  • Business perspectives on GCP's unique strengths

Heroku Overview​

A detailed look at Heroku's platform and features:

  • Heroku's architecture and core concepts
  • Deployment models (Git-based and container deployments)
  • Scaling applications on Heroku
  • Data services and add-ons
  • Enterprise features and operational tooling

Interactive Features​

These guides leverage our custom-built interactive components to enhance the learning experience:

  • Technology Level Selector: Adjust content depth based on your expertise level
  • Flip Cards: Toggle between technical implementation and business value perspectives
  • Visual Diagrams: Interactive architecture diagrams for better understanding
  • Tab Examples: Compare different services and options side-by-side
  • Comparison Tables: Easily compare features across service tiers

Why These Guides Matter​

Choosing the right cloud platform is a critical decision that impacts development velocity, operational costs, security posture, and business agility. Our guides provide:

  1. Balanced Perspective: Technical details for practitioners and business value explanations for decision makers
  2. Current Information: Up-to-date coverage of services and features
  3. Practical Focus: Real-world implementation examples and business considerations
  4. Consistent Structure: Common framework across platforms for easier comparison

What's Next​

We'll be continuously expanding our cloud guides with:

  • More detailed service comparisons
  • Cloud migration strategies
  • Cost optimization techniques
  • Security best practices
  • Serverless architecture patterns
  • Multi-cloud strategies

Your Feedback Matters​

We've created these guides to serve both technical and business audiences. If you have suggestions for improvements or additional topics you'd like us to cover, please let us know through our feedback channels.

Explore the Cloud Provider Guides →