The benefits of developing software in the cloud include increased flexibility and reliability, greater efficiency, and reduced costs. But cloud-based development also presents a host of challenges. Knowing what to watch out for is the first step to protecting your applications and development efforts. Here, are 10 pitfalls to consider before developing, testing, or deploying applications in the cloud.
Performance and latency issues
Cybersecurity and data protection threats
Vendor lock-in
Runaway costs
Regulatory compliance requirements
Compatibility and integration issues
Scalability demands
Distributed collaboration and communication
Testing and deployment hurdles
Developing for a global market
While cloud services are generally reliable in terms of availability and performance, service outages or performance issues can impact development efforts.
