Down-to-Earth Cloud Scaling - Meg Gotshall - NDC Oslo 2022

Drawn by promises of extreme scalability, there is a growing push to move resource-intensive systems into a cloud-native environment. Gone are the restrictions on storage and computing power, yet these projects often find themselves still struggling to support the high loads they originally promised. In an environment where the sky is the limit, why do we end up stuck in the mud? From architecture and technology choices to general software development processes, this talk looks at some of the common mistakes that can keep a scalable cloud-native system from growing to its full potential. Learning from five years of real-world challenges building large-scale cloud-native systems, we look at a few common themes that have reappeared across different industries and multiple cloud platforms. With a focus on practical tips and potential pitfalls, this is practical advice for experienced developers adopting new technology. Check out more of our featured speakers and talks at https://ndcconferences.com/ https://ndcoslo.com/