Introduction
Why infrastructure matters
Infrastructure is the foundation that supports the development, deployment, and maintenance of applications. It encompasses everything from hosting and cloud services to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, security, and scalability strategies.
A well-architected infrastructure ensures that applications are reliable, scalable, and performant while maintaining security and efficiency. This section covers key topics such as:
Hosting & Cloud Services – Choosing between cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and deployment strategies (serverless, containerization, traditional hosting).
CI/CD Pipelines – Automating build, testing, and deployment workflows to streamline development and reduce manual intervention.
Monitoring & Logging – Implementing tools for tracking application health, logging errors, and ensuring system reliability.
Security & Compliance – Protecting infrastructure from vulnerabilities through best practices like authentication, encryption, and compliance adherence.
Scalability & Performance – Designing infrastructure to handle growth efficiently using caching, load balancing, and auto-scaling solutions.
By establishing a strong infrastructure, teams can accelerate development, minimize downtime, and optimize performance while maintaining security and reliability.