Migration & Cloud — page 2
Field-tested playbooks for moving to the cloud and modernizing legacy systems — lift-and-shift versus re-architecting, zero-downtime database migrations, and choosing clearly between AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
28 articles · written by senior engineers
Lift-and-Shift vs Cloud-Native: Picking a Cloud Migration Approach
Move it as-is, or rebuild for the cloud? Lift-and-shift is fast but captures little benefit; cloud-native is the opposite. Here's how to choose the right approach.
How to Structure a Scalable SaaS Architecture
Scalable SaaS isn't about premature complexity — it's a few architectural choices that let you grow without rebuilds. Here's how to structure it.
Cloud Migration Cost: How to Estimate Before You Commit
Cloud migration cost is more than the move itself — there are one-off and ongoing costs, and a few hidden ones. Here's how to estimate it properly before you commit.
Azure Cost Optimization: Tools & Tactics
Most Azure bills carry real waste. Here are the tools and tactics to cut your Azure costs without hurting performance.
AngularJS to Angular: Upgrade Paths & Pitfalls
AngularJS is end-of-life, so migration isn't optional. Here are the upgrade paths from AngularJS to modern Angular, the pitfalls, and how to do it safely.
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development with Flutter and Azure: Faster Delivery, Lower Cost
Flutter for one codebase, Azure for a scalable backend — together they deliver cross-platform apps faster and cheaper. Here's how the combination works and when to use it.
React 18 to 19: What Breaks and How to Migrate
React 19 brings real improvements — and a few breaking changes. Here's what's new, what breaks, and a safe, step-by-step path to migrate from React 18.
Disaster Recovery & High Availability in the Cloud
Things fail — the question is what happens next. Here's how disaster recovery and high availability keep cloud systems running through failures.
Cloud Migration Strategy for SMBs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving to Azure
Cloud migration isn't just for enterprises. Here's a practical, step-by-step Azure migration strategy for SMBs — the benefits, the plan, and how to avoid surprise costs.
WordPress to Headless CMS: Is It Worth It?
Headless CMS promises speed and flexibility — but it isn't for everyone. Here's what going headless from WordPress actually means, and whether it's worth it for you.
Building Scalable Web Applications with ASP.NET Core & Azure App Service
ASP.NET Core and Azure App Service are a strong pairing for scalable web apps. Here's how to architect for scale from the start — without over-engineering.
Database Migration Without Downtime: Strategies That Work
Migrating a live database is high-stakes — but downtime is avoidable. Here are the strategies that let you move data safely with zero or minimal disruption.