@bolpuntcom cloud migration journey | Beyond Coding #23 | Patrick Akil, Mirko van Ede & Rogier Lommers

Practical Uses

The cloud migration journey at bolpuntcom showcases the practical applications of cloud-native technology. Rogier Lommers shares an example of an image processing project that benefited from cloud-native solutions, emphasizing the importance of experimenting with different approaches to find the most efficient one 1. By deploying a single function for image rendering, they simplified the process and reduced complexity. Mirko van Ede highlights the cost-saving aspect of cloud-native scaling, where only necessary parts of a process are scaled up, avoiding unnecessary expenses 2.

   

Tech Stack

Incorporating new technologies like Kubernetes and Istio is a significant part of bolpuntcom's cloud-native stack. Rogier Lommers discusses the challenges and opportunities these tools present, noting that while some developers are hesitant, others embrace the powerful options they offer 3. Mirko van Ede explains their approach to cloud migration, starting with simple services and gradually moving to more complex ones, allowing teams to experiment and learn 4.