QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CLOUD-NATIVE APPLICATIONS: STRATEGIES, TOOLS, AND BEST PRACTICES

Abstract

Cloud-native applications are designed to leverage the scalability, flexibility, and resilience of cloud computing platforms. However, their distributed and dynamic nature introduces unique challenges for Quality Assurance (QA). Ensuring the quality of cloud-native applications requires adopting new strategies, tools, and best practices tailored to the cloud environment. This article explores the key aspects of QA for cloud-native applications, including containerization, micro services, orchestration, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), security, and performance testing. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the tools available for testing cloud-native applications, the best practices for maintaining quality, and the specific challenges faced by QA teams in a cloud-native environment. Through detailed tables summarizing the essential aspects, this article serves as a guide for QA professionals looking to optimize their practices for cloud-native applications.