Cloud computing is not simply a popular phrase; it is a very important part of how we use technology. Cloud computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
The cloud eliminates maintenance and management issues, and eliminates the risk of running out of capacity. Cloud-based applications also have the virtue of being accessible from any location with an internet connection. And Linux continues to demonstrate that it is the go-to cloud platform.
Developers need a broad set of powerful tools to use the cloud. There are far too many excellent cloud development tools, and this is not an exhaustive survey. But here are four excellent tools that caught our eye. The first is Dirigible; don’t be put off by its name.
| Cloud Development Tools | |
|---|---|
| Dirigible | Provides Integrated Development Environment as a Service (IDEaaS) |
| PredictionIO | Machine learning server for developers and data scientists |
| Falcon | High-performance minimalist Python framework |
| Cloud9 Core | Combines a powerful online code editor with a full Ubuntu workspace in the cloud |
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