How is cloud development different from traditional software development?

Trying to understand how workflows change when building for the cloud, not on-premise servers.

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Cloud development emphasizes scalability, automation, and continuous deployment. Systems run on distributed environments rather than fixed local servers. Developers design for uptime, security, API-driven integrations, and pay-as-you-go resource usage.

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Traditional development relies on static hardware and manual scaling. Cloud-native apps use microservices, containers, and managed services. Teams monitor usage in real-time and adjust capacity, drastically reducing infrastructure overhead.

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