Ballerina Programming for Cloud-Native Applications: The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

"Ballerina Programming for Cloud-Native Applications"

"Ballerina Programming for Cloud-Native Applications" is a comprehensive guide for developers and architects committed to building robust, scalable, and maintainable cloud-native systems. The book introduces Ballerina as a next-generation language purpose-built for service-oriented, distributed applications, positioning it among today’s most relevant cloud development tools. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of Ballerina’s core principles, including its novel type system, service-first approach, and the rich development ecosystem, alongside practical criteria for selecting Ballerina in various technical scenarios.

Delving deeply into the heart of cloud-native programming, the book covers a wide array of essential topics—from defining and composing APIs and services to advanced data integration with cloud databases and messaging platforms. Security and resilience are given significant emphasis, with chapters dedicated to implementing authentication, secure transport, auditing, compliance, and multi-cloud considerations. Furthermore, detailed guidance on deploying and operating Ballerina applications is provided, with best practices for containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, serverless models, and zero-downtime upgrades, ensuring readers are equipped to deliver production-grade solutions.

The latter sections empower practitioners to extend Ballerina’s capabilities through custom plugins and connectors, embrace observability with modern monitoring and tracing techniques, and fine-tune applications for high performance and elasticity. Real-world case studies and practical migration strategies illustrate how leading organizations leverage Ballerina to modernize legacy systems, integrate with service meshes, and comply with regulatory requirements. This book is an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to master cloud-native development with Ballerina, blending foundational knowledge, advanced patterns, and actionable insights derived from contemporary industry practices.

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Release date

Ebook: August 20, 2025