The Future of Cloud-Native Applications: Serverless Architectures and Kubernetes

Abstract

The integration of serverless architectures and Kubernetes marks a transformative shift in cloud-native application development, combining the scalability and cost-efficiency of serverless computing with the robust orchestration capabilities of Kubernetes. This approach leverages serverless functions for event-driven tasks and Kubernetes for managing complex, long-lived services, offering a flexible, hybrid solution that enhances performance and operational efficiency. Emerging trends, including advancements in serverless and Kubernetes technologies, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, and the impact of AI, are shaping the future landscape of cloud-native applications. This paper explores these innovations, best practices for integration, and their implications for the software development lifecycle.