The Impact of Cloud Computing on Modern Software Development Practices

Cloud computing which has become the cornerstone of many developments today, has brought changes to the way modern software solutions are developed to encompass scalability, efficiency, and flexibility. In this paper, the effects of cloud computing platforms that include AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud on software development processes are examined for advantages like faster deployment, lower costs, and greater flexibility. To this end, this research focuses on analyzing the trends in cloud adoptions, the development workflows, and the tools supported by the leads to demonstrate how these have enhanced development. Furthermore, the research also analyzes how cloud computing affects agile and DevOps software development processes for engineering. The study reveals that cloud computing has a critical influence on the companies’ digital transformation process along with the accelerated product development cycle and advancement in different industries.   Index Terms—, , , ,