num_pages: 242
description: This is an Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B0765C4SNRWhat is the cloud? How does the cloud work? What does it mean when something is 'in the cloud'? And why is it called the cloud anyway? When you hear about the cloud do you get a little anxious because you dont know what the cloud is? Do you feel like technology is passing you by? Do you feel like the future is leaving you behind and youll never catch up?Have you ever wondered what Amazon Web Services (AWS) is? Have you wondered how Netflix Facebook Messenger Amazon Kindle Apple iCloud Google Maps or the Nest Thermostat work?We hear about the cloud all the time these days. And I mean all the time. Every day theres a new cloud-based dating app; a new cloud-based gizmo for your house; a new cloud-based game; or a thousand other new thingsall in the cloud.The cloud is everywhere! Everything is in the cloud! What does it mean! Lets slow down. Take a deep breath. Thats good. Take another. Excellent. This book teaches you all about the cloud. Ill let you in on a little secret: the cloud is not that hard to understand. Its not. Its just that nobody has taken the time to explain to you what the cloud is. They havent have they?Deep down I think this is because they dont understand the cloud either but I do. Ive been a programmer and writer for over 30 years. Ive been in cloud computing since the very start and Im here to help you on your journey to understand the cloud. Consider me your tour guide. Ill be with you every step of the way but not in a creepy way.I take my time with this book. I go slow and easy so you can build up an intuition about what the cloud really is one idea at a time. When you finish reading youll understand the cloud. When you hear someone say some new cool thing is in the cloud youll understand exactly what they mean. Thats a promise. How do I deliver on that promise? I use lots and lots of pictures. I use lots and lots of examples. Well reveal the secret inner-workings of AWS Netflix Facebook Messenger Amazon Kindle Apple iCloud Google Maps Nest and cloud DVRs. Youll learn by seeing and understanding; no matter if you're a complete beginner someone who knows a little and wants to learn more or a programmer looking to change their career to the cloud.The cloud is the future. You don't want to miss out on the future do you? Read this book and we'll discover it together.Im excited. This will be fun. Lets get started!
language: English
title: Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10
publisher: Amazon Digital Services