My Road to the Cloud: The Amateur 🌩️
Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts!
When I first heard about "cloud computing," I honestly thought people were talking about the weather! But as I've started learning about it, I've discovered this fascinating world that's literally changed how we use technology. Let me share what I've learned so far on my cloud journey!
The "Aha!" Moment
Remember those days when we had to carry USB drives everywhere or email files to ourselves? I sure do! The cloud basically said "Hey, what if you could access your stuff from anywhere, anytime?" It's like having a magical storage space in the sky (except it's actually in massive data centers around the world).
How Did It All Begin?
From what I have learned, the story of cloud computing is pretty interesting:
Back in the 1960s, companies used to share massive computers because they were super expensive (can you imagine?) Then, the internet was something huge in the 1990s. But the real game-changer came in the early 2000s when Amazon (yes, the shopping website!) launched something called AWS in 2006.
Big Players in the Game of Clouds 🏆
In my learning journey, I came across some major cloud providers:
Amazon Web Services (AWS): the OG of cloud services
Microsoft Azure: Microsoft's interpretation of the cloud (they even have cool AI stuff!)
Google Cloud: Googling is no longer solely for searching!
Fun fact I just learned: These companies have data centers so big they could fill multiple football fields! 🏈
Why Everyone Is Moving to the Cloud ☁️
This really gets me excited about being the beginner for cloud computing:
Pay as you go: It's like a gym membership - you only pay for what you use! 💪
No more storage worries: Remember deleting photos to make space? That's so 2010! 📱
Work from anywhere: Ideal for people like me who love working from coffee shops ☕
My Learning Adventures
I am currently checking out free tiers of various cloud providers (yes, they have free stuff!). It's like having a playground where you can't break anything important.
Next Thing About My Cloud Experience 🎯
I plan to:
Learn more about basic cloud services 📖
Try to create a simple website utilizing cloud services 🌐
Maybe, even a cloud certification sometime! 🎓
Fun Analogy Alert: Cloud computing is like having a magical backpack that can hold infinite stuff, weighs nothing, and you can pull anything out of it from anywhere. How cool is that? ✨
here is the link to my twittter if you want a visual esplaination: x.com/harshviggg