Deploying Cloud Applications with Heroku: Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

"Deploying Cloud Applications with Heroku"

"Deploying Cloud Applications with Heroku" is a comprehensive guide to building, deploying, and managing robust cloud-native applications on the Heroku platform. Beginning with Heroku’s architectural underpinnings, readers are offered a deep dive into platform fundamentals, including Heroku’s unique take on Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), core runtime concepts, and the operational model that makes rapid iteration and scalable deployments possible. The book demystifies Heroku’s extensible ecosystem, robust security model, and support for enterprise-grade network topologies through Private Spaces and Shield, positioning Heroku as a leader in cloud application innovation.

Moving beyond fundamentals, the text explores advanced strategies for designing and operating high-performance cloud applications. Developers are guided through the principles of the 12-Factor methodology, scalable modular architectures, secure secrets management, and seamless integration with third-party services. Readers will discover expert techniques for continuous integration, deployment automation, and progressive delivery methods such as blue/green and canary deployments—ensuring zero downtime and extraordinary reliability even under demanding conditions. From robust data management and failover with Heroku Postgres and Redis, to observability with centralized logging, distributed tracing, and advanced monitoring, this book provides essential practices for performance, resilience, and operational transparency.

For enterprise architects and DevOps leaders, the book delivers actionable insights into governance, compliance, and automation at scale. Detailed discussions encompass infrastructure as code, advanced automation with the Heroku API, immutable infrastructure, and sophisticated resource governance. Comprehensive coverage of security, auditability, and regulatory compliance frameworks—including HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2—equips organizations to confidently scale in regulated industries. With forward-looking perspectives on Heroku’s roadmap and cloud evolution, "Deploying Cloud Applications with Heroku" serves as an authoritative resource for developers, architects, and technical leaders striving for excellence in cloud application delivery.

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Release date

E-bog: 1. juni 2025