Introduction: Cloud native applications and microservices are gaining popularity in the software development world due to their ability to provide faster time to market, improved scalability, and reduced costs. In this article, we will explore the key characteristics of cloud native applications and microservices, their advantages, and the technologies and best practices for building them. I. Definition of Cloud Native Applications and Microservices Cloud native applications refer to applications that are designed to run natively in the cloud, taking advantage of the cloud’s dynamic nature and scalability. Microservices, on the other hand, are a software architectural style that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services, each with…