Cloud computing has revolutionized the way development teams build intelligent applications by providing tools that reduce overhead and friction in the process. According to Mercer, some cloud solutions even utilize generative artificial intelligence to generate code automatically.
At Fullstory, Kuebrich emphasizes the importance of minimizing friction in the development process, which is why his team relies on Google Cloud for their projects. The ease of accessing services on demand with just a click is a major advantage they appreciate.
One of the key benefits of working in the cloud is the flexibility it offers in adjusting storage and processing capabilities to meet fluctuating demands from customers. For instance, during peak shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, retail websites experience a surge in traffic, requiring systems to work overtime. With cloud services, Kuebrich’s team can scale resources as needed without having to provision for peak capacity all the time, resulting in cost efficiency through metered usage consumption.
When it comes to building an analytics pipeline, David Perez, principal gameplay engineer at Notorious Studios, highlights the significance of managing company spending effectively. Notorious Studios, founded by a team with a background in creating popular games like Overwatch and World of Warcraft, is currently developing their first product, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, an immersive fantasy action game.
Perez explains that while larger studios often adopt a hybrid approach to platform engineering, leveraging a mix of cloud services and internally developed tools, Notorious Studios, being a smaller group, operates entirely in the cloud. By utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS), they have built an analytics pipeline for tracking and processing player data, primarily for playtesting purposes.
Overall, cloud computing has empowered development teams to streamline their processes, adapt to changing demands, and optimize resources effectively, ultimately enhancing the overall efficiency and performance of their projects.
