Cloud-Native Architecture is a design approach that builds and runs applications using the full capabilities of the cloud — including scalability, elasticity, and automation.
This often includes containerization (via Docker or Kubernetes), serverless functions, microservices, and managed cloud services. The architecture is built for continuous delivery, self-healing, and rapid iteration.
Cloud-native systems are typically stateless, resilient, and observable by default. They allow teams to innovate faster, reduce operational overhead, and scale on demand — ideal for modern digital products and global applications.