What is cloud computing in simple terms?

Renting servers and storage online instead of buying hardware—pay only for use.

Pros and cons of moving to cloud computing?

Pros: scale fast, cut costs, global access. Cons: security risks, bill surprises, vendor dependence.

AWS free tier first—then Azure if you're Microsoft shop, GCP for AI tinkering.

IaaS like EC2 for learning; PaaS for real apps.

☁️ Cloud & Databases

Dipped my toes into a cloud computing intro class. Twenty years in tech, and it's still the same old server-rental pitch dressed in buzzword drag.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

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