Design patterns for cloud

Strangler pattern

Incrementally developing a newer system replacing the old system. Parts of the old system is replaced with features in new system eventually replacing the complete system. This pattern is mainly helpful for backend systems (API).

Federated Identity Pattern

Delegate authentication to an external identity provider. Simplify the development, minimizes requirements for user administration. 

http://nipunasilva.blogspot.com/2014/05/federated-identity.html

Cache-Aside pattern

Load data on demand to a cache. Can improve performance.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn600223.aspx

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/patterns/

Updated: Nov-2018