Here are the 5 Cloud Platforms Every Developer Should Know

Oracle Cloud 

Oracle Cloud offers always-free virtual machines (VPS) with 1/8 OCPU and 1 GB memory. Perfect for hosting personal blogs, portfolio sites, and web apps. Ideal for beginners exploring cloud hosting for web projects.

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

AWS is the most widely used cloud platform with extensive services. It offers free tier for 12 months (750 hours/month of EC2 micro instances). AWS certifications are globally recognized for cloud professionals.

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure is preferred by enterprises for seamless integration with Microsoft tools like Office 365, Dynamics, and Active Directory. Azure is the second-largest cloud provider, trusted by Fortune 500 companies.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

GCP is strong in big data, machine learning, and AI integrations. It offers $300 free credits for new users for 90 days. Best for developers working on AI, ML, and data analytics projects.

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is known for simplicity, speed, and affordable pricing. It offers beginner-friendly tutorials and a developer-focused ecosystem. Best for startups and developers needing quick deployments.