Demystify application development on cloud platform by leveraging the power of IBM BluemixAbout This BookThe first book in the market that discusses the power of IBM BluemixShows developers how to develop and deploy applications on the cloud platform using IBM BluemixA comprehensive guide to help you get started with IBM Bluemix also featuring samples applicationsWho This Book Is ForThis book is aimed at developers seeking to learn application development and deployment methods on IBM Bluemix. A basic knowledge of Java and Node.js is assumed.What You Will LearnDiscover IBM Bluemix as a PaaS platform and learn about its three delivery modelsDevelop and deploy a Hello World application on IBM Bluemix using the Cloud Foundry command line utility and the Bluemix consoleExtend your application by using the API or services provided by IBM BluemixUnderstand microservices architecture and learn how to develop a sample application based on microservices architecture, using IBM BluemixLearn how to leverage on-premise software and build an application on IBM BluemixScale and monitor an application on IBM BluemixExplore the compute options on IBM Bluemix and work with each of themBuild a mobile client application using Mobile services on IBM BluemixIn DetailIBM Bluemix is an open standard platform for building, running, and managing applications on the cloud. With Bluemix, developers can build innovative applications using various compute options and value added services , developers can also manage the application lifecycle using the platform provided DevOps services.Learning IBM Bluemix will take you on a journey from the basics of IBM Bluemix to working with the platform to developing and deploying of modern applications. The sample application use cases employed in the book will introduce you to the transformative nexus of cloud, mobile, and security, all enabled through capabilities provided out-of-the-box by IBM Bluemix. By the end of the book, you will have understood the benefits and use cases for IBM Bluemix, and will possess the skills to further explore the platform and thus develop, deploy, and secure your own innovative, new-age applications.Style and approachThis comprehensive, step-by-step guide to learning IBM Bluemix will cover everything that is required to build, deploy, manage, and secure an application on the cloud.