Cloud native is the software approach of building, deploying, and managing modern applications in cloud computing environments3. Cloud native apps are designed and built to exploit the scale, elasticity, resiliency, and flexibility the cloud provides4. Cloud native technologies support fast and frequent changes to applications without impacting service delivery, providing adopters with an innovative, competitive advantage3. Therefore, cloud native refers to the design and deployment of applications that are optimized for cloud infrastructure. Verified References: What is Cloud Native? - Everything you need to know, What is Cloud Native? | Microsoft Learn