In "Cloud-Native Backend Engineering: The Ultimate Guide to Building, Deploying, and Scaling Modern Systems," author Vikram Singh Sankhala provides a comprehensive roadmap for mid-level to senior backend developers, cloud engineers, and DevOps professionals navigating the rapidly evolving cloud landscape. This book moves beyond basic backend development to encompass the full spectrum of skills and technologies required for modern cloud-native architectures. Readers will gain a deep understanding of essential topics like backend languages, databases, APIs, and security, while also mastering state-of-the-art concepts such as serverless computing (Serverless 2.0), edge computing, AI/ML integration, advanced database paradigms, and distributed cloud infrastructure. The book is designed to empower engineers to build robust, scalable, and secure systems capable of meeting the demands of today and tomorrow.