12-Factor App

A model for developing cloud-native applications that defines 12 principles to improve software quality and maintainability.

The 12-Factor App model provides a structured approach to developing software applications that run in the cloud.

Maturity

Established

Cognitive loadMedium

360° overview

Six perspectives place the building block in context. The numbers show where each perspective continues in the reading path.

The building block at a glance

12-Factor App

360°

2

2

Integrations

CI/CD Tools

+2

1

One codebase for each application

Value stream stage: Build

4

3

4