As companies increasingly transition to cloud infrastructures, understanding and implementing cloud native architecture becomes crucial for optimizing this shift. Cloud native infrastructure, as defined by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), typically includes containers, service meshes, microservices, immutable infrastructure, and declarative APIs. This transition involves isolating services into microservices, which allows for independent updates, enhanced security, and better automation through continuous delivery. Communication between these microservices is facilitated via APIs, often managed by an API gateway like Kong Konnect, which offers a comprehensive view of service interactions. Security is bolstered by network isolation, and automation is achieved through a DevOps approach, using Infrastructure-as-Code to manage resources consistently. Containerization, managed by platforms like Kubernetes, ensures consistency and scalability, while Kong Konnect enhances service reliability by providing insights into uptime and traffic patterns. With over 90% of enterprises expected to rely on cloud infrastructures by 2022, embracing a cloud native approach becomes essential, and platforms like Azure and Google Compute encourage this transition by offering supportive tools and frameworks.