The clear path to cloud-native applications is to use modern methodologies such as DevOps and agile development on modern application platforms and “developer-ready” infrastructure. However, the self-reported maturity of organizations in their use of modern methodologies is not substantiated by development KPIs, such as hourly code production, and most are hobbled by an IT skills gap. Choosing the right platform and building internal skills are critical in implementing the development methodologies needed for successful cloud-native deployments.