Best of Google Cloud Platform — November 2024

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   Go Developers·1y

   Building a chat app in Go with WebSockets and Nitric

   Learn to build a real-time chat application in Go using WebSockets and Nitric. The guide includes steps for creating a WebSocket API, managing connections, handling WebSocket events, local testing, and deploying to AWS.

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   freeCodeCamp·1y

   What is Cloud Computing? A Guide for Beginners

   Cloud computing involves using the internet to access storage, databases, and computing power on powerful remote servers, eliminating the need for businesses to have large physical servers. Major cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud offer scalable, flexible, and reliable services. Cloud computing includes services like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, each offering different levels of control. Its benefits include cost reduction, enhanced collaboration, and reliable backups, making it crucial for modern businesses and individuals.

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   Data Engineer Things·1y

   Cloud-Native Data Engineering: Orchestrating Spark on Kubernetes with Custom Airflow Operator and GCS Integration

   This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a scalable, automated data pipeline using Spark on Kubernetes with Google Cloud Storage (GCS) integration, managed by Apache Airflow. It includes configuring custom Docker images for Spark with GCS support, installing and configuring the Spark Operator and Airflow, creating a custom Airflow operator for submitting Spark jobs, and setting up necessary role-based access controls. By the end, readers will have a robust, cloud-native data engineering platform capable of handling complex data workflows efficiently.

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   Community Picks·1y

   I Didn't Need Kubernetes, and You Probably Don't Either

   The post discusses why the author transitioned from Kubernetes to Google Cloud Run for managing infrastructure projects. It highlights the complexities and high costs associated with Kubernetes, compared to the streamlined, cost-effective, and scalable solution provided by Cloud Run. The author shares insights into their current setup, addressing concerns regarding orchestration, storage, inter-service communication, and security, and debunks misconceptions about cloud provider lock-in and Cloud Run’s relation to Kubernetes.

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   Nitric·1y

   Welcome to Nitric — your guide to effortless backend development.

   Nitric is a multi-language backend framework that simplifies cloud resource provisioning and management on platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. It supports pluggable deployment automation with tools like Terraform and Pulumi, making scalable backend development more accessible. Discover open-source projects by Nitric through their GitHub repository.

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