This repository contains code examples and configurations for deploying serverless applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Below, you can find links to specific branches, each showcasing a particular serverless service or framework. Additionally, we provide an overview of the GCP products used, including their advantages, limitations, and recommended use cases.
Google App Engine is a fully managed serverless platform for deploying web applications and APIs. This branch demonstrates how to deploy a Node.js application using the Express.js framework on App Engine.
- Fully managed with automatic scaling.
- Supports multiple runtime environments (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java).
- Integrated monitoring and logging with Stackdriver.
- Custom domains and HTTPS support.
- May require configuration tuning for high-performance workloads.
- Costs can increase with sustained high usage.
- Web applications requiring high availability.
- APIs that benefit from seamless scaling and integrated services.
Google Cloud Functions is a serverless execution environment for building and connecting cloud services. This branch demonstrates how to deploy an Express.js application using Cloud Functions.
- Fully managed and scalable.
- Pay-per-use pricing.
- Ideal for event-driven use cases (e.g., triggers from Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage).
- Limited execution time (up to 9 minutes per function).
- Not suitable for applications requiring persistent connections or long-running processes.
- Backend APIs for lightweight applications.
- Event-driven automation (e.g., file processing, notifications).
Cloud Run is a serverless container platform that automatically scales your containerized applications. This branch demonstrates how to deploy a Node.js application with Express.js on Cloud Run.
- Supports any language or library that can run in a container.
- Scales down to zero when idle, saving costs.
- Allows greater flexibility compared to Cloud Functions.
- Requires containerization expertise.
- Cold start latency can be noticeable for certain workloads.
- Deploying containerized microservices.
- Running web applications and RESTful APIs.
This branch illustrates deploying a Laravel application to Cloud Run. Cloud Run provides a versatile and scalable platform for PHP applications.
- Same benefits as Cloud Run above.
- Optimized for PHP developers using the Laravel framework.
- PHP's synchronous nature may require careful design for high-concurrency use cases.
- Laravel-based web applications or APIs.
- Migrating monolithic Laravel apps to a serverless architecture.
Firebase Hosting is a fast and secure hosting solution for web applications. This branch shows how to deploy a Next.js application to Firebase Hosting.
- Excellent performance for static and dynamic content.
- Integrated with Firebase services (e.g., Firestore, Authentication).
- Simple deployment process.
- Best suited for web apps requiring Firebase integration.
- Limited server-side processing capabilities compared to Cloud Run.
- Static and server-rendered Next.js applications.
- Applications leveraging Firebase's real-time database and authentication.
This branch demonstrates deploying a React.js application on Firebase Hosting, leveraging its seamless integration and optimization for modern web applications.
- Similar benefits as Firebase Hosting with Next.js.
- Optimized for React.js workflows.
- Same as Firebase Hosting with Next.js.
- React.js SPAs or PWAs requiring Firebase integration.
- Web apps with real-time features.
This repository is designed to provide practical examples of deploying serverless applications using GCP's diverse set of tools. Each branch contains detailed instructions and code to help you get started. Whether you're building event-driven functions, containerized apps, or modern web applications, GCP offers flexible and scalable solutions tailored to your needs.