Google Professional Cloud Developer Question 201
Select 3Google Cloud PlatformYou are developing a microservices-based application on Google Cloud and need to set up your local development environment to ensure compatibility with your production environment. Which actions should you take to correctly configure your local setup?
- A
Install the Google Cloud SDK to authenticate and interact with Google Cloud services from your local machine.
- B
Use a local emulator for services like Firestore or Pub/Sub to replicate the cloud environment during development.
- C
Directly connect to production cloud resources to test the application functionality in real-time.
- D
Configure environment variables locally to match the runtime configuration settings of your production environment.
- E
Set up a local CI/CD pipeline to automatically deploy changes to your development environment.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
To set up your local development environment effectively, you need tools like the Google Cloud SDK, local emulators for cloud services, and proper configuration of environment variables. These steps ensure that your local development environment closely mimics the production environment without risking disruptions or incurring unnecessary cloud costs. Avoid connecting directly to production resources to maintain security and stability.
- A. Correct.
Installing the Google Cloud SDK is essential for local development as it allows you to authenticate and interact with Google Cloud services.
- B. Correct.
Using local emulators for services like Firestore or Pub/Sub is a best practice to mimic cloud services during development without incurring costs or affecting production.
- C. Incorrect.
Directly connecting to production resources is not recommended as it poses security risks and can lead to unintended disruptions in production environments.
- D. Correct.
Configuring environment variables locally ensures that your application behaves consistently between development and production environments.
- E. Incorrect.
Setting up a local CI/CD pipeline is not typically part of the local development environment setup; CI/CD pipelines are more relevant to deployment workflows.