Google Professional Cloud Developer Question 202
Select 3Google Cloud PlatformYou are developing a Google Cloud application locally and want to replicate the production environment as closely as possible. Which steps should you take to set up your local development environment correctly?
- A
Install and configure the Google Cloud CLI to authenticate and interact with Google Cloud services.
- B
Use a local emulator, such as the Cloud Pub/Sub emulator, to simulate Google Cloud services where applicable.
- C
Directly connect your local application to production Google Cloud resources for real-time data access.
- D
Set up environment variables locally to match those used in the production environment.
- E
Install the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) control plane locally to deploy and test your application.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
To set up a local development environment for Google Cloud applications, developers should focus on replicating the production setup while avoiding direct interaction with live resources. This includes using the Google Cloud CLI for authentication, local emulators for service simulation, and environment variables to mirror production configurations. These practices ensure a safe and efficient development process and help mitigate risks associated with testing in production.
- A. Correct.
Correct. Installing and configuring the Google Cloud CLI is essential to authenticate your application and interact with Google Cloud services.
- B. Correct.
Correct. Using local emulators for services like Cloud Pub/Sub or Firestore allows you to test your application locally without affecting production resources.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Directly connecting to production resources can lead to unintended consequences, such as data corruption or unnecessary costs. Testing should be done in isolated environments.
- D. Correct.
Correct. Matching environment variables ensures that your local setup mirrors the production configuration, minimizing bugs caused by configuration differences.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect. The GKE control plane cannot be installed locally, as it is a managed service provided by Google Cloud. Instead, you can use tools like Minikube or Kind to simulate Kubernetes clusters locally.