Google Professional Cloud Developer Question 434
Single answerGoogle Cloud PlatformYou are developing a cloud-based application that requires interaction with Google Cloud Storage to store and retrieve objects. The application must be optimized for high performance and maintainability. Which of the following methods should you choose to interact with the Google Cloud Storage API?
- A
Use the Cloud Client Library for your preferred programming language.
- B
Directly make HTTP requests to the REST API.
- C
Use the gRPC API for Google Cloud Storage.
- D
Use the Google Cloud Console to manually upload and download objects.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Cloud Client Library is the most appropriate option when developing applications that interact with Google Cloud services. It abstracts away low-level API details, provides idiomatic APIs for supported languages, and improves performance and maintainability. While the REST API is a valid option, it requires more effort to implement and maintain.
- A. Correct.
The Cloud Client Library is recommended because it provides idiomatic, high-level abstractions for common tasks, making it easier to use and maintain while offering optimized performance.
- B. Incorrect.
While the REST API is fully functional and widely supported, it requires manual handling of HTTP requests and responses, which increases development complexity and reduces maintainability compared to using the Cloud Client Library.
- C. Incorrect.
gRPC is generally not supported for Google Cloud Storage. The Cloud Client Library or REST API are the recommended methods.
- D. Incorrect.
Using the Google Cloud Console is not programmatic and is only suitable for manual interactions, which does not meet the requirements of a cloud-based application.