Dataproc Ephemeral Clusters: Cost Optimization Guide

Understand the cost trade-offs between ephemeral and persistent Dataproc clusters, with practical migration strategies and real-world scenarios for GCP data engineers.

External Tables vs Federated Queries in BigQuery

This article breaks down the key differences between external tables and federated queries in BigQuery, helping you understand when each approach makes sense for your data architecture.

Firestore in Datastore Mode: What It Is and When to Use It

A comprehensive guide to understanding Firestore in Datastore mode, its role as a bridge between legacy Datastore and modern Firestore, and practical guidance on when to use it.

Pub/Sub Delivery Guarantees: At-Least-Once vs Exactly-Once

This guide explains the two delivery guarantee options in Google Cloud Pub/Sub: at-least-once and exactly-once delivery, helping you choose the right approach for reliable messaging.

Cloud Dataproc vs Cloud Functions: Choosing Wisely

A detailed comparison of Cloud Dataproc and Cloud Functions as data processing tools, examining when to use managed clusters versus serverless execution for different workload patterns.

Pub/Sub Decoupling: Why Publishers Don't Know Subscribers

Understand how pub/sub decoupling allows publishers and subscribers to operate independently, creating flexible and scalable messaging architectures without direct dependencies.

BigQuery Relational Database Models: Tables & Keys

A comprehensive guide to implementing relational database concepts in BigQuery, covering primary keys, foreign keys, and table relationships for the Professional Data Engineer exam.

Cloud Bigtable vs Cloud SQL: Choosing the Right Database

Learn the fundamental trade-offs between Cloud Bigtable and Cloud SQL, two powerful Google Cloud databases designed for completely different workloads and access patterns.

Cloud SQL Migration: Database Migration Service vs Import

Choosing the wrong Cloud SQL migration method can lead to extended downtime and unnecessary complexity. This guide explains when to use Database Migration Service versus manual import approaches.

Using GCP Folders to Organize Projects Effectively

Explore how folders provide organizational structure in Google Cloud Platform, enabling you to group projects logically and manage permissions efficiently across your cloud infrastructure.