October 2015
Intermediate to advanced
368 pages
8h 49m
English
Overview
"Mastering Google App Engine" takes you through everything you need to know to build and deploy highly scalable web applications. You'll gain hands-on knowledge of using Google App Engine's tools, from handling web requests to storing and querying data using Google's datastore. Discover how to harness the infrastructure that powers some of the largest applications on the web.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the architecture and runtime environment of Google App Engine to deploy scalable applications.
- Model and query data effectively using Google Datastore and BigTable concepts for distributed systems.
- Optimize application performance through the use of task queues, memcache, and indexing.
- Implement search functionality and perform common processing tasks like image manipulation and data storage.
- Deploy and monitor applications in production while implementing modular design principles.
Author(s)
The author has extensive experience designing and implementing scalable web applications for real-world use cases, leveraging cloud platforms like Google App Engine. They are proficient in Python and its application in web development. Their passion for teaching shines through in their ability to break down complex concepts into clear explanations, making this book accessible yet comprehensive.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for developers familiar with web application development who wish to learn how to design and deploy scalable systems efficiently. It caters to individuals proficient in Python or other dynamic languages looking to expand their knowledge into modern web application techniques. Existing familiarity with basic cloud concepts is helpful but not required. The book aims to empower readers to step into advanced web application development with confidence.
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