GRPC Go for Professionals: Implement, Test, and Deploy Production-grade Microservices


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Build robust, production-ready microservices in gRPC Go to enhance the scalability and efficiency of your APIs in real-world applications Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features: Discover essential guidelines to steer clear of pitfalls when designing and evolving your gRPC services Develop your understanding of advanced gRPC concepts such as authentication and security Put your knowledge into action as you build, test, and deploy a TODO list microservice Book Description: In recent years, the popularity of microservice architecture has surged, bringing forth a new set of requirements. Among these, efficient communication between the different services takes center stage, and that's where gRPC shines. This book will take you through creating gRPC servers and clients in an efficient, secure, and scalable way. However, communication is just one aspect of microservices, so this book goes beyond that to show you how to deploy your application on Kubernetes and configure other tools that are needed for making your application more resilient. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be ready to get started with using gRPC in a microservice architecture. In gRPC Go for Professionals, you'll explore core concepts such as message transmission and the role of Protobuf in serialization and deserialization. Through a step-by-step implementation of a TODO list API, you'll see the different features of gRPC in action. You'll then learn different approaches for testing your services and debugging your API endpoints. Finally, you'll get to grips with deploying the application services via Docker images and Kubernetes. What You Will Learn: Understand the different API endpoints that gRPC lets you write Discover the essential considerations when writing your Protobuf files Compile Protobuf code with protoc and Bazel for efficient development Gain insights into how advanced gRPC concepts work Grasp techniques for unit testing and load testing your API Get to grips with deploying your microservices with Docker and Kubernetes Discover tools for writing secure and efficient gRPC code Who this book is for: Whether you're interested in microservices or looking to use gRPC in your product, this book is for you. To fully benefit from its contents, you'll need a solid grasp of Go programming and using a terminal. If you're already familiar with gRPC, this book will help you to explore the different concepts and tools in depth.




gRPC Go for Professionals


Book Description

Build robust, production-ready microservices in gRPC Go to enhance the scalability and efficiency of your APIs in real-world applications Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Discover essential guidelines to steer clear of pitfalls when designing and evolving your gRPC services Develop your understanding of advanced gRPC concepts such as authentication and security Put your knowledge into action as you build, test, and deploy a TODO list microservice Book Description In recent years, the popularity of microservice architecture has surged, bringing forth a new set of requirements. Among these, efficient communication between the different services takes center stage, and that's where gRPC shines. This book will take you through creating gRPC servers and clients in an efficient, secure, and scalable way. However, communication is just one aspect of microservices, so this book goes beyond that to show you how to deploy your application on Kubernetes and configure other tools that are needed for making your application more resilient. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be ready to get started with using gRPC in a microservice architecture. In gRPC Go for Professionals, you'll explore core concepts such as message transmission and the role of Protobuf in serialization and deserialization. Through a step-by-step implementation of a TODO list API, you'll see the different features of gRPC in action. You'll then learn different approaches for testing your services and debugging your API endpoints. Finally, you'll get to grips with deploying the application services via Docker images and Kubernetes. What you will learn Understand the different API endpoints that gRPC lets you write Discover the essential considerations when writing your Protobuf files Compile Protobuf code with protoc and Bazel for efficient development Gain insights into how advanced gRPC concepts work Grasp techniques for unit testing and load testing your API Get to grips with deploying your microservices with Docker and Kubernetes Discover tools for writing secure and efficient gRPC code Who this book is for Whether you're interested in microservices or looking to use gRPC in your product, this book is for you. To fully benefit from its contents, you'll need a solid grasp of Go programming and using a terminal. If you're already familiar with gRPC, this book will help you to explore the different concepts and tools in depth.




Go Programming - From Beginner to Professional


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Harness the power of Go through hands-on coding examples, covering basic to advanced topics like modules, database interfacing, RESTful APIs, concurrency, and beyond Key Features Leverage Go's standard library through practical examples and simplify development tasks using best practices Master effective idiomatic Go syntax, including variables, functions, and loops, to handle data Build fully functional web applications with capabilities such as database connectivity and RESTful API creation Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionGo Programming – From Beginner to Professional is a comprehensive guide that takes your proficiency in the Go programming language from novice to expert. Starting with fundamental concepts, this book covers variables, command-line tools, and working with data before delving into advanced concepts, including error handling, interfaces, and generics, harnessing Go’s latest features through hands-on exercises. Along the way, you’ll learn to structure projects using Go modules, manage packages effectively, and master debugging techniques. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with practical application-centric aspects such as command-line programming, file manipulation, and working with SQL databases. Additionally, the book explores web server development, RESTful APIs, and utilizing the Go HTTP client to interact with web applications. Further enhancing your Go skills, you’ll learn concurrent programming, testing methodologies, Go tools, and how to deploy applications in the cloud. Throughout the book, you’ll uncover Go’s hidden gems and gain insights into time manipulation, best practices, and more. By the end of this book, you’ll have worked through practical exercises and activities that’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a proficient Go developer, primed for success in real-world projects.What you will learn Understand the Go syntax and apply it proficiently to handle data and write functions Debug your Go code to troubleshoot development problems Safely handle errors and recover from panics Implement polymorphism using interfaces and gain insight into generics Work with files and connect to popular external databases Create an HTTP client and server and work with a RESTful web API Use concurrency to design efficient software Use Go tools to simplify development and improve your code Who this book is for Designed for both complete beginners in Go as well as professionals transitioning from another programming language, this book equips developers with skills needed to build real-world projects and launch their career in Go. With a step-by-step approach, beginners can grasp Go fundamentals even without prior programming experience, and gradually advance to idiomatic Go best practices, exploring the latest features of the language.




System Programming Essentials with Go


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Go beyond web development to learn system programming, building secure, concurrent, and efficient applications with Go's unique system programming capabilities Key Features Get a deep understanding of how Go simplifies system-level memory management and concurrency Gain expert guidance on essential topics like file operations, process management, and network programming Learn cross-platform system programming and how to build applications that interact directly with the OS Book DescriptionAlex Rios, a seasoned Go developer and active community builder, shares his 15 years of expertise in designing large-scale systems through this book. It masterfully cuts through complexity, enabling you to build efficient and secure applications with Go's streamlined syntax and powerful concurrency features. In this book, you’ll learn how Go, unlike traditional system programming languages (C/C++), lets you focus on the problem by prioritizing readability and elevating developer experience with features like automatic garbage collection and built-in concurrency primitives, which remove the burden of low-level memory management and intricate synchronization. Through hands-on projects, you'll master core concepts like file I/O, process management, and inter-process communication to automate tasks and interact with your system efficiently. You'll delve into network programming in Go, equipping yourself with the skills to build robust, distributed applications. This book goes beyond the basics by exploring modern practices like logging and tracing for comprehensive application monitoring, and advance to distributed system design using Go to prepare you to tackle complex architectures. By the end of this book, you'll emerge as a confident Go system programmer, ready to craft high-performance, secure applications for the modern world.What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of system programming using Go Grasp the concepts of goroutines, channels, data races, and managing concurrency in Go Manage file operations and inter-process communication (IPC) Handle USB drives and Bluetooth devices and monitor peripheral events for hardware automation Familiarize yourself with the basics of network programming and its application in Go Implement logging, tracing, and other telemetry practices Construct distributed cache and approach distributed systems using Go Who this book is for This book is for software engineers looking to expand their understanding of system programming concepts. Professionals with a coding foundation seeking profound knowledge of system-level operations will also greatly benefit. Additionally, individuals interested in advancing their system programming skills, whether experienced developers or those transitioning to the field, will find this book indispensable.




Protocol Buffers Handbook


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Delve into Google Protobuf with the help of practical examples and exercises for streamlined communication and seamless integration with gRPC Key Features Encode and decode complex data structures, enhancing data interchange efficiency across systems Understand Protobuf by mastering the syntax, schema evolution, customizations, and more Integrate Protobuf into your preferred language ecosystem, ensuring interoperability and effective collaboration Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionExplore how Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) serialize structured data and provides a language-neutral, platform-neutral, and extensible solution. With this guide to mastering Protobuf, you'll build your skills to effectively serialize, transmit, and manage data across diverse platforms and languages. This book will help you enter the world of Protocol Buffers by unraveling the intricate nuances of Protobuf syntax and showing you how to define complex data structures. As you progress, you’ll learn schema evolution, ensuring seamless compatibility as your projects evolve. The book also covers advanced topics such as custom options and plugins, allowing you to tailor validation processes to your specific requirements. You’ll understand how to automate project builds using cutting-edge tools such as Buf and Bazel, streamlining your development workflow. With hands-on projects in Go and Python programming, you’ll learn how to practically apply Protobuf concepts. Later chapters will show you how to integrate data interchange capabilities across different programming languages, enabling efficient collaboration and system interoperability. By the end of this book, you’ll have a solid understanding of Protobuf internals, enabling you to discern when and how to use and redefine your approach to data serialization.What you will learn Focus on efficient data interchange with advanced serialization techniques Master Protocol Buffers syntax and schema evolution Perform custom validation via Protoc plugins for precise data integrity Integrate languages seamlessly for versatile system development Automate project building with Buf and Bazel Get to grips with Go and Python integration for real-world Protobuf applications Streamline collaboration through system interoperability with Protobuf Who this book is for This book is for software developers, from novices to experienced programmers, who are interested in harnessing the power of Protocol Buffers. It's particularly valuable for those seeking efficient data serialization solutions for APIs, microservices, and data-intensive applications. The content covered in this book accommodates diverse programming backgrounds, offering essential knowledge to both beginners and seasoned developers.




Building Microservices with Go


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Your one-stop guide to the common patterns and practices, showing you how to apply these using the Go programming language About This Book This short, concise, and practical guide is packed with real-world examples of building microservices with Go It is easy to read and will benefit smaller teams who want to extend the functionality of their existing systems Using this practical approach will save your money in terms of maintaining a monolithic architecture and demonstrate capabilities in ease of use Who This Book Is For You should have a working knowledge of programming in Go, including writing and compiling basic applications. However, no knowledge of RESTful architecture, microservices, or web services is expected. If you are looking to apply techniques to your own projects, taking your first steps into microservice architecture, this book is for you. What You Will Learn Plan a microservice architecture and design a microservice Write a microservice with a RESTful API and a database Understand the common idioms and common patterns in microservices architecture Leverage tools and automation that helps microservices become horizontally scalable Get a grounding in containerization with Docker and Docker-Compose, which will greatly accelerate your development lifecycle Manage and secure Microservices at scale with monitoring, logging, service discovery, and automation Test microservices and integrate API tests in Go In Detail Microservice architecture is sweeping the world as the de facto pattern to build web-based applications. Golang is a language particularly well suited to building them. Its strong community, encouragement of idiomatic style, and statically-linked binary artifacts make integrating it with other technologies and managing microservices at scale consistent and intuitive. This book will teach you the common patterns and practices, showing you how to apply these using the Go programming language. It will teach you the fundamental concepts of architectural design and RESTful communication, and show you patterns that provide manageable code that is supportable in development and at scale in production. We will provide you with examples on how to put these concepts and patterns into practice with Go. Whether you are planning a new application or working in an existing monolith, this book will explain and illustrate with practical examples how teams of all sizes can start solving problems with microservices. It will help you understand Docker and Docker-Compose and how it can be used to isolate microservice dependencies and build environments. We finish off by showing you various techniques to monitor, test, and secure your microservices. By the end, you will know the benefits of system resilience of a microservice and the advantages of Go stack. Style and approach The step-by-step tutorial focuses on building microservices. Each chapter expands upon the previous one, teaching you the main skills and techniques required to be a successful microservice practitioner.




gRPC Microservices in Go


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Build super fast and super secure microservices with the gRPC high-performance messaging protocol and powerful Go language. In gRPC Microservices in Go you’ll learn: Designing and implementing resilient microservice architecture Testing microservices Deploying microservices to the cloud with modern orchestration tools Monitoring and overseeing microservices The powerful gRPC Remote Procedure Call framework delivers superior speed and security over protocols like REST. When paired with Golang’s low-level efficiency and flexibility, gRPC and Go become a killer combination for latency-sensitive microservices applications. gRPC Microservices in Go shows you how to utilize these powerful tools to build production-grade microservices. You’ll learn to develop microservice inter-service communication patterns that are powered by gRPC, design backward compatible APIs, and apply hexagonal architecture to microservices. About the technology Go is perfect for writing fast, reliable microservices code, but that’s only half the story. You also need a communications framework like gRPC to connect your services and handle load balancing, tracing, health checking, and authentication. Together, Go and gRPC accelerate the development process and eliminate many of the challenges you face when building and deploying microservices. About the book gRPC Microservices in Go teaches you how to build production-ready microservices using Go and gRPC. In it, you’ll learn to create efficient APIs in Go, use gRPC for network communication, and deploy on cloud and Kubernetes. Helpful examples, including a complete eCommerce web app, make it easy to grasp each concept. You’ll also get an inside look at testing, deployment, and efficient DevOps practices for microservices. What's inside Designing and implementing resilient microservice architecture Testing microservices Cloud deploying microservices with orchestration tools Monitoring and overseeing microservices About the reader For software developers who know the basics of Go. About the author Hüseyin Babal has been using Go in production since 2017 to build and maintain SaaS platforms. Table of Contents PART 1 - GRPC AND MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE 1 Introduction to Go gRPC microservices 2 gRPC meets microservices PART 2 - DEVELOPING, TESTING, AND DEPLOYING A GRPC MICROSERVICE APPLICATION 3 Getting up and running with gRPC and Golang 4 Microservice project setup 5 Interservice communication 6 Resilient communication 7 Testing microservices 8 Deployment PART 3 - GRPC AND MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE 9 Observability




gRPC: Up and Running


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Get a comprehensive understanding of gRPC fundamentals through real-world examples. With this practical guide, you’ll learn how this high-performance interprocess communication protocol is capable of connecting polyglot services in microservices architecture, while providing a rich framework for defining service contracts and data types. Complete with hands-on examples written in Go, Java, Node, and Python, this book also covers the essential techniques and best practices to use gRPC in production systems. Authors Kasun Indrasiri and Danesh Kuruppu discuss the importance of gRPC in the context of microservices development.




Production-Ready Microservices


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One of the biggest challenges for organizations that have adopted microservice architecture is the lack of architectural, operational, and organizational standardization. After splitting a monolithic application or building a microservice ecosystem from scratch, many engineers are left wondering what’s next. In this practical book, author Susan Fowler presents a set of microservice standards in depth, drawing from her experience standardizing over a thousand microservices at Uber. You’ll learn how to design microservices that are stable, reliable, scalable, fault tolerant, performant, monitored, documented, and prepared for any catastrophe. Explore production-readiness standards, including: Stability and Reliability: develop, deploy, introduce, and deprecate microservices; protect against dependency failures Scalability and Performance: learn essential components for achieving greater microservice efficiency Fault Tolerance and Catastrophe Preparedness: ensure availability by actively pushing microservices to fail in real time Monitoring: learn how to monitor, log, and display key metrics; establish alerting and on-call procedures Documentation and Understanding: mitigate tradeoffs that come with microservice adoption, including organizational sprawl and technical debt




Docker and Kubernetes for Java Developers


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Leverage the lethal combination of Docker and Kubernetes to automate deployment and management of Java applications About This Book Master using Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy and manage Java applications in a jiff Learn how to create your own Docker image and customize your own cluster using Kubernetes Empower the journey from development to production using this practical guide. Who This Book Is For The book is aimed at Java developers who are eager to build, deploy, and manage applications very quickly using container technology. They need have no knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. What You Will Learn Package Java applications into Docker images Understand the running of containers locally Explore development and deployment options with Docker Integrate Docker into Maven builds Manage and monitor Java applications running on Kubernetes clusters Create Continuous Delivery pipelines for Java applications deployed to Kubernetes In Detail Imagine creating and testing Java EE applications on Apache Tomcat Server or Wildfly Application server in minutes along with deploying and managing Java applications swiftly. Sounds too good to be true? But you have a reason to cheer as such scenarios are only possible by leveraging Docker and Kubernetes. This book will start by introducing Docker and delve deep into its networking and persistent storage concepts. You will then proceed to learn how to refactor monolith application into separate services by building an application and then packaging it into Docker containers. Next, you will create an image containing Java Enterprise Application and later run it using Docker. Moving on, the book will focus on Kubernetes and its features and you will learn to deploy a Java application to Kubernetes using Maven and monitor a Java application in production. By the end of the book, you will get hands-on with some more advanced topics to further extend your knowledge about Docker and Kubernetes. Style and approach An easy-to-follow, practical guide that will help Java developers develop, deploy, and manage Java applications efficiently.