Evolution of a Platform as a Service from the Inside
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the evolution of Google App Engine's Platform as a Service in this 52-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the complexities behind upgrading from Java 7 to Java 8, and discover how App Engine operates within Google's Borg system. Learn about the origins of Kubernetes, the importance of security in highly scalable environments, and the introduction of the gVisor sandbox. Understand how these developments have expanded App Engine's capabilities, allowing developers to use a wide range of JVM frameworks while maintaining core concepts. Examine the connections between App Engine, Google Cloud Functions, and Google Cloud Run, and gain insights into the evolution of serverless deployment options. Topics covered include the operational and programming models, Google trends, security challenges, Java version upgrades, containerization, and comparisons between different Google Cloud services.