Choosing the right API protocol is an important decision for any enterprise. The wrong choice can lead to performance issues, integration problems, and increased development time. Two of the most commonly used protocols are GraphQL and gRPC. Each has its own strengths and is suited to different types of systems and goals. This guide will walk through the key features, …
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Navigating GCP IAP: Local and Deployed Development with .NET and React
I’m currently working on several cloud-native projects hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that use .NET for the API and React for the UI. These projects rely on GCP’s Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) to handle authentication, which occurs before any requests reach the Application Load Balancer or the application itself.
While GCP’s IAP offers robust security benefits, configuring a .NET and React application to work seamlessly with it—both locally during development and when deployed to a Cloud Run instance as a Docker container—proved to be more challenging than I expected. The available documentation and resources for this setup are sparse and often fragmented, making it difficult to piece together a clear solution.
This blog post is my way of sharing the lessons I’ve learned along the way. By outlining the steps and solutions that worked for me, I hope to save others from the trial and error I experienced and provide a clearer path for integrating GCP IAP with .NET and React applications.
Best Practices: Enterprise App Development With Python
Python has become the go-to language for enterprise-level applications, and it’s easy to see why. With its simplicity, versatility, and extensive libraries, Python provides an excellent framework for developing robust applications. But despite its wide use, successful enterprise app development with Python requires a thoughtful and strategic approach. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best practices that can …
How to Integrate AI & ML Into Enterprise Applications
AI and machine learning (ML) are no longer just emerging trends; they’re driving real change across the enterprise world. However, approaching AI & ML integration without a well-defined strategy can result in wasted time, resources, and missed opportunities. To ensure success, you must begin with a clear vision of your goals. What problem are you solving? What value will AI …
Simplifying IAP Setup on GCP with Terraform
Discover how Terraform IAC setup simplifies cloud infrastructure management, with a focus on Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) configuration on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Learn from real-world challenges and solutions to streamline your cloud environment and automate processes.
