Object-relational mapping(ORM) helps developers to write queries using an object-oriented paradigm, which integrates naturally with application code in their preferred programming language. Many full-stack developers rely on ORM tools to write database code in their applications,  but since the SQL statements are generated by the ORM libraries, it can be harder for application developers to […]

Diagnosing and troubleshooting performance issues in an application can be difficult and time-consuming, particularly when a database is involved. Developers often have to rely on multiple, hard to use tools to identify and diagnose issues. Cloud SQL Insights, currently available for CloudSQL for PostgreSQL, is a new feature that provides developers with a single UI […]

Today we are excited to announce Cloud SQL Insights, a simple, open tool that helps developers quickly understand and resolve database performance issues on Cloud SQL. We designed Insights using open standards, with world-class visualizations and with modern architectures such as microservices in mind.  We want all database customers to make the most of their […]

Enterprises are accelerating their digital transformation—moving more and more workloads to the cloud. The cloud can often be complex, however, with unfamiliar tools to manage and operate large fleets of virtual machines (VM). In particular, managing infrastructure security and compliance visibility at cloud scale can be challenging for infrastructure and operations administrators. Customers tell us […]

Not a lot of things are certain in 2021, but one thing you can count on is Google Cloud’s commitment to our customers and to being a leader in open cloud. Supporting multiple workloads and meeting customers where they are is part of that open cloud commitment—and so is Bare Metal Solution, our solution to […]

One of the most fundamental aspects of any storage solution is durability—how well is your data protected from loss or corruption? And that can feel especially important for a cloud environment. Cloud Storage has been designed for at least 99.999999999% annual durability, or 11 nines. That means that even with one billion objects, you would […]

Our “State of the API Economy 2021” report indicates that despite the many financial pressures and disruptions wrought by COVID-19, 75% of companies continued focusing on their digital transformation initiatives, and almost two-thirds of those companies actually increased their investments and efforts. Because APIs are how software talks to software and how developers leverage data […]