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Quick Overview
googleapis/google-cloud-node is the official Node.js client library for Google Cloud Platform services. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and APIs to interact with various Google Cloud services, making it easier for developers to integrate Google Cloud functionality into their Node.js applications.
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage of Google Cloud services
- Official library maintained by Google, ensuring reliability and up-to-date features
- Well-documented with extensive examples and guides
- Supports both CommonJS and ES modules
Cons
- Large package size due to the extensive coverage of services
- Learning curve can be steep for beginners due to the wide range of features
- Some services may have limited functionality compared to their REST API counterparts
- Frequent updates may require occasional code adjustments
Code Examples
- Initializing a Cloud Storage client:
import { Storage } from '@google-cloud/storage';
const storage = new Storage();
- Uploading a file to Cloud Storage:
async function uploadFile(bucketName, fileName, filePath) {
await storage.bucket(bucketName).upload(filePath, {
destination: fileName,
});
console.log(`${fileName} uploaded to ${bucketName}`);
}
- Using BigQuery to run a query:
import { BigQuery } from '@google-cloud/bigquery';
const bigquery = new BigQuery();
async function runQuery() {
const query = 'SELECT name, COUNT(*) as count FROM `bigquery-public-data.usa_names.usa_1910_2013` GROUP BY name ORDER BY count DESC LIMIT 10';
const [job] = await bigquery.createQueryJob({ query });
const [rows] = await job.getQueryResults();
console.log(rows);
}
Getting Started
-
Install the desired Google Cloud service package:
npm install @google-cloud/storage
-
Set up authentication:
- Create a service account and download the JSON key file
- Set the
GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS
environment variable to the path of the JSON key file
-
Use the library in your code:
import { Storage } from '@google-cloud/storage'; const storage = new Storage(); async function listBuckets() { const [buckets] = await storage.getBuckets(); console.log('Buckets:'); buckets.forEach(bucket => { console.log(bucket.name); }); } listBuckets().catch(console.error);
Competitor Comparisons
Modularized AWS SDK for JavaScript.
Pros of aws-sdk-js-v3
- Modular architecture allows for smaller bundle sizes and improved performance
- Supports both Node.js and browser environments
- Comprehensive documentation and extensive examples
Cons of aws-sdk-js-v3
- Steeper learning curve due to more complex API structure
- Requires more setup and configuration compared to google-cloud-node
- Less integrated with other cloud services outside of AWS ecosystem
Code Comparison
aws-sdk-js-v3:
import { S3Client, PutObjectCommand } from "@aws-sdk/client-s3";
const client = new S3Client({ region: "us-west-2" });
const command = new PutObjectCommand({
Bucket: "my-bucket",
Key: "my-file",
Body: "Hello, World!",
});
google-cloud-node:
const { Storage } = require('@google-cloud/storage');
const storage = new Storage();
const bucket = storage.bucket('my-bucket');
const file = bucket.file('my-file');
file.save('Hello, World!');
The aws-sdk-js-v3 code demonstrates a more modular approach, importing specific clients and commands. It requires more setup but offers finer control. The google-cloud-node code is more concise and straightforward, with a simpler API structure that may be easier for beginners to understand and use.
Firebase Javascript SDK
Pros of firebase-js-sdk
- Simplified API for common web and mobile app features
- Real-time database and synchronization capabilities
- Comprehensive authentication and user management
Cons of firebase-js-sdk
- Less flexibility for advanced cloud operations
- Limited customization options compared to google-cloud-node
- Potential vendor lock-in to Firebase ecosystem
Code Comparison
firebase-js-sdk:
import { initializeApp } from 'firebase/app';
import { getFirestore, collection, addDoc } from 'firebase/firestore';
const app = initializeApp(firebaseConfig);
const db = getFirestore(app);
await addDoc(collection(db, 'users'), { name: 'John', age: 30 });
google-cloud-node:
const { Firestore } = require('@google-cloud/firestore');
const firestore = new Firestore();
await firestore.collection('users').add({ name: 'John', age: 30 });
The firebase-js-sdk offers a more streamlined API for common app development tasks, while google-cloud-node provides greater flexibility and access to a wider range of Google Cloud services. firebase-js-sdk is ideal for rapid development of web and mobile apps, particularly those requiring real-time features. google-cloud-node is better suited for more complex cloud applications and services that need fine-grained control over Google Cloud resources.
Node.js helper library
Pros of twilio-node
- Simpler API structure, focusing on a specific set of communication services
- More comprehensive documentation with code examples for each API endpoint
- Faster release cycle with more frequent updates
Cons of twilio-node
- Limited scope compared to google-cloud-node's broader range of services
- Less integration with other cloud services
- Smaller community and ecosystem
Code Comparison
twilio-node:
const client = require('twilio')(accountSid, authToken);
client.messages
.create({
body: 'Hello from Node',
from: '+15017122661',
to: '+15558675310'
})
.then(message => console.log(message.sid));
google-cloud-node:
const {PubSub} = require('@google-cloud/pubsub');
const pubsub = new PubSub();
async function publishMessage() {
const topicName = 'my-topic';
const data = JSON.stringify({foo: 'bar'});
const messageId = await pubsub.topic(topicName).publish(Buffer.from(data));
console.log(`Message ${messageId} published.`);
}
Both libraries offer straightforward APIs for their respective services. twilio-node focuses on communication services with a simple client-based approach, while google-cloud-node provides a more extensive set of cloud services with a modular structure. The choice between them depends on the specific needs of your project and the range of services required.
Node.js library for the Stripe API.
Pros of stripe-node
- Focused solely on payment processing, offering a more streamlined and specialized API
- Extensive documentation and examples for common payment scenarios
- Regular updates and active community support
Cons of stripe-node
- Limited to Stripe's payment services, lacking the broader cloud functionality of google-cloud-node
- May require additional integrations for non-payment related features
Code Comparison
stripe-node:
const stripe = require('stripe')('sk_test_...');
const paymentIntent = await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
amount: 1000,
currency: 'usd',
payment_method_types: ['card'],
});
google-cloud-node:
const {Storage} = require('@google-cloud/storage');
const storage = new Storage();
const [files] = await storage.bucket('my-bucket').getFiles();
files.forEach(file => {
console.log(file.name);
});
The code snippets demonstrate the difference in focus between the two libraries. stripe-node is tailored for payment processing, while google-cloud-node provides access to various Google Cloud services, such as storage in this example.
Both libraries offer promise-based APIs and follow Node.js conventions, making them easy to integrate into existing projects. However, the scope and use cases for each library differ significantly, with stripe-node being more specialized and google-cloud-node offering broader cloud functionality.
The Official Twilio SendGrid Led, Community Driven Node.js API Library
Pros of sendgrid-nodejs
- Focused specifically on email sending, providing a streamlined API for this purpose
- Extensive documentation and examples for various email-related tasks
- Simpler setup process for basic email functionality
Cons of sendgrid-nodejs
- Limited to email-related features, unlike the broader Google Cloud SDK
- May require additional libraries for more complex cloud-based operations
- Less integration with other cloud services compared to google-cloud-node
Code Comparison
sendgrid-nodejs:
const sgMail = require('@sendgrid/mail');
sgMail.setApiKey(process.env.SENDGRID_API_KEY);
const msg = {
to: 'recipient@example.com',
from: 'sender@example.com',
subject: 'Hello World',
text: 'This is a test email from SendGrid',
};
sgMail.send(msg);
google-cloud-node:
const {Storage} = require('@google-cloud/storage');
const storage = new Storage();
async function createBucket() {
await storage.createBucket('my-bucket');
console.log('Bucket created successfully.');
}
createBucket();
The code examples highlight the difference in focus between the two libraries. sendgrid-nodejs provides a straightforward way to send emails, while google-cloud-node offers a broader range of cloud services, such as storage management in this example. The choice between these libraries depends on the specific needs of your project and the extent of cloud services required.
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Google Cloud Node.js Client Libraries
Node.js idiomatic client libraries for Google Cloud Platform services.
Libraries are available on GitHub and npm for developing Node.js applications that interact with individual Google Cloud services:
If the service is not listed above, google-api-nodejs-client interfaces with additional Google Cloud APIs using a legacy REST interface.
When building Node.js applications, preference should be given to the libraries listed in the table.
Enabling APIs
Before you can interact with a given Google Cloud Service, you must enable its API.
Links are available for enabling APIs in the table at the beginning of this document, and in each libraries README.md.
Authentication
Download your Service Account Credentials JSON file
To use Application Default Credentials, You first need to download a set of JSON credentials for your project. Go to APIs & Auth > Credentials in the Google Developers Console and select Service account from the Add credentials dropdown.
This file is your only copy of these credentials. It should never be committed with your source code, and should be stored securely.
Once downloaded, store the path to this file in the GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS
environment variable.
Other Authentication Methods
Other authentication methods are outlined in the README for google-auth-library-nodejs, which is the authentication library used by all Google Cloud Node.js clients.
Example Applications
- nodejs-getting-started - A sample and tutorial that demonstrates how to build a complete web application using Cloud Datastore, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Pub/Sub and deploy it to Google App Engine or Google Compute Engine.
- gcloud-node-todos - A TodoMVC backend using google-cloud-node and Datastore.
- gitnpm - Easily lookup an npm package's GitHub repo using google-cloud-node and Google App Engine.
- gcloud-kvstore - Use Datastore as a simple key-value store.
- hya-wave - Cloud-based web sample editor. Part of the hya-io family of products.
- gstore-node - Google Datastore Entities Modeling library.
- gstore-api - REST API builder for Google Datastore Entities.
Supported Node.js Versions
Our client libraries follow the Node.js release schedule. Libraries are compatible with all current active and maintenance versions of Node.js. If you are using an end-of-life version of Node.js, we recommend that you update as soon as possible to an actively supported LTS version.
Google's client libraries support legacy versions of Node.js runtimes on a best-efforts basis with the following warnings:
- Legacy versions are not tested in continuous integration.
- Some security patches and features cannot be backported.
- Dependencies cannot be kept up-to-date.
Client libraries targeting some end-of-life versions of Node.js are available, and
can be installed through npm dist-tags.
The dist-tags follow the naming convention legacy-(version)
.
For example, {{ metadata['lib_install_cmd'] }}@legacy-10
installs client libraries
for versions compatible with Node.js 10.
Versioning
Our libraries follow Semantic Versioning.
Please note it is currently under active development. Any release versioned 0.x.y
is subject to backwards-incompatible changes at any time.
Stable: Libraries defined at the Stable quality level are stable. The code surface will not change in backwards-incompatible ways unless absolutely necessary (e.g. because of critical security issues) or with an extensive deprecation period. Issues and requests against Stable libraries are addressed with the highest priority.
Preview: Libraries defined at the preview quality level are still a work-in-progress and are more likely to get backwards-incompatible updates.
Contributing
Contributions to this library are always welcome and highly encouraged.
See CONTRIBUTING for more information on how to get started.
License
Apache 2.0 - See LICENSE for more information.
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