How to set up a Postgres on GCP without Cloud SQL
Here are some instructions on how to setup a Postgres database in the cloud, and access it from your other cloud services like Cloud Run. This is an alternative to the managed Cloud SQL service from Google, and is more affordable if you have a smaller use case.
ReadHow to install gcloud on an M1 Mac
If you're having trouble installing the gcloud CLI on your Mac m1, this should help.
ReadBuilding a coffee API with Go Fx and Firestore
A step-by-step walkthrough of building a Go Fx app using Firestore to build a database of coffee beans & roasters and an API to fetch & update data.
ReadRecipe: Thanksgiving Turkey
I stole this recipe from the November 2019 Bon Appetit. This expertly spiced & glazed turkey is cut into pieces, dry-rubbed overnight, and glazed continuously during it's slow cook. It's still the best turkey I've ever had.
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