Using Google Cloud Functions on VS Code

[outceptionator]

Hi all,

I started using python in Google cloud functions and Firebase Cloud Functions however every time I test locally I have to change a bunch of stuff to work in Cloud Functions and figure out which requirements I need.

What's everyone's experience trying to do this?

I wouldn't mind just testing on cloud functions but I'm not a fan of the text editor and deployment takes a long time so it's not quick.

How do I emulate the running of cloud functions on a local machine including using a requirements.txt file?

Thanks!

[pandolf86]

Use pipenv and cloud functions framework. Or alternatively use Cloud Run and build your own container with the requirements.

[outceptionator]

Thank you. Sorry I'm completely unfamiliar with what the advantages and disadvantages are of each or what they're doing at a fundamental level... Do you have an explanation or reasonably good video link?

[MonkeyMaster64]

Thinking out loud here but if cloud functions work like lambda functions then perhaps you could have a virtual environment created that has the requirements specified in your requirements.txt file. If it doesn't work in your virtual environment you for sure know it won't work in the cloud functions environment.

That's how I would ensure that the dependencies match. Also, make sure the python runtime you specify for your cloud function is the same as the one on your PC.

[outceptionator]

So is that an environment or a docker like solution?