Firestore (Native Mode)
Connecting to Firestore (Native Mode) from a DevZero workspace.
If you're more of a visual learner, check out the video tutorial!
Architecture Diagram
Prerequisites
- Follow the Connecting to GCP guide.
Existing Database
Step 1: Accessing GCP Firestore Instance from a DevBox
- Connect to your DevZero workspace.
- Store the Google Authentication Credentials on the workspace.
- Install Python and PIP:
- Install Firestore Admin API:
- Set the GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS environment variable.
- Write a Python scipt to test the Firestore Admin API Connection:
- Run the Python Script:
If the connection is successful, you should see "Connected" printed in the terminal output.
New Database
Step 1: Creating an Firestore Instance
- Go to Firestore > Databases and click on Create database.
- Choose the Native Mode and click on Continue.
- Enter your Database ID and select the between Region and Multi-region mode.
- Choose your desired region and click on Create Database.
Step 2: Accessing Firestore Database from DevBox
- Connect to your DevZero workspace.
- Store the Google Authentication Credentials on the workspace.
- Install Python and PIP:
- Install Firestore Admin API:
- Set the GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS environment variable.
- Write a Python scipt to test the Firestore Admin API Connection:
- Run the Python Script:
If the connection is successful, you should see "Connected" printed in the terminal output.