Hi everyone,
I’ve been experimenting with Google Cloud services and APIs to make small, fun tools. One project I built is a text-based generator inspired by pop culture trends.
How I built it:
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Data layer: I stored word/phrase sets in Google Sheets.
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Backend: Connected via Sheets API, with caching for performance.
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Frontend: Simple HTML/JS to randomize and display outputs.
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Hosting: Deployed using Cloud Run for easy scalability.
What I learned:
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Sheets API is lightweight but quota management is important.
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Caching with Cloud Run reduced latency by ~40%.
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Randomization logic is simple but gives a surprisingly engaging result.
If anyone’s curious, I wrote up a small demo project and published it online. It’s called Brat Generator —
Would love feedback on performance optimization and whether Cloud Functions might be a better fit than Cloud Run in this use case.