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Google offers to host your application
Stephen Withers
Tuesday, 08 April 2008 11:27
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Google is taking applications from developers that want to preview its forthcoming application hosting system.The Engine will provide automatic replication and load balancing as the number of users increases, as well as access to Google's APIs for services such as authentication and email.
At this stage, Python is the only supported language, though Google officials indicated others will be added at a later date.
The Engine SDK includes an emulator that runs on a local computer so that programs can be tested before uploading to Google's systems.
Applications running on the Engine can be made public or restricted to a specific audience such as employees of the company concerned.
Several sample applications have already been created, including movie quotes, carpooling and chat.
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