What is the function of Cloud Pub/Sub Lite?

Cloud Pub/Sub Lite is designed as a cost-effective solution for moderate throughput data ingestion and messaging. Unlike the full version of Cloud Pub/Sub, which caters to scenarios requiring high throughput and near-infinite scaling capabilities, Cloud Pub/Sub Lite targets use cases where users need a simpler setup with budget-friendly pricing.

This service provides a structure that is inherently easier to manage for developers who want to handle moderate data traffic without the complexities often associated with high-performance systems. By balancing cost and capability, it ensures that organizations can still build efficient data ingestion pipelines without incurring higher expenses associated with more robust services.

While high throughput streaming data is a characteristic of the original Cloud Pub/Sub, it is not the focus for Cloud Pub/Sub Lite, which intentionally serves a different set of needs. Similarly, real-time analytics capabilities are not a primary function of this service, nor is it specifically aimed at integration with third-party applications in the way other tools might be. The focus remains on providing a straightforward, affordable messaging service suitable for moderate workloads.