<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Choosing data storage for microservices is crucial; NoSQL can be more scalable in serverless environments.Google Cloud Firestore is explored as a serverless NoSQL database for modern applications, particularly AI and ML workloads.Firestore integrates well with tools like LangChain and LlamaIndex for various patterns like document loaders and vector stores.Firestore simplifies integration with AI services, enabling features such as automated embedding generation and image classification.Using Firestore with Micronaut and Java 21 for server-side development is detailed in the article.Setting up the project, client libraries, and configuring Firestore client are essential steps in working with Firestore.Code examples for creating a Firestore controller, validating feedback requests, and writing data to Firestore are provided.Firestore is highlighted as a great choice for scalable, AI-powered microservices in a serverless environment.The article emphasizes focusing on business value rather than infrastructure management with Firestore and Micronaut.Firestore with its scalability and integration with Micronaut simplifies building serverless, AI-powered applications.