Firebase Firestore 4: Getting Started from Pluralsight

Cloud Firestore is a NoSQL document database that lets you easily work with data at a global scale. This course will teach you the basics of Cloud Firestore, including basic syntax, adding, managing, querying, and securing data.

Firebase Firestore is a flexible, scalable database for mobile, web, and server development from Firebase and the Google Cloud Platform that every developer should utilize. In this course, Firebase Firestore: Getting Started, you’ll gain the skills needed to build a complete working application. First, you’ll learn the basics of Cloud Firestore. Next, you’ll explore the Firebase console as a tool used to manage data from an interface. Finally, you'll discover how to add, manage, and query data from a Cloud Firestore and how to deploy security rules so the data is safe from external risks. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of Firebase Firestore that will help you as you move forward to create your own personal or commercial apps.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started

Firebase Firestore Basics

Cloud Firestore with Firebase Console

Adding and Managing Data

Querying Data

Securing Data

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Ervis Trupja, who specializes in cloud computing and Google Cloud Platform

Suitable for beginners or programmers with little to no experience with Cloud Firestore

Provides hands-on experience via Firebase console and exercises

Covers core aspects of Cloud Firestore, including querying, data management, and security

Part of a larger series of Firebase Firestore courses, allowing for deeper exploration of the topic

May require prior programming knowledge or experience

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Firebase Firestore 4: Getting Started with these activities:

Attend a Firestore workshop or meetup

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Engage with experts and peers, gaining insights and perspectives beyond the course content.

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Search for Firestore workshops or meetups in your area.
Register for and attend the event.

Review Firestore documentation

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Provide foundational knowledge of Firestore's capabilities and core concepts.

Browse courses on Cloud Firestore

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Explore the official Firestore documentation.
Read through the "Getting Started" guide.
Familiarize yourself with the basic syntax.

Assist other students with Firestore implementation

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Solidify understanding by helping others, fostering deeper comprehension and retention.

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Identify opportunities to help peers with Firestore.
Provide guidance, answer questions, and share resources.

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Build a simple web application using Firestore

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Apply Firestore knowledge to a practical scenario, enhancing comprehension and retention.

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Design the application's data model.
Implement CRUD functionality using Firestore.
Deploy the application and test its functionality.

Write a blog post about Firestore best practices

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Enhance understanding by explaining concepts to others and reinforcing learning.

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Identify a specific Firestore best practice.
Research and gather information on the topic.
Write a well-structured and informative blog post.

Career center

Learners who complete Firebase Firestore 4: Getting Started will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers design, develop, and maintain mobile applications for smartphones and tablets. They work with a variety of technologies, including mobile operating systems, programming languages, and frameworks. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Mobile Developers build a foundation in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure mobile applications that use Cloud Firestore for data storage and synchronization.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines that collect, transform, and store data. They work with a variety of technologies, including databases, data warehouses, and big data platforms. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Data Engineers develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This open-source NoSQL database service provides real-time data synchronization across multiple devices, making it an essential skill for Data Engineers.

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Cloud Developer

Cloud Developers specialize in the design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services. They work with a variety of cloud computing platforms and technologies, including Cloud Firestore. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Cloud Developers build a solid foundation in Cloud Firestore, enabling them to develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based applications and services.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers research, design, develop, test, and maintain software systems. They work with a variety of technologies, including programming languages, frameworks, and databases. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Software Engineers develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to design and develop scalable, reliable, and secure software systems that use Cloud Firestore for data storage and synchronization.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and manage computer software. They work on a wide range of projects, from small personal apps to complex enterprise systems. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can provide aspiring Software Developers with foundational knowledge in a critical technology. Cloud Firestore is a NoSQL document database that provides real-time data synchronization across multiple devices, making this a highly sought-after skill among employers.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design, build, and maintain cloud-based solutions. They work with a variety of technologies, including cloud computing platforms, databases, and networking. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Cloud Architects build a foundation in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based solutions using Cloud Firestore.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators work with database systems, including cloud-based and on-premises options. They plan, install, configure, manage, and maintain databases to ensure reliable access to critical data. This course, Firebase Firestore: Getting Started, can help aspiring Database Administrators develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This open-source NoSQL database service helps build flexible, scalable applications while providing real-time data synchronization.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications. They work with a variety of technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web frameworks. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Web Developers build a foundation in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure web applications that use Cloud Firestore for data storage and synchronization.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to build models that can predict future events or outcomes. They work with a variety of tools and techniques, including machine learning, statistics, and data visualization. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Data Scientists develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to build and maintain data pipelines that collect and store data in Cloud Firestore, which can then be used to train machine learning models.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data to help businesses make informed decisions. They use a variety of tools and techniques to transform raw data into actionable insights. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Data Analysts build a foundation in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to extract valuable insights from data stored in Cloud Firestore, making them highly sought after by employers.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They use a variety of tools and techniques to automate and streamline the software development process. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring DevOps Engineers develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate the deployment and management of Cloud Firestore databases.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's data and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They work with a variety of tools and techniques to identify and mitigate security risks. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Information Security Analysts develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to secure Cloud Firestore databases and protect the data they contain from unauthorized access.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the planning, development, and launch of new products. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, designers, and marketers. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Product Managers develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to make informed decisions about when and how to use Cloud Firestore in their products.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with businesses to identify and solve problems. They use a variety of tools and techniques to gather and analyze data, and develop recommendations for improvement. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring Business Analysts develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to gather and analyze data from Cloud Firestore to identify areas for improvement within a business.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing an organization's information technology systems. They work with a variety of stakeholders, including business leaders, employees, and vendors. Firebase Firestore: Getting Started can help aspiring IT Managers develop foundational knowledge in Cloud Firestore. This knowledge can be applied to make informed decisions about when and how to use Cloud Firestore in their organization.

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