May 1, 2024
Updated May 11, 2025
23 minute read
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) represents a suite of cloud computing services offered by Google. It provides a series of modular cloud services including computing, data storage, data analytics, and machine learning, running on the same infrastructure that Google uses internally for its end-user products, such as Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube. For those intrigued by the prospect of building and managing powerful applications, leveraging cutting-edge data analytics, or pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence, Google Cloud offers a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. Working with Google Cloud can be an engaging endeavor, allowing professionals to architect robust solutions, unlock insights from vast datasets, and contribute to transformative projects across various industries.
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Reading list
We've selected seven books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Google Cloud.
Written by Google Cloud engineers, this book covers the advanced features and capabilities of GCP, providing guidance on optimizing performance, scalability, and security in cloud applications.
Authored by Google's Kubernetes experts, this book covers the fundamentals and advanced topics of Google Kubernetes Engine, providing deep insights into container orchestration and management.
Explores Google Cloud's big data and machine learning capabilities, covering topics such as data storage, processing, and analytics, as well as model development and deployment.
Delves into the core concepts and services of Google Cloud Platform, including compute, storage, networking, and containers. It offers a deep understanding of GCP's architecture and best practices.
Focusing on serverless computing, this book provides practical guidance on designing, developing, and operating serverless applications on Google Cloud Platform.
Is tailored for architects and engineers responsible for designing and implementing scalable and highly available applications on Google Cloud Platform. It covers best practices and patterns for cloud architecture.
Explores serverless and cloud-native development on Google Cloud Platform, guiding developers in building scalable, event-driven, and cost-effective applications.
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