Google Cloud for Developers

The ultimate guide for developers, with straight to the point information, advice, and tips on how to write and run code, migrate legacy services and extend your applications with Google Cloud.Key Features* Master all options for running your code on the cloud and improve it using Google Cloud services* Migrate your legacy code to the cloud without hassles and learn to create code which runs anywhere* Use the hands-on examples to learn and showcase your experience with Google CloudBook DescriptionMany organizations are discovering the benefits of running code on the cloud and migrating their legacy applications. This process can be overwhelming for Developers and Engineers who are new to the cloud. Filled with practical tips and expert advice from a Google developer, this book will help you to achieve more and faster in terms of application development.You will begin with understanding and comparing all available options to run your code. You will then be able to write, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot your code without leaving the Google Cloud IDE, along with guidance on selecting the best option for each use case. Next, you will get to grips with the basic Google Cloud infrastructure services and connecting your code with public APIs. This will help you to easily add features to your application such as language translation, object detection in images or videos and many more. Further, you will have a comprehensive list of tips and best practices to make your migration as smooth as possible. If you are interested in writing code from scratch, the book will show you the basics of hybrid cloud applications to build services which can run virtually anywhere.By the end of this book, you will know how to approach application development process with no hassles while successfully moving your code to Google Cloud.What you will learn* Understand how to write, run, and troubleshoot code on Google Cloud* Choose among all available options for running your code* Connect your code to Google Cloud services using public APIs* Migrate your code to Google Cloud without surprises* Architect hybrid cloud solutions which can run virtually anywhere* Get to grips with Cloud Functions, App Engine, GKE and AnthosWho This Book Is ForThis book is targeted towards Cloud Architects, Engineers and Developers willing to migrate their applications and services to Google Cloud or start building them from scratch. Entrepreneurs in early-stage start-ups and IT Professionals who want to know more about Google Cloud from the eyes of a Developer will also benefit from reading this book. Readers are expected to have a basic understanding of Cloud concepts and basic experience on how to write Python and Shell scripts.

Hector Parra Martinez worked in Corporate IT for more than 15 years, specializing in Failure Monitoring and Automatic Recovery. Five years ago, he joined Google as a Customer Solutions Engineer, helping the largest customers in Spain and EMEA to make the most out of Google Cloud for their Advanced Marketing Analytics and Data Activation projects in Google Ads and Google Marketing Platform.Hector is a certified Google Cloud Digital Leader and co-leads Google's 'Mind the Gap' program in Spain, created to encourage more young women to pursue science and engineering careers. In his spare time, He is a big fan of retro gaming, TV shows, and electronic music. He also loves traveling with his wife, Eva, and spending quality time with his big family.