๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ป Originally posted on LinkedIn
I started using BigQuery in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) as my SQL sandbox and didn't really pay much attention to anything else. And while I will most likely never use a lot of the tools & services available, I at least wanted to understand the core concepts, how the platform is structured and what it actually is (and isnโt).
If youโre like me (a bit of nerd and always curious ๐ค) and want to be able to contribute to conversations without feeling like an imposter then this shortlist of resources will help you get there.
The content gets very technical about halfway through, but thought the first couple of modules were really helpful in framing up some of the basics. You can take the course for free but will need sign up for credits if you want to complete the labs (first 30 days are free).
This playlist covers a lot of the basics and most of the different tools. I didnโt watch all of them but depending on why you are checking out GCP, you can pick and choose whatโs relevant to you.
I love it when someone explains seemingly abstract concepts and makes it relatable by using easy to understand terminology. Definitely watch the intro, it really helped me frame up Google Cloud vs GCP and the different types of offerings (Infrastructure, Platform, Software).
If you were looking to get certified and in need of free training content, this 6hour course is incredibly detailed and offers a lot of additional free resources. You can scan the table of contents and navigate to specific topics youโre interested in and then watch parts of the course.
The documentation on Google Cloud is very extensive. I like this overview because it covers the basics and points you towards more in depth documentation if you want to go into more detail.
Happy learning!
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