Introduction to Google Cloud Firestore
Picking the right database solution on Google Cloud Platform can be tricky. There are so many options to choose from, and sometimes the differences between them are not very obvious. In this lesson, you will learn about Firestore, one of Google’s NoSQL databases. We will cover what it can do, how it differs from some other databases, and how to get started using it.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what Google Cloud Firestore is
- Learn how to use it to store and retrieve data
- Know how to create indexes
- Know how to install the emulators for local development
Intended Audience
- Database administrators
- Cloud Architects
- GCP Developers
- Anyone preparing for a Google Cloud certification
Prerequisites
- Some experience with databases and writing queries
Daniel began his career as a Software Engineer, focusing mostly on web and mobile development. After twenty years of dealing with insufficient training and fragmented documentation, he decided to use his extensive experience to help the next generation of engineers.
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