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 course, 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
Hello, and welcome to “Introduction to Google Cloud Firestore”. My name is Daniel Mease and I’ll be taking you through this course. I am a trainer at Cloud Academy with over 20 years of software and web development experience.
This course is intended for:
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Database administrators
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Cloud Architects
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GCP Developers
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Anyone preparing for a Google Cloud certification
Upon completing this course, you will learn:
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What Google Cloud Firestore is
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How to use it to store and retrieve data
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Creating indexes
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How to install the emulators for local development
The following prerequisites will be helpful for completing this course:
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Some experience with databases and writing queries
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Please note that, when this video was recorded, all course information was accurate. Google is constantly updating its products and services as part of its ongoing drive to innovate. As a result, over time, minor discrepancies may appear. Here at Cloud Academy, we strive to keep our content up to date in order to provide the best training available.
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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.
Daniel has spent his most recent years designing and running technical classes for both Amazon and Microsoft. Today at Cloud Academy, he is working on building out an extensive Google Cloud training library.
When he isn’t working or tinkering in his home lab, Daniel enjoys BBQing, target shooting, and watching classic movies.