Course Description

Course Overview

The Application Development with Cloud Run (ADCR) course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and deploy serverless applications on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Cloud Run. This course focuses on the key concepts, tools, and best practices for building scalable and portable applications using Cloud Run.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the ADCR course, participants should have a strong understanding of software development principles and familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or Node.js. Prior experience with cloud computing concepts and basic knowledge of containerization will be beneficial. Participants should also have access to a GCP project or demo environment to practice the concepts covered in the course.

Methodology

The ADCR course follows a blended learning approach, combining theoretical instruction, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions where application development concepts and best practices for Cloud Run are explained. They will also have access to GCP resources and tools to gain practical experience in developing and deploying applications using Cloud Run. The course encourages active participation, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to reinforce learning.

Course Outline

Introduction to Cloud Run

Overview of serverless computing and its benefits

Understanding the key features and capabilities of Cloud Run

Exploring development environments and tools for Cloud Run

Building Containerized Applications

Containerization concepts and best practices

Creating Docker images for Cloud Run deployments

Optimizing container images for size and performance

Deploying Applications on Cloud Run

Deploying applications to Cloud Run using the command-line interface and Cloud Console

Configuring and managing Cloud Run services

Managing traffic, scaling, and auto-scaling on Cloud Run

Integrating with Cloud Services

Utilizing GCP services like Cloud Storage, Firestore, and Pub/Sub in Cloud Run applications

Authenticating and authorizing applications with Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) and service accounts

Implementing event-driven architectures with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub

Monitoring and Debugging Cloud Run Applications

Monitoring application performance with Stackdriver

Utilizing logging and error reporting for troubleshooting

Debugging and profiling Cloud Run applications

Security and Compliance

Implementing security best practices for Cloud Run applications

Configuring network access controls and firewall rules

Meeting compliance requirements and data protection regulations

Outcome

By the end of the ADCR course, participants will have:

• Developed a comprehensive understanding of serverless application development concepts and best practices
• Acquired practical knowledge in developing and deploying applications on Cloud Run
• Gained expertise in containerization and optimizing container images for Cloud Run
• Learned techniques for integrating Cloud Run applications with other GCP services
• Gained hands-on experience through practical labs and exercises
• Prepared to develop and deploy scalable and portable applications on Cloud Run in the GCP environment

Labs

The ADCR course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in developing and deploying applications on Cloud Run. Some examples of lab exercises include:

1. Containerizing an application and creating a Docker image
2. Deploying a containerized application on Cloud Run
3. Configuring traffic splitting and scaling on Cloud Run
4. Integrating Cloud Run applications with Cloud Storage or Firestore
5. Monitoring application performance and troubleshooting issues with Stackdriver
6. Implementing security controls and network access rules for Cloud Run applications

These labs enable participants to apply the concepts learned in the course and gain hands-on experience in developing and deploying applications on Cloud Run, allowing them to develop practical skills as application developers in a serverless environment.