Course Description

Course Overview

The Professional Cloud Developer course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable applications on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This course focuses on the key concepts, tools, and best practices for building cloud-native applications using GCP services.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the Professional Cloud Developer course, participants should have a strong understanding of software development principles and experience with at least one programming language. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and GCP fundamentals 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 Professional Cloud Developer course follows a blended learning approach, combining theoretical instruction, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions where cloud development concepts, best practices, and GCP services are explained. They will also have access to GCP resources and tools to gain practical experience in building and deploying cloud-native applications. The course encourages active participation, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to reinforce learning.

Course Outline

Introduction to Cloud Development on GCP

Overview of cloud-native application development concepts

Understanding the benefits of developing on GCP

Exploring GCP services for cloud application development

Designing and Building Applications

Applying software development best practices for cloud applications

Designing applications for scalability, reliability, and performance

Utilizing GCP services for application development and deployment

Developing Cloud-Native Applications

Building applications using GCP’s serverless and managed services

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

Integrating data storage and databases with Cloud Datastore and Cloud SQL

Managing Application Development with APIs

Designing and implementing RESTful APIs using Apigee

Securing and managing API access with authentication and authorization

Implementing API versioning and lifecycle management

Deploying and Testing Applications

Packaging and deploying applications using containers and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Configuring continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Implementing automated testing and monitoring strategies

Monitoring, Debugging, and Troubleshooting

Implementing logging and monitoring solutions with Stackdriver

Utilizing Stackdriver Debugger for application debugging

Troubleshooting common issues in cloud applications on GCP

Outcome

By the end of the Professional Cloud Developer course, participants will have:

• Developed a comprehensive understanding of cloud development concepts and best practices on GCP
• Acquired practical knowledge in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications using GCP services
• Gained expertise in building scalable, reliable, and performant applications on GCP
• Learned techniques for managing APIs, implementing authentication and authorization, and versioning APIs
• Gained hands-on experience through practical labs and exercises
• Prepared to design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on GCP as a Professional Cloud Developer

Labs

The Professional Cloud Developer course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in building and deploying cloud-native applications on GCP. Some examples of lab exercises include:

• Building a serverless application using Cloud Functions and Cloud Pub/Sub
• Integrating data storage and databases with Cloud Datastore and Cloud SQL
• Designing and implementing a RESTful API using Apigee
• Packaging and deploying an application using containers and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Configuring a CI/CD pipeline for automated deployment and testing
• Implementing logging and monitoring solutions with Stackdriver

These labs enable participants to apply the concepts learned in the course and gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications on GCP, allowing them to develop practical skills as a Professional Cloud Developer.