1.1.1 - Introduction to Google Cloud Platform

Last updated Jan 16, 2025

Youtube Video | ~3min

Another option is Github Codespace - but I have not used this option yet so my notes may not cover or help with questions or issues

❗Don't panic - you likely do not have any data in your cloud yet.

⚒️ My Google Cloud Platform says 'Google Cloud' and no longer includes 'Platform'

🔖 Find your GCP Google Cloud link and create your free account. It will ask for a credit card, but it will not charge you, it will actually give you a $300 dollar credit after your 90 day trial. See the Zoomcamp Slack for more FAQ.

Create A New Project

1. Go to your GCP Google Cloud link and after you create your account you can create your first project. On the upper left hand side of your home screen, click 'My First Project'.

2. This will open a window that will show your current projects & allow you to create a new one. Select 'New project' in the upper right hand side of this opened window.

1. This will again open another window. Fill in 'Project name' with 'taxi-rides-ny' or whatever you want and keep 'Location' as 'No Organization'. Then click 'Create'

✅ And now you have created your first GCP Google cloud platform project!