Installing the gcloud CLI · 9 min read

There are four ways to interact with GCP: * the Google Cloud Platform Console (Web user interface) * the Cloud Shell and Cloud SDK (Command-Line interface) * the Cloud Console Mobile App (For iOS and Android) * REST-based APIs (For custom applications) In this post, I will outline how to setup the Google Cloud SDK (Software Development Kit) onto your local machine. ...

Real World Application on GCP · 5 min read

I haven't posted in a while as I have been consuming a lot of course content from Google Cloud Skills Boost, in particular their [Cloud Engineer Learning Path](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/paths/11), in preparation for sitting my Associate Cloud Engineer exam. But there is only so much passive learning I can do before I need to mix in some actual development. I am therefore planning on producing a web application hosted fully on GCP to compliment my learning. ...

Passing the GCP Cloud Digital Leader certification · 9 min read

In March 2024 I decided that I wanted to upskill in GCP. As well as practical experience, I wanted my learning to include theory. I know from experience that I personally benefit from following a structured learning path. I therefore concluded that I become GCP Certified was a great option for me personally. This lead me to investigate the certification structure of Google Cloud Platform, and ultimately to the ['GCP Cloud Digital Leader'](https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/cloud-digital-leader) certification. ...

Automating GCP build when new blog post is published · 18 min read

In this post, I'll share my journey from manual uploads of new blog posts to a CI/CD automated approach. Buckle up, because we're harnessing the power of GCP Cloud Build to say goodbye to manual deployments and hello to effortless updates! Let's explore how I built a system that automatically builds and deploys my latest blog content directly from my GitLab repository to my dedicated Cloud Storage bucket, ensuring my website is always serving the freshest content after a code push. ...

Hosting my blog on GCP · 17 min read

In the spirit of this whole blog, my goal is to learn about and gain experience with GCP. Therefore, it was a no brainer that I should host and run it using GCP. This post outlines my initial steps to get this blog up and running quickly and accessible on the web. ...

And so it begins · 1 min read

I'm diving headfirst into the world of GCP, eager to explore its potential and unlock its power. As a complete beginner to GCP, I'm here to document my learning journey, share my experiences (both smooth and bumpy!), and hopefully provide some valuable insights for others starting their GCP adventure. So, whether you're a curious GCP newbie like me, or just looking to expand your GCP knowledge, join me on this exciting ride! ...