Google Cloud

What is Google Cloud?

Google Cloud Platform - A suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure that Google uses internally for its end-user products. Offers computing, storage, networking, big data, machine learning, and management tools. Features advanced data analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and Kubernetes Engine. Powers applications for companies like Spotify, Snapchat, and PayPal. Known for its strengths in data analytics, machine learning, and container orchestration. Provides enterprise-grade security and global infrastructure.

When to use it

• Ideal for cloud computing, data analytics, machine learning, application hosting, and enterprise solutions leveraging Google's infrastructure.
• Perfect for data-heavy applications, AI/ML projects, and when you need advanced analytics capabilities.
• Excellent for Kubernetes-based deployments, big data processing, and applications requiring Google's AI services.
• Commonly used for building data pipelines, machine learning models, and modern cloud-native applications.

When NOT to use it

• When you need the largest ecosystem - AWS has more services and third-party integrations
• Simple frontend deployments - Vercel or Netlify are more specialized
• When team is already on AWS - switching adds migration complexity
• Applications requiring Microsoft-specific services - Azure integrates better

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