Google Cloud Firestore in Datastore mode is a fast and fully-managed NoSQL document-oriented database that lets you rapidally build and maintain databases for mobile and web applications. It provides you with a SQL-like query language named GQL, to let you easily query the database. Cloud Firestore skills in Google Cloud are essential for attaining certifications like the Professional Data Engineer certification. For such certifications and to build solutions in Google Cloud, a good grasp of Cloud Firestore in Datastore mode principles is needed.
The playground is a safe and secure sandbox environment for you to explore your own ideas, follow along with Cloud Academy courses, or answer your own questions all without the need to install any software on your local machine. The extended duration of this playground provides you with ample time to play to your heart's content. The goal is to be able to experiment and learn with little start time or overhead. Feel free to experiment with creating and configuring a Cloud Firestore database. You'll have the permissions necessary to create a Cloud Firestore in Datastore mode database. Enjoy!
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You may benefit from being familiar with Google Cloud Firestore in Datastore mode. The following labs cover this topic: