Developing Applications with Cloud Run Functions on Google Cloud

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Run Functions

• Define Cloud Run functions.

• Identify the use cases, features, and benefits of Cloud Run functions.

• Distinguish the types of Cloud Run functions, and identify the supported languages for developing functions.

• Develop and deploy a Cloud Run function using the Google Cloud console and gcloud CLI.

Module 2: Calling and Connecting Cloud Run Functions

• Understand the different kinds of triggers available, and learn how to specify triggers for functions.

• Connect services and functions with workflows.

• Connect functions to resources in a VPC network.

Module 3: Securing Cloud Run Functions

• Secure Cloud Run functions with identity and network-based access controls.

• Understand function identity.

• Understand how to authenticate and authorize access to functions for invocation and administration.

• Protect functions and related data with encryption keys.

Module 4: Integrating with Cloud Databases

• Integrate Cloud Run functions with cloud databases such as Firestore and Memorystore.

• Use secrets with Cloud Run functions.

• Use environment variables with Cloud Run functions.

Module 5: Best Practices for Functions

• Use best practices when developing and implementing functions.

• Understand how to retry event-driven functions on failure.

Partners and customers who want to learn about using Cloud Run functions and improve their application development skills on Google Cloud.

Prerequisites:

• Knowledge of Google Cloud console, gcloud CLI, and basic programming experience in Node.js or Python.

• Some understanding of other Google Cloud services that include Cloud Storage and Pub/Sub.

• Understanding of HTTP, and experience using HTTP client tools like curl.

• Completion of the Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure course is recommended.