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What does "GCP" mean in programming?
GCP is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
Google Cloud Platform. Google's cloud computing services, including compute (Compute Engine), storage (Cloud Storage), databases (Cloud SQL), and machine learning tools. Known for its data analytics and Kubernetes capabilities.
Example
"The data pipeline runs on GCP using BigQuery for analytics and Cloud Functions for event processing."
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