Google Cloud Routes
Google Cloud Routes is a networking service in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that defines paths for network traffic, enabling communication between virtual machine instances, VPN tunnels, and other resources within and across VPC networks. It manages routing tables automatically and allows custom static routes for advanced network configurations, such as directing traffic through specific gateways or appliances.
Developers should learn Google Cloud Routes when building scalable applications on GCP that require complex networking setups, such as hybrid clouds, multi-region deployments, or traffic management through firewalls or load balancers. It is essential for scenarios like setting up VPNs, implementing network segmentation, or optimizing data flow in microservices architectures to ensure reliable and secure connectivity.