Google Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage is a scalable, durable, and secure object storage service offered by Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It allows users to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web, with features like versioning, lifecycle management, and fine-grained access controls. It is designed for high availability and global accessibility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from data backup to content delivery.
Developers should learn and use Google Cloud Storage when building applications that require reliable and scalable storage for unstructured data, such as media files, backups, or large datasets. It is particularly useful in cloud-native environments, data analytics pipelines, and web applications where low-latency access and integration with other GCP services like BigQuery or Cloud Functions are needed. Use cases include hosting static websites, storing logs, and serving as a data lake for machine learning projects.