Google Colab

Google Colab (Colaboratory) is a free cloud-based Jupyter notebook environment that allows users to write and execute Python code in their browser. It provides access to computing resources including GPUs and TPUs, and integrates with Google Drive for storage and sharing. It is widely used for data analysis, machine learning, and educational purposes.

Also known as: Colab, Google Colaboratory, Colab Notebook, Colab Pro, Colab Enterprise

Why learn Google Colab?

Developers should use Google Colab when they need a quick, no-setup environment for Python development, especially for data science and machine learning projects that require GPU acceleration. It is ideal for prototyping, collaborative work, and learning, as it eliminates the need for local installations and offers free access to powerful hardware.

Learning Resources

• docs: Google Colab Official Documentation
• video: Introduction to Google Colab for Beginners
• tutorial: Google Colab Tutorial on freeCodeCamp
• course: Machine Learning in Google Colab Course on Coursera