We're co-hosting this study jam with GDG NY, https://www.meetup.com/gdgnyc Study Jams are community-run study groups for students on Google Developers content, on various product topics. On this event you'll: AGENDA: Requirements Cloud Study Jam ADVANCED TOPICS: Mobile Site Certification Successful completion of the exam gives you a professional accreditation from Google that shows you have proficiency in basic and advanced aspects of mobile website design and development. The credential will be listed on a Google Partners page and also provided as a printable certificate. GDG NYC StudyJams Benefits • Important to know
* Learn how to set up development and production environments in the Cloud.
* Learn how Docker and Kubernetes work, or learn how to process Big Data in the Cloud.
* Get access to Qwiklabs.com, a Google training tool, free of charge (a $70+ value).
* Get Google-hosted badges for your online profiles, to show potential employers what you know about Cloud computing.
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5:00pm: Doors Open
5:30pm: Cloud Study Jams / GCP Essentials
7:00pm: Mobile Site Certification / Requirements & Schedule
7:30pm: Cloud Study Jams / Advanced Topics
8:30pm: Doors Close
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Bring a laptop (PC, Mac or Chromebook) and charger
Have a modern browser installed. (We recommend Firefox or Chrome).
Join GDG NY Slack (https://gdgny.herokuapp.com)
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Want to get started on the Google Cloud, but don't know where to begin? Join us for our Cloud Study Jam! Together we'll work through three Google Cloud Platform Essentials labs, then you will get free access to the next quest so you can finish this series of labs at home to get a Google-hosted badge for your online profile. You will be able to get hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Scientific Data Processing, which will earn you additional badges. Registered attendees will get free access to Cloud Labs content (a $70+ value). Completion will require mandatory attendance at this "prep" session followed by 2-8 hours of self-study. GCP ESSENTIALS:
1. Creating a Virtual Machine
2. Provision Services with Cloud Launcher
3. Creating a Persistent Disk (Activity Tracking)
1. Intro to Docker
2. Scientific Data Processing lab
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Learn about key technologies like mobile speed, PWA, AMP and web payments that are critical to developing and deploying modern mobile web sites and apps. Review require materials (takes 3-4 hours). Then take a Google-provided certification exam (90 minutes, multiple choice) to validate your knowledge.
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1. Content provided by Google Developers
2. Accreditation (badges) from Google for your professional profile
3. Community support that will ensure you get to the finish line
4. Early alerts (via Meetup, Slack) to relevant resources/promotions to level up further
An email will be sent out either from David Silva, or from "GDG Cloud NYC Mailing List" in the week prior to the event with additional details. Please white-list these email addresses so your Spam Filters don't suppress it. If possible, please join Slack (https://gdgny.herokuapp.com) ahead of time.
