In this chapter, we will deliver an overview of Google Cloud Functions. It will provide you with a good understanding of the what, why, and how of Google Cloud Functions. Knowing the basis for any technology and its use case will assist with integration and application in the real world.
To achieve this outcome, we will again build an application throughout the chapter to illustrate some critical aspects of Cloud Functions.
The topics covered in this chapter include the following:
- Introducing Google Cloud Functions
- Developing with the Functions Framework
- Exploring the Cloud Functions workflow
- Understanding the HTTP protocol
