Google Cloud APIs

Underneath every user interface, command-line tool and SDK for Google Cloud is a purpose-built set of APIs. These APIs offer deep control over every facet of the Google Cloud Platform. Understanding the layout and mechanisms to control these APIs is an important step in mastering the overall platform.

Managing APIs

The Google Cloud Console offers a reasonably detailed dashboard for controlling API access and monitoring usage. To view the dashboard, go to Navigation menu | APIs & Services | Dashboard. From here, users can view time-series metrics for traffic, errors, and latency, as well as a breakdown of API usage by service. This is a good way to get an overall feel of the activity of your project across...