Google Cloud Platform Integration with PyCharm - Zachary Nguyen, 2024

Step 1: Install PyCharm Professional

Download and install PyCharm Professional Edition. The Community Edition does not support Google Cloud Platform integration.

Step 2: Install the Google Cloud Tools Plugin

Open PyCharm.
Navigate to File > Settings (or PyCharm > Preferences on macOS).
Select Plugins.
Search for “Google Cloud Tools”.
Click Install and restart PyCharm if necessary.

Step 3: Create a GCP Project

Go to the Google Cloud Console.
Click on the project dropdown and select New Project. Follow the instructions to create it.

Step 4: Set up a Service Account

In the GCP Console, navigate to IAM & Admin > Service accounts.
Click Create Service Account and fill in the necessary details.
Assign the appropriate roles (e.g., Project Editor).
In the Keys tab of your new service account, click Add Key > Create new key.
Choose JSON and download the key file.

Step 5: Connect PyCharm to GCP

In PyCharm, go to File > Settings or PyCharm > Preferences.
Navigate to Clouds.
Click the + symbol, choose Google Cloud, and name your configuration.
Select the downloaded JSON key file.

Step 6: Use PyCharm for GCP Operations

Deploy applications to App Engine.
Browse GCP resources like Google Cloud Storage.
Run and debug applications in the GCP environment.

Author: Zachary Nguyen, 2024

Note: Keep your tools updated and manage service account permissions carefully for security. """