Google Colab is a free cloud-based platform that lets you write and execute Python code in your browser, with particular strength in machine learning and data analysis. The platform provides free GPU access, seamless Google Drive integration, and real-time collaboration features, making it an attractive choice for both beginners and professionals.
Key advantages of Google Colab include:
- Zero setup requirements and browser-based access
- Free GPU/TPU computing resources (with usage limits)
- Direct GitHub integration for notebook sharing
- Built-in Google Drive storage integration
- Real-time collaboration capabilities
Common use cases:
- Students learning Python and machine learning
- Data scientists prototyping ML models
- Researchers sharing computational notebooks
- Teams collaborating on data analysis projects