What is it?
The google-cloud library is a client for accessing Google Cloud
Platform services that significantly reduces the boilerplate code you have
to write. The library provides high-level API abstractions so they're
easier to understand. It embraces Ruby idioms, works well with the
standard library, and integrates better with your codebase. All this means
you spend more time creating code that matters to you.
The google-cloud library is configured to access Google Cloud Platform
services and authenticate (OAuth 2.0) automatically on your behalf. With a
one-line install and a private key, you are up and ready to go. Better
yet, if you are running on a Google Compute Engine instance, the one-line
install is enough!