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gcloud = GCP in this context, yes.
GCP could definitely be a good product and a real competitor to AWS/Azure given Google's technical expertise. Given Google's recent track-record though it isn't clear that the vision is there.
Guys, you are destroying your hiring pipeline.
I actually had a former college approach me about an opportunity to work at gcloud and feel like I am a great fit for the position. The work seems fun and the pay is right...but my single biggest concern is the future of the product in terms of longevity. I am strongly considering rejecting any possible offers just for this reason.