Google Colab is an invaluable tool for SEO professionals. Since 2017 it has been revolutionizing the way they approach Python coding. It has surged in popularity and particularly among the SEOs who appreciate its unique ability to run code directly on the platform. The unique feature is not available on GitHub and the capability makes it a favorite for those who are seeking quick as well as efficient solutions for their coding needs.
Colab is a hosted Jupyter Notebook service provided by Google. It allows users to write and run Python code with minimal setup. It basically leverages the cloud infrastructure of Google.
Jupyter Notebooks are online tools and enable users to write code, solve math problems, create graphs and document work in a single as well as shareable environment. It acts as a digital notebook and keeps all parts of a project organized. The parts are easily accessible too.
Google Colab is free to use. However, more computing power comes at a price tag starting at $9.99 per month.
The primary advantage of Google Colab is its quick setup process. Installing Python on a local machine is sometimes cumbersome. Colab has simplified the process by pre-installing most common Python libraries. Hence, it saves time and reduces frustration of managing dependencies.
Google Colab also does not drain the computer bandwidth. Usually, running compute-intensive tasks slows down the local machine. Colab offloads the burden to the cloud and allows users to continue working on other tasks without any interruption. It is particularly beneficial for SEOs who often run background crawls.