Quickstarts

• Query a public dataset with the Google Cloud console

  Learn how to locate and query public datasets in BigQuery by using the Google Cloud console.

• Load and query data with the Google Cloud console

  Learn how to use the Google Cloud console to create a dataset, load sample data into a BigQuery table, and query tables.

• Explore the Google Cloud console

  Learn more about how to use the Google Cloud console.

• Query a public dataset with the bq command-line tool

  Learn how to examine and query public datasets in BigQuery by using the bq tool.

• Load and query data with the bq command-line tool

  Learn how to use the bq tool to create a dataset, load sample data into a BigQuery table, and query tables.

• Explore the bq command-line tool

  Learn more about how to use the bq tool.

• Try the client library

  Get started with the BigQuery API in your favorite programming language.

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