Learn how to set up a comprehensive development environment for Python and SQL using an Ubuntu 18.04 VM on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Docker. Gain hands-on experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and containerization while setting up essential tools like Jupyter Lab and PostgreSQL. Explore GCP's web console, pricing, and firewall configurations, and master Docker basics for efficient container management. Install and configure Python tools, set up a PostgreSQL database using Docker, and learn to access it through various interfaces including Docker CLI, SQL Workbench, and Jupyter Lab. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional environment ready for diving deeper into Python programming and SQL mastery.