AI-generated Key Takeaways
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Get started with the Google API Client Library for Java by exploring Google Cloud-specific samples.
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Detailed setup instructions, including guidance for Maven users, explain the library's structure and components.
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The library supports OAuth 2.0 for authentication and provides features for batching HTTP requests/responses and media upload/download.
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Supported Java environments include Java 7+, Android 4.0+, and Google App Engine.
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These open-source libraries welcome contributions.
Getting started
To get started with the Google API Client Library for Java , take a look at the Google Cloud-specific samples .
For information about the structure of the library and its multiple components, see the detailed setup instructions , which include instructions for Maven users .
To ask questions, report bugs, discuss the library, and read the announcements, see the Support page.
Authentication
The library supports the following authentication method:
Batching
The library makes it easier to batch multiple HTTP requests/responses. For details, see the batch documentation .
Media upload/download
The library has convenient classes that help with media upload and media download .
Supported Java environments
The library supports the following Java environments:
- Java 7 (or higher)
- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) (or higher) (Note that this library's support for Android is @Beta .)
- Google App Engine
Contribute
These are open-source libraries , and contributions are welcome.
