Getting Started

To get started with the Google APIs Client Library for Java, take a look at the available 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 methods:

• OAuth 2.0
• ClientLogin (deprecated Google 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 5 (or higher), standard (SE) and enterprise (EE)
• Android 1.5 (or higher) (Note that this library's support for Android is @Beta.)
• Google App Engine

GData Java Client Library (deprecated)

If you currently use the GData Java client library, you need to migrate to the Google APIs Client Library for Java. For details, see the migration guide.

Contribute

This is an open-source library, and contributions are welcome.