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.