AI-generated Key Takeaways
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Client libraries simplify using the Books API with your preferred programming language, including a dedicated library for Java.
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Google offers generic API client libraries for the Books API, available in various languages like Java, JavaScript, .NET, Objective-C, PHP, and Python.
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Early-stage client libraries are also provided for Dart, Go, Node.js, and Ruby, expanding the range of language options.
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Sample code is available for all supported languages, demonstrating practical usage and aiding in understanding API implementation.
Client libraries make it easy to use the Books API in your favorite language!
Books API client libraries
We have developed a client library written specifically for the Books API.
| Language | Google Books Client library name | Public repository | Required Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java | Google Books Client Library for Java | Download | Google APIs Client Library for Java |
Google API client libraries
We also offer generic Google API client libraries that you can use with Books API.
The Google API client libraries, which are available in a number of popular programming languages, make it easy to use the Books API.
In the following tables, the first column shows each library's stage of development (note that some are in early stages), and links to documentation for the library. The second column links to available samples for each library.
These early-stage libraries are also available:
Featured samples
Often, the easiest way to learn how to use an API is to look at sample code. The tables above provide links to some basic samples for each of the languages shown. This section highlights some additional interesting samples for the Books API.
| Language | Featured samples | API version |
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| Java |
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1.0 |