Client Libraries and Sample Code

Google Data client libraries are available to help you write client applications that use the Sites Data API.

For each language, the client library provides tools and an abstraction layer, letting you construct queries and use response data without having to create HTTP requests or process HTTP responses by hand. Each client library provides classes that correspond to the elements and data types that the API uses. The libraries also provide extensions for specific Google services that have Data APIs.

Client libraries are not tied to a specific version of the API. Client libraries include access to all the versions of the API and let you specify a version to develop against. The API versions supported by each client library are listed in the table below.

Client Libraries

	Latest Library	API Versions Supported by the Client Library	Reference Docs	Resources
Java	Download	v1.4	Javadoc	Getting Started Guide Using Eclipse with the Java Client Library Java Client Library Project (GitHub) Java Language Developer's Guide
Python	Download	v1.4	PyDoc	Getting Started Guide Python Client Library Project (GitHub) Python Language Developer's Guide

Sample code

These sample programs demonstrate how to use the API and the client libraries. Use them to help you get started!

• Java
  • Google Sites Import / Export Tool
  • Command-line sample using the client library
• Python
  • Command-line sample using the client library
• Other
  • Google Data API Tips Blog

Tutorials

Articles to help you get up and running quickly, debug problems or use your favorite language with Google Data APIs.

• Eclipse with the Java client library
• Google Data on Rails
• Creating a Google Data Gadget
• Using cURL to interact with Google Data services
• Using Proxy Servers with the Google Data client libraries
• Network Capture Tools for API debugging
• Debugging Google Data clients: Exploring Traffic from Within your Program

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