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.
The library supports the following authentication methods:
The library makes it easier to batch multiple HTTP requests/responses. For details, see the batch documentation.
The library has convenient classes that help with media upload and media download.
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
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.
This is an open-source library, and contributions are welcome.