Developer's Guide
Getting started
To get started with theGoogle API Client Library for Java, take a look at theGoogle Cloud-specific samples.
For information about the structure of the library and its multiple components, see thedetailed setup instructions, whichincludeinstructions for Maven users.
To ask questions, report bugs, discuss the library, and read the announcements, see theSupport page.
Authentication
The library supports the following authentication method:
Batching
The library makes it easier to batch multiple HTTP requests/responses. For details, see thebatch documentation.
Media upload/download
The library has convenient classes that help withmedia upload andmedia 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 areopen-sourcelibraries,andcontributions are welcome.
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Last updated 2025-05-07 UTC.