Guide to Google Drive API V3 Integration

Aug 9, 2024

Google Drive API Version 3 Tutorial Notes

Introduction

  • Series: Everyday Be Coding
  • Presenter: Klaus Torres
  • Focus: Accessing Google Drive API using Microsoft ASP.NET MVC

What is Google REST API?

  • A set of APIs developed by Google for communication with Google services.
  • Integration with various services, e.g., Search, Gmail, Google Drive, etc.

Understanding REST API

  • REST API: Stands for Representational State Transfer.
  • Relies on stateless client-server communication protocols.
  • Commonly uses HTTP protocols.

Google Drive API Version 3

  • Popular API for integrating Google Drive with applications.
  • Enables storage and access to user data in the form of applications across platforms.
  • Diagram Explanation:
    • Client application (independent of platform) communicates with cloud database via cloud storage REST API.
    • Users can store and retrieve documents using this REST API.

Key Differences Between API Versions

  • Google Drive API Version 3 is the latest version.
  • Major changes: Removal of duplicate functionalities and changes in field names compared to Version 2.

Enabling Google Drive API Version 3

  1. Requirements:
    • Google account.
    • Register application on Google API Console.
  2. Steps to Enable:
    • Access the Google API Console using a specific link.
    • Create a new project (e.g., "My Project").
    • Click on "Enable API" to enable Google Drive API for the account.
    • Go to the Credentials dashboard to create credentials.
    • Set up the Consent Screen:
      • Enter email address and product name.
    • Create credentials by selecting OAuth Client ID.
    • Input client name and create.
    • Retrieve the Client ID and Client Secret.
    • Download the JSON file containing the client information.

Importance of the JSON File

  • Contains essential client information (Client ID, Client Secret, Project ID, etc.).
  • Required for application communication with Google Drive API.

Upcoming Tutorials

  • Upload a file to Google Drive.
  • View, download, and delete files using Google Drive API.

Conclusion

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