Google Drive API v3

3 posts · Jan 2010 – Dec 2018

What this trail covers

The Google Drive API has evolved to v3, offering improved performance and new features for uploading and downloading files, as well as managing file metadata. This iteration focuses on streamlining common operations and providing a more efficient developer experience for interacting with Drive data. The OAuth 2.0 Playground is a tool that allows developers to test Google APIs, including the Drive API, by providing an interface to obtain authorization credentials and make API requests. The Document API has been updated to support new features.

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Dec 2018Sync Google Drive files to apps using the Drive REST API, bidding farewell to the Drive Android API- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the deprecation of the Drive Android API and the migration to the Drive REST API for syncing Google Drive files to apps. It highlights the benefits of the REST API, including its broader platform support and more robust feature set, and provides guidance for developers to transition their applications.
Dec 2018Upgrade to version 2 of the Google Drive Activity API- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the upgrade to version 2 of the Google Drive Activity API. This new version provides more granular information about file activity, including changes to file permissions and sharing settings. It also introduces new methods for querying activity history and filtering results, enabling developers to build more sophisticated applications that leverage Drive's activity data.
Jan 2016Google Drive: Uploading & downloading files plus the new v3 API redux- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the Google Drive API v3, detailing its improvements over previous versions. It specifically covers how to upload and download files, and highlights new features and changes in the API's functionality for managing file metadata. The post emphasizes the benefits of the new API for developers working with Google Drive.
Dec 2015A leaner and faster Google Drive API- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the release of Google Drive API v3, highlighting its focus on improved performance and streamlined operations for common tasks like uploading and downloading files, and managing file metadata. It emphasizes a more efficient developer experience.
Jan 2014Introducing the Google Drive Android API- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the release of the Google Drive Android API, providing developers with programmatic access to Google Drive functionality on Android devices. It details how to use the API to upload, download, and manage files, and introduces the concept of the Drive API for Android.
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Jun 2012Announcing Version 2 of the Google Drive SDK- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the release of Version 2 of the Google Drive SDK, which includes a new API for managing files and folders. The new API offers improved performance and a more streamlined developer experience for interacting with Google Drive data.
Jun 2012OAuth 2.0 Playground and Google Drive API- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the OAuth 2.0 Playground as a tool for developers to test Google APIs, specifically highlighting its use with the Google Drive API. It explains how to obtain authorization credentials and make API requests to Google Drive, demonstrating the practical application of OAuth 2.0 for API access. This contributes to the evolution of developer tools for interacting with Google Drive.
Apr 2012Introducing Google Drive and the Google Drive SDK- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the launch of Google Drive and its associated SDK. It highlights the ability to store and sync files across devices, share files with others, and access Drive from various platforms. The SDK provides developers with tools to integrate Google Drive functionality into their applications, enabling them to build new experiences around file storage and collaboration.
Jan 2010Documents List API: Upload any file type and more!- Google Developers BlogIntroduced the Documents List API, which allows developers to upload any file type (documents, images, videos) to Google Docs. This API also supports programmatic management of these files, including creating, retrieving, updating, and deleting them. The API enables developers to integrate file management capabilities into their applications, allowing users to store and access their files within the Google Docs ecosystem.