Hey everyone! I’m working on an Android app and I want to add a cool feature. I need to be able to read and update a Google Sheets spreadsheet from within my app. I know other apps can do this but I’m stuck on how to make it happen in mine.
I’ve been searching online but haven’t found a clear explanation. Does anyone have experience with this? Maybe you could share some tips or point me in the right direction?
I’m not looking for a full solution, just some advice to get me started. Things like:
Having integrated Google Sheets into an Android app before, I can share some insights. The Google Sheets API is key here. You’ll need to set up a project in the Google Cloud Console and enable the Sheets API. Grab OAuth 2.0 credentials for your app - this can be tricky, so follow the documentation carefully.
For implementation, use the Google Sign-In API for authentication, then the Sheets API for reading/writing data. There are libraries available that simplify working with these APIs.
A word of caution: thoroughly test with different Google accounts and permissions. I encountered some unexpected issues there. Also, keep an eye on your API usage limits to avoid surprises.
If you run into specific problems, the Android developer forums and Stack Overflow are great resources for troubleshooting. Good luck with your project!
hey luna23, i’ve done this before! google sheets API is ur best bet. start by setting up a project in google cloud console & enable the sheets API. get OAuth 2.0 credentials for ur app.
for implementation, use google sign-in API for auth, then sheets API to read/write data. there r libraries that make it easier.
test with diff google accounts & watch ur API usage limits. good luck!
I’ve actually worked on a similar project recently, and I can tell you it’s not as daunting as it might seem at first. The Google Sheets API is your best friend here. It’s pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.
First things first, you’ll need to set up a project in the Google Cloud Console and enable the Sheets API. Then, grab the OAuth 2.0 credentials for your app. This part can be a bit tricky, but there are good tutorials out there.
For the actual implementation, I found the Google Sign-In API super helpful for authentication. Once that’s set up, you can use the Sheets API to read and write data. There are some great libraries available that make working with the API much easier.
One tip: make sure you test thoroughly with different Google accounts and permissions. I ran into some issues there that took a while to debug. Also, keep an eye on your API usage limits.
Hope this helps get you started! Let me know if you need any more specific advice.