Hey everyone, I’m working on an Android app and I need some help. I want to display info from a Google Sheets spreadsheet in my app. The spreadsheet has two sheets, and I want to show each sheet’s data in separate activities.
I’m not sure where to start with this. What’s the best way to pull data from Google Sheets into an Android app? I’ve heard about something called jxl.jar, but I don’t know if that’s the right tool for this job.
Can anyone give me some pointers on how to tackle this? What libraries or APIs should I be looking at? Any code examples or tutorials you can recommend would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for any advice!
hey have u tried using the Google Sheets API? it’s pretty straightforward. you’ll need to set up a project in google cloud console, enable the api, and create a service account. then u can use the api client library in ur app to fetch the data. just make sure to share ur spreadsheet with the service account email. good luck!
I’ve actually worked on a similar project recently, and I found that using the Google Sheets API is the most reliable way to go. It might seem daunting at first, but it’s not too bad once you get the hang of it.
First, you’ll need to set up a project in the Google Cloud Console and enable the Sheets API. Then, create a service account and download the JSON key file. This key is crucial for authentication.
In your Android app, you’ll use the Google Sheets API client library. Make sure to add the necessary dependencies to your gradle file. Then, you can use the credentials from your JSON key to authenticate and access your spreadsheet.
One tip: when fetching data, try to minimize API calls by requesting larger ranges of data at once, rather than making multiple small requests. This can help with performance, especially if you’re dealing with a lot of data.
Also, don’t forget to handle errors gracefully. Network issues or API rate limits can cause problems, so make sure your app can handle these scenarios without crashing.
It takes some time to set up, but once it’s working, it’s pretty smooth sailing from there. Good luck with your project!
For accessing Google Sheets data in an Android app, I’d recommend using the Google Sheets API. It’s robust and well-documented. First, set up a project in Google Cloud Console and enable the Sheets API. Then, create a service account and download the JSON key file. In your Android app, use the Google Sheets API client library to authenticate with the service account credentials. You can then fetch data from your spreadsheet using API calls. Remember to share your spreadsheet with the service account email. This method provides secure access and is scalable for most app needs. There are good tutorials available on the Google Developers site that can guide you through the process step-by-step.