Google provides a cloud-based development environment for user convenience, but developers are welcome to using their own local dev environment as well. In particular, this codelab supports Python 2 and 3, but we recommend moving to 3.x as soon as possible. This codelab requires you to use the Python language (although many languages are supported by the Google APIs client libraries, so feel free to build something equivalent in your favorite development tool and simply use the Python as pseudocode). If you prefer not to use Python, you're welcome to implement the codelab in your favorite development tool (supported languages' client libraries are available here) and simply refer to the Python examples as (executable) pseudocode.

Use those credentials to access the Google Drive API.

Obtain the necessary credentials for your app.

Create a new project in the Google/Cloud Developers Console.

Download the Google APIs client library for Python.

How will you use this codelab tutorial? Read it through only Read it and complete the exercises How would rate your experience with Google Workspace developer tools & APIs? Novice Intermediate Proficient

Some files and/or folders in your Google Drive.

Basic skills in Python (2 or 3), but you can use any supported language.

Ability to create source files with either a code editor or shell commands.

Familiarity to POSIX-compliant systems like Linux & Mac OS X.

A Google account (Google Workspace accounts may require administrator approval).

Access to the internet and a web browser.

Obtain file and folder information with the Google Drive API.

Write applications using Google & Google Workspace APIs.

Learn about using the Google APIs Client Libraries.

Obtain & use OAuth2 application credentials in your app.

Create a project using the Google/Cloud Developers Console.

With the formalities taken care of, you'll write an app to display the first 100 files & folders in your Google Drive by using its API. You'll be exposed to introductory topics such as how to use the developer console to create/manage projects, obtaining authorization credentials, and installing the API client libraries. The example will be done in Python for brevity and availability, but you can also choose to use your favorite development language. This codelab introduces you to using Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) HTTP-based RESTful APIs.

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