README-samples.txt

Google data API - README for samples package
Mar 05, 2008

Overview
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The Google data APIs ("GData" for short) provide a simple standard protocol for
reading and writing data on the web. GData combines common XML-based
syndication formats (Atom and RSS) with a feed-publishing system based on the
Atom publishing protocol, plus some extensions for handling queries.

Google also provides a set of client libraries for interacting with
GData-enabled services, in a variety of programming languages. Using these
libraries, you can construct GData requests, send them to a service, and
receive responses.

Several services currently support the GData API. A complete up-to-date list
along with respective documentation can be found on the GData site at
http://code.google.com/apis/gdata.


Package information
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This package contains:
 o  Code samples to interact with each of the Google Services using GData Java
    API.
 o  Precompiled libraries to access supported Google Services using GData API.
 o  Javadoc for GData API.

Refer to INSTALL-samples.txt for details on how to install and use this package.

Related Resources:
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1. GData API documentation:
    http://code.google.com/apis/gdata/
2. First time users refer to getting started guide
    http://code.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=78455&topic=12022
3. Using Proxy Servers with GData Java client library
    http://code.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=71349&topic=11369#java
4. For questions/reporting bugs/feedback visit
    http://groups.google.com/group/google-help-dataapi