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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