Watch and learn: Introduction to the Google Base API

Posted by Eric Bidelman, Google Data APIs Team

The Google Base Data API allows you to programmatically manipulate your Google Base data. For those of you unfamiliar with Google Base, it's a free service that allows a user to insert, update, and delete virtually any kind of data for Google to index. So for example, you can upload job postings, list products from an online store, or publish your favorite recipes--- all for the world to search and find.

To help you get started using the API, I've created an introductory video that explains some of the basic operations you'll need to manage your items. I also show off a new JavaScript sample which should help you make sense of the Google Base terminology and its query structure:



So get your popcorn ready, kick back and enjoy the show!