- Desired Outcome: Possible. Based out of our previous experience. - When I last checked, JS API do not have spreadsheet API library . You need to write your (as we did) using the protocol specifications. If you consider writing JS libraries for Spreadsheet, then Python or server side API might be very helpful. However, then your desired outcome of having client side only web pages may not be accomplished.
Hope this note was helpful. Kumar _/|\_ www.saisk.com [email protected] "making a profound difference with knowledge and creativity..." On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM, Karl Gingerich <[email protected]> wrote: > *Background/Intro:* > > - I have limited knowledge of web server/client structure and protocol, > but have been able to create a gadget (client-side Javascript only) to > retrieve and present format data. > - I am working in a Apps Education domain. My users use Chrome, Firefox > and Safari - mostly. > - I have tried following all the numerous Google API docs I can > possibly find, with no clue still. > > > *Desired Outcome:* > > - I would also like to create a web app (client-side only, as a local > web page, callable via a users browser) with Javascript to do CRUD > operations. > > > *Main Question:* > > - Is my desired outcome possible, or am I 'smoken funny stuff'?! (it > can be browser specific - I'm not doing it for IE!) > - Should I just do it all with Python and API's? > > > *Other Notes:* > > - I do understand JSON/XML/ATOM protocol, if that is how it has to be > done, but I also understand that a PUT cannot be done from a > browser/client-side - is that right? Not even with Javascript? > - I also understand the need for JSONP or other method to get around > the 'same origin' issues - I think. > > > *So please help me, with my scattered and sketchy knowledge - Thanks ;)* >
