Setting up Google Calendar API for IntrAgenda

This tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring Google Calendar API for your GitHub project with illustrative images.

Step 1: Access the Google Console page

Go to the Google Console page.
Accept the terms of use if prompted and create a new project.

Step 2: Create a project

Set a name for your project, for example, "IntrAgenda", and create the project.

Step 3: Access the OAuth Consent Screen page

Next, go to the OAuth consent screen.
Choose the "External" option and click on "Create."

Step 4: Configure the consent screen

Enter the name "IntrAgenda."
Select your email address below.
At the bottom of the page, re-enter your Google email and save.

Step 5: Continue the consent process

Click on "Save and continue" for the next two pages.

Step 6: Return to the dashboard

Once on the Summary page, press "Return to dashboard."

Step 7: Publish the application

Click on "Publish the app" and confirm.

Step 8: Enable Google Calendar API

Go to Google Calendar API and click on "Enable."

Step 9: Create OAuth credentials

Then, visit Credentials, create new credentials, and select 'OAuth client ID.'

Step 10: Configure OAuth client ID

Choose "Desktop App" with the name "IntrAgenda" and create.

Step 11: Download the credentials.json file

A popup will appear, allowing you to download the .json file.
Rename the downloaded file to 'credentials.json' and place it at the root of your repo.

You have now successfully configured Google Calendar API for IntrAgenda.