What steps are needed to create a named version of a Google Sheet using the API?

“What are the detailed steps required to create a named version of a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API, including any necessary setup, authentication, and API calls?”

To create a named version of a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API, follow these detailed steps:

Step 1: Set Up Your Project Create a Google Cloud Platform Project:

Go to the Google Cloud Console and create a new project.

Enable the Google Sheets API for your project.

Create a Service Account:

In the Google Cloud Console, go to the "Credentials" tab.

Click "Create Credentials" and select "Service Account".

Fill in the required details and create the service account.

Download the JSON key file for the service account.

Share the Spreadsheet with the Service Account:

Open the Google Sheet you want to work with.

Share the sheet with the service account email address and grant it "Editor" permissions.

Step 2: Authenticate Your Application Use the service account JSON key file to authenticate your application

Step 3: Create a Named Version of the Sheet To create a named version, you can use the spreadsheets.create method to create a new spreadsheet and copy the data from the original sheet

Step 4: Copy Data from the Original Sheet To copy data from the original sheet to the new named version, you can use the spreadsheets.values.batchGet and spreadsheets.values.batchUpdate methods

Step 5: Run Your Application Run your application to create the named version of the Google Sheet and copy the data.

By following these steps, you can create a named version of a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API.