Share My Creation [Web][SithasoGoogleSheetsAPI] - Replace Traditional Back Ends with Google Sheets

Hi Fam!

NB: Please note the technology discussed here can be used in JavaScript & also in BANano Projects.

After a couple of days of planning and building SithasoGoogleSheetsAPI, its finally here.

The Hidden Power of Google Sheets as a Database

Imagine building full-stack web applications without the complexity and cost of traditional databases. What if you could leverage the familiar, collaborative power of Google Sheets as your backend? That’s exactly what SithasoGoogleSheetAPI makes possible.

The Problem: Database Complexity Holding Back Innovation​

Traditional web development requires:

• Setting up expensive database servers (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Managing complex infrastructure and scaling
• Dealing with authentication, security, and backups
• Writing extensive backend code for CRUD operations

For many developers, especially those building MVPs, prototypes, or small-to-medium applications, this overhead is prohibitive. Google Sheets offers a familiar interface, but lacks the programmatic power needed for serious applications, well things are changing.

The Solution: SithasoGoogleSheetAPI - Your Google Sheets Backend​

SithasoGoogleSheetAPI bridges this gap by transforming your Google Sheets into a fully-featured backend database with a REST-style API. It’s a lightweight JavaScript library that provides:

Complete CRUD Operations​

• Create: Add new records with auto-generated unique IDs
• Read: Retrieve records by ID, field values, or complex queries
• Update: Partial updates with automatic type casting
• Delete: Remove individual or multiple records

Advanced Features​

• Batch Operations: Process multiple records efficiently
• Intelligent Caching: Multi-level caching (data, records, queries) for lightning-fast performance
• Type Casting: Automatic data type conversion (strings, numbers, booleans, dates)
• Advanced Querying: Filtering, sorting, pagination, and field selection
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error management and validation

Enterprise-Ready Security​

• OAuth2 authentication with automatic token refresh
• Secure API key management
• Rate limiting and retry logic
• Data validation and sanitization

Real-World Success: Full-Stack CRUD Web App​

I’ve personally built a complete full-stack CRUD web application using SithasoGoogleSheetAPI with Google Sheets as the backend. The results were remarkable:

• Development Time: Reduced from weeks to days
• Cost: Nearly zero backend infrastructure costs
• Scalability: Handles thousands of records effortlessly
• Collaboration: Non-technical team members can edit data directly in Sheets
• Maintenance: Minimal ongoing server management

The application manages categories, provinces and contacts details and has analytics and reporting - all powered by Google Sheets through SithasoGoogleSheetAPI.

Why Choose SithasoDaisySheetAPI?​

For Developers:​

• Rapid Prototyping: Get from idea to working app in hours
• Familiar API: REST-style interface that’s easy to learn
• Zero Configuration: Just provide your Google Sheets credentials
• TypeScript Support: Full type definitions included

For Businesses:​

• Cost Effective: Eliminate expensive database hosting
• Collaborative: Team members can edit data in familiar Google Sheets
• Scalable: Grows with your business needs
• Reliable: Built on Google’s robust infrastructure

For Startups:​

• MVP Development: Perfect for validating ideas quickly
• Iterate Fast: Change data structure without migrations
• Focus on Product: Spend time on features, not infrastructure

Perfect For:​

• SaaS Applications: User management, billing, analytics
• Content Management: Blogs, portfolios, documentation
• E-commerce: Product catalogs, order management
• Data Dashboards: Real-time reporting and analytics
• Prototyping: Quick MVPs and proof-of-concepts

Get Started Today​

SithasoGoogleSheetAPI is available for a minimal certificate of appreciation of $25 with:

• Complete source code and documentation
• Lifetime updates and support
• Commercial usage license

Transform your development workflow and build powerful applications with the simplicity of spreadsheets and the power of code.

How to Reproduce

1. Get BANano
2. Get SithasoDaisy5 (remember to copy b4xlib to additional libraries folder)
3. Step by Step on setting up Google Sheets API.
4. In B4J, click File > New > SD5 GoogleSheetAPI

5. Get SithasoGoogleSheetAPI
6. Add the file to your BANano / javascript project.

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Mashy

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Hi Fam I have always been curious about this and wanted a version I could use with BANano. Finally its here, well, kinda loading... The ability to use Google Sheets as your back-end. Let's watch.. STEP BY STEP SETUP Follow these steps to set up your Google Sheet and get the credentials...

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[fernando1987]

Wow, this is an amazing contribution!
This solution truly makes B4X one of the few platforms that offers a native and almost complete integration with Google Sheets.


From experience, I know how much of a headache it can be to create a library that connects properly with the Google Sheets API — dealing with authentication, tokens, and the API structure is not easy at all.


So, congratulations and thank you for your excellent work! This will definitely save many developers hours of effort and open up a lot of new possibilities for B4X projects based on BANano.