Developing a Google Data Studio Connector: Part 3
This is part 3 of "Developing a Google Data Studio Connector". If you haven't read previous two posts I recommend you to go back and read those posts. That will give you an idea of data studio connector and you will feel confident following this tutorial. So lets start coding our connector.
Step 2: Defining getConfig Function
Next we will define getConfig() function. Since we will be comparing the GitHub profiles so we add a input field to add the GitHub usernames. Here is the documentation on how to use getConfig().
Here config object is obtained from the connector. And then we define a newTextInput(). This makes a new text field and allows user to enter GitHub usernames. newInfo() on the upper side sets the info above the config fields to display some messages that user wants to display.
Step 3: Defining getSchema() Function
Next we define getSchema() function. Code snippet for this function is given below.
Here we grab the usernames from the request.configParams.username, then separate them and convert it to an array. Now userNames array contains the usernames of all the users. To know more about the request object refer this doc.
Step 3: Defining getData() Function
Next we define getData() function.This is the final function that we need to define. It will be triggered whenever we will create new visualizations/charts. All other functions defined in the projects will be supporting these main functions i.e. getAuthType, getConfig, getSchema, getData. To find the snippet of the this function following link: https://bit.ly/2MERLtf
Next Steps
Your basic connector should be ready at this moment. If you want to see the full code of this connector follow this link: https://github.com/pradeepgangwar/GitHub-DataStudio-Connector. Dont forget to star the repository if you liked it. In case you have any doubt related to code feel free to ping me or comment below. :D
Thanks for reading!
Step 1: Define getAuthType Function
In you app script file start by getAuthType function. Since we will be accessing public API of GitHub so we will be using no authorization tool. We will pass NONE as the required authorization type. Read more about it here. Here is the code snippet:
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Step 2: Defining getConfig Function
Next we will define getConfig() function. Since we will be comparing the GitHub profiles so we add a input field to add the GitHub usernames. Here is the documentation on how to use getConfig().
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Step 3: Defining getSchema() Function
Next we define getSchema() function. Code snippet for this function is given below.
Here we grab the usernames from the request.configParams.username, then separate them and convert it to an array. Now userNames array contains the usernames of all the users. To know more about the request object refer this doc.
Step 3: Defining getData() Function
Next we define getData() function.This is the final function that we need to define. It will be triggered whenever we will create new visualizations/charts. All other functions defined in the projects will be supporting these main functions i.e. getAuthType, getConfig, getSchema, getData. To find the snippet of the this function following link: https://bit.ly/2MERLtf
Next Steps
Your basic connector should be ready at this moment. If you want to see the full code of this connector follow this link: https://github.com/pradeepgangwar/GitHub-DataStudio-Connector. Dont forget to star the repository if you liked it. In case you have any doubt related to code feel free to ping me or comment below. :D
Thanks for reading!
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