Is google-services.json confidential?

Question

Following the guide on setting up Google Analytics in an Android app (https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/android/v4/) I am left wondering if this g

Answer 1

It should be considered confidential. The json file that is generated contains an api_key that you can use to send push notifications.

If you go to Credentials page on the Google Developer Console, you'll see the key in the json file listed under API keys