gapi.client.load versus google.load

Question

I am confused about how to properly load Google\'s APIs. I see mentioned two different approaches:

First: Google API loader (https://developers.google.

Answer 1

Your assessment is correct. These APIs are distinct from each other, and there should not be a conflict in loading both of them (Although you should verify that both of their "on load" methods have been fired before doing any work). However I wouldn't characterize the google.load APIs as "legacy"; google.load is a general mechanism for loading certain Google JS clients, and is not a reflection of the status of the underlying client library.