I'm developing an app where users can create various activities, such as appointments, and I want them to be able to view these activities in their calendars. Ideally, I'd like this to work for Google Calendar, and possibly others too. Right now, the activities are stored in my database without any specific formatting.
I don't necessarily need users to edit these activities directly in their calendar apps; they can just come back to my app to make changes. I'm considering two options: creating a calendar for each user on a platform with a solid API, or just sending individual appointments to their calendars. I've heard connecting to Google Calendar via API can be cumbersome, so I'm looking for the simplest solution for both me and the users.
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If you ever consider a more complex interface, keep in mind that responsive canvases can be tricky. For better control, using CSS Grid or Flexbox can help streamline layouts. But for this project, simpler might be better!
To keep things compatible across different calendar providers, consider creating an iCal feed that your users can subscribe to. This way, they can see updates on their calendars as you add or change activities.
I just learned about iCal feeds. That's such a neat solution, thanks! How do you handle refresh rates, especially with Google Calendar?
Good point! This method seems like the way to go!
Let your users control their own calendars by adding an 'Add to Calendar' button. Check out options like add-to-calendar-button.com for a demo. It lets users pick and choose events to add easily.
Is there a way for users to pull in all current and future events at once? That would be super helpful. Plus, it allows them to sync only certain appointments whenever they want!
It seems like you're overcomplicating things. Just focus on the calendar integration for now!