Digitize wallet objects with Google Wallet API - step-by-step tutorial

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Step-by-step Android guide that shows how to create a Generic Pass API object (unsigned JWT) and save it to Google Wallet using the Play services dependency and the PayClient SDK (com.google.android.gms:play-services-pay v16.0.3). It uses the sample app and lab account from g.co/wallet/lab-tools, adds a branded Google Wallet button, sends savePasses with request code 999, and returns RESULT_OK—saved pass with logo, barcode and hero image appears in Wallet.

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1. 0:00Introduction to Google Wallet
2. 1:06Setting Up Your API Access
3. 2:26Understanding Passes and Classes
4. 3:59Designing the Pass Structure
5. 5:53Integrating the Android SDK
6. 7:34Creating the User Interface
7. 10:19Adding the Button to Your App
8. 12:20Initializing the Wallet Client
9. 13:45Checking API Availability
10. 17:25Defining the Pass Object
11. 20:53Saving the Pass
12. 23:24Handling Operation Results
13. 27:26Testing and Conclusion

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