Google Vision API in Java Spring Boot

google vision, spring boot

Introduction

In today’s visually-rich world, being able to understand and analyze visual content is becoming increasingly important. Thanks to the power of machine learning, the Google Vision API enables developers to add advanced visual recognition capabilities to their applications. In this article, we’ll explore how to integrate the Google Vision API with Java Spring Boot, allowing you to unlock a world of possibilities through image analysis.

Setting the Stage

Before we dive into the code, let’s set up the necessary components. First, we’ll need to add the required dependencies to our Spring Boot project. Open up the pom.xml file and include the following:

<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-web</artifactId>
    </dependency>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>com.google.cloud</groupId>
        <artifactId>google-cloud-vision</artifactId>
        <version>2.0.1</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>

Next, we’ll need to set up a Google Cloud project and enable the Vision API. Once you’ve done that, create and download an API key (credentials file). This file will be used to authenticate your application with the Google Cloud Vision API.