Google Drive adds app data folders, custom properties to help developers

In order to help developers use Google Drive as a safe place to store data while working on apps, Google has introduced some new additions to the Drive SDK. These new changes, including the ability to create hidden folders, are bound to make app developers who use Google Drive crack a smile. App data folders, the first new addition to Google Drive, will help developers run apps smoother. Nicolas Garnier of Google explained in the Google Apps Developer blog that it is creating this special folder that will be accessible only to developers in order to help them avoid accidental deletion of files and folders by users. It has happened often that developers have found themselves in a tight situation after users have erroneously deleted important files and folders. With the new hidden folder, developers will be able to lock out users from viewing the content of the folders, although they will be able to see how much data the apps are using via the Manage Apps dialog. Click here for full story