How does Sheet Ninja handle data security and privacy when exposing a Google Sheet as an API?
Sheet Ninja converts your Google Sheet into a live API, meaning the data in your sheet becomes accessible via the generated API endpoint. Users should be mindful of the data they expose and ensure appropriate permissions are set on their Google Sheet if they want to control access. The platform focuses on providing the API infrastructure, and users are responsible for managing their Google Sheet's sharing settings and the data contained within.
Can I perform write operations (POST, PUT, DELETE) to my Google Sheet through the Sheet Ninja API?
Yes, Sheet Ninja supports write operations. For example, the 'Crowdsourcing / Community' use case mentions users submitting salary data via a form (POST), which then populates the Google Sheet. This indicates that the API allows for data submission and modification, making it suitable for dynamic applications that require user input.
What kind of applications can I build using Sheet Ninja beyond the examples provided?
Sheet Ninja is versatile and can power a wide range of applications. Beyond waitlists, dynamic menus, and internal tools, you could build simple CRM systems, content management systems (CMS) for blogs or small websites, event calendars, inventory trackers, simple e-commerce product catalogs, or even interactive quizzes, all backed by the ease of Google Sheets.
How does Sheet Ninja integrate with AI coding tools like ChatGPT or Replit?
Sheet Ninja provides a prompt that users can paste into their preferred AI coding tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Replit). The AI then uses this prompt, along with the Sheet Ninja API, to generate the necessary frontend code and logic to interact with your Google Sheet data. This allows the AI to 'wire everything up' and build the application's interface and functionality based on your sheet's structure.
Is there a limit to the number of rows or columns a Google Sheet can have when used with Sheet Ninja?
While Sheet Ninja itself doesn't specify explicit limits, it operates within the inherent limitations of Google Sheets. Google Sheets has a maximum cell limit (currently 10 million cells per spreadsheet). For very large datasets or high-performance requirements, users might eventually encounter performance considerations tied to Google Sheets' capabilities rather than Sheet Ninja's direct limitations.