Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
Coding Exercises on JavaScript Error Handling and Debugging Basic try…catch Implementation Task: Write a JavaScript function that attempts to parse a JSON string and uses try…catch to handle any errors that arise. Purpose: Understand how to catch and handle errors gracefully in a controlled manner. Sample Code: function parseJSON(jsonString) { try { let jsonObj = … Read more
Coding Exercises on JavaScript Functions Basic Function Definition and Invocation Task: Write a JavaScript function named greet that prints “Hello, World!” to the console. Purpose: Learn how to define and call a simple function. Sample Code: function greet() { console.log(“Hello, World!”); } greet(); // Function invocation Explanation: This exercise demonstrates the basic structure of a … Read more
Google Next 2024 was a landmark event, showcasing the vast strides Google Cloud has taken in integrating generative AI across a diverse array of sectors. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements and innovations that are shaping the future of how businesses interact with cloud technology. Introducing Gemini: A New Era of AI At … Read more
Instead of making an additional fetch request from the client-side to get the data, you will pass the data directly when the HTML page is initially served. Here’s how you can achieve this: Google Apps Script: Server-Side You’ll modify the doGet function to use an HTML template that includes the data. This allows the server … Read more
To create a web application using Google Apps Script that outputs the contents of a Google Spreadsheet into a client-side JavaScript object, you’ll need to write code for both the server-side (Google Apps Script) and the client-side (HTML with embedded JavaScript). Here’s how you can set it up: 1. Google Apps Script: Server-Side First, you’ll … Read more
Build with AI event is community-led technical events hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG). Events aim to help developers learn and apply their skills on GenAI trends and products from Google. GDG Surrey is excited to host this event on Apr 20, 2024. We warmly welcome developers from every corner of the tech sphere, including … Read more
Google Cloud Next 2024 Recap The latest Google Cloud Next, held in Las Vegas, showcased significant advancements in Google Cloud’s offerings, echoing its last event eight months ago in San Francisco. The company continued to innovate across its product range, highlighted by the expansion of its infrastructure to 40 regions globally and the introduction of … Read more
Mastering JavaScript 100+ Exercises: A Hands-On Guide to Real-World Skills (Power Up your Coding Skills) Kindle Editionby Laurence Lars Svekis (Author) Format: Kindle EditionPart of: Power Up your Coding Skills (4 books) #1 New Release in Web Site Design Dive deep into the world of JavaScript with this comprehensive guide, designed to transform beginners into … Read more
Diving into the world of web development brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, particularly in the realm of CSS. This post explores three key areas of CSS that every budding web developer must understand: text styling, Flexbox layouts, and link pseudo-classes. Each segment includes code snippets, explanations, and practical applications to help you … Read more
Discover the Latest in JavaScript Mastery with Two Best-Selling Guides 1. Mastering JavaScript 100+ Exercises: A Hands-On Guide to Real-World Skills Author: Laurence Lars Svekis In the rapidly evolving world of technology, “Mastering JavaScript 100+ Exercises” stands out as a comprehensive guide aimed at transforming beginners into proficient JavaScript developers. This book is part of … Read more