Laurence Svekis

Laurence Svekis is a web technology enthusiast, educator, and author who has been working in the field for over 20 years. He has expertise in web development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Svekis is a prolific course instructor on Udemy, with over 500,000 students enrolled in his courses. He has authored over 100 online courses, covering a wide range of web technologies and tools, such as Google Apps Script, WordPress, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. His courses are known for their practical and hands-on approach, with a focus on real-world projects and examples. In addition to teaching, Svekis is also a published author, with several books to his name Svekis is passionate about empowering people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of web technology. He is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that are accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or experience level.

Google Apps Script: Reset Font Styles in Google Docs

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How It Works: How to Use: This script will reset all font styles in the document to default values. Let me know if you’d like any additional features!

Reflecting on an Inspiring Experience at the Premiere AI Summit Vancouver 2024

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I am thrilled to share my experience speaking at the Premiere AI Summit on November 2nd, 2024, in beautiful Vancouver. It was an honor to present my talk on “Power Up with Apps Script & Gemini” to a dynamic and engaged audience of AI enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders. The Premiere AI Summit was a … Read more

Reflecting on an Inspiring Day at DevFest Ottawa 2024

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I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the organizers of GDG Ottawa for inviting me to speak at DevFest 2024 on November 10th. It was an absolute pleasure to present my talk on “Power Up with Apps Script & Gemini” to such an enthusiastic and engaged audience. DevFest Ottawa 2024 … Read more

Devfest Edmonton 2024 Laurence Svekis Speaker

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https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-edmonton-presents-devfest-edmonton-2024-1 I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the organizers of GDG Cloud Edmonton for giving me the opportunity to speak at DevFest 2024 on November 22nd. It was truly an honor to present “Power Up with Apps Script & Gemini AI” to such an enthusiastic and engaged audience. DevFest … Read more

Generate File Lists from Google Drive Using Google Apps Script

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Are you looking for a way to dynamically list files from a Google Drive folder, complete with file names, sizes, and links, that you can easily share on a website or embed in an HTML page? With Google Apps Script, you can achieve this efficiently. This blog post introduces a script function, listFilesInFolder(folderId), that generates … Read more

Free Downloadable PDF Guides for Learning and Development

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Looking for high-quality resources to elevate your skills in coding, web development, or working with Google Apps Script? You’re in the right place! These comprehensive, downloadable PDF guides are completely free and packed with insights, exercises, and step-by-step explanations to help you master various topics. Here’s a quick overview of what’s available and how each … Read more

Updating the Google Docs Title After Translation Using Google Apps Script

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Why Update the Document Title? When translating a document, it’s easy to overlook the title. Updating the title ensures that the entire document, including its metadata, is fully translated, giving your audience a clear understanding of its purpose. It also improves organization and retrieval when searching through Google Drive. The Code to Update the Document … Read more

How to Translate Google Docs to English with Google Apps Script

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If you’ve ever faced the challenge of translating a Google Doc, you know it can be tedious to copy-paste content into a translation tool. Luckily, Google Apps Script offers a seamless way to integrate translation right into your Google Docs. In this post, we’ll explore how to create a custom Google Apps Script function that … Read more

Advanced CSS: Comprehensive Guide

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This guide is designed to teach advanced CSS concepts to help you build responsive, interactive, and aesthetically pleasing websites. We’ll explore advanced selectors, layout techniques, animations, and best practices. Advanced CSS Concepts Advanced Selectors 1. Attribute Selectors Attribute selectors allow you to style elements based on their attributes and attribute values. <input type=”text” placeholder=”Enter text” … Read more

HTML and CSS: Comprehensive Guide

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HTML and CSS: Comprehensive Guide HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are the foundation of web development. HTML provides the structure of a webpage, while CSS styles and layouts the content. This guide will teach you the basics of HTML and CSS, with examples, exercises, and quizzes to reinforce learning. 1. Introduction … Read more