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.

Understanding Method Chaining in JavaScript

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What Is Method Chaining? Method chaining, or a fluent interface, is a programming style that allows you to call multiple methods on an object in a single line, one after another. Instead of performing an operation and then returning a new unrelated value, methods return the current object (this), enabling successive method calls directly on … Read more

Understanding Mixins in JavaScript

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What Are Mixins? In object-oriented programming, a mixin is a way to add properties and methods from one object to another, thereby mixing behaviors into multiple classes. Mixins provide a form of “multiple inheritance” since JavaScript does not natively support extending multiple classes. Instead, JavaScript uses prototype-based inheritance and typically allows a class to extend … Read more

How to Remove Blank Lines from a Google Docs Document Using Google Apps Script

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Removing extra blank lines from a Google Doc can be a tedious and time-consuming task, especially when dealing with large documents. While Google Docs has a Find and Replace feature, it doesn’t always catch all types of blank lines. With Google Apps Script, you can automate the process of removing these blank lines, saving you … Read more

How to Add a New Line After Each Question Mark in Google Docs Using Google Apps Script

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Have you ever found yourself needing to format a document by adding a new line after every question mark (?)? If so, doing it manually can be tedious and time-consuming — especially for large documents. Fortunately, with the power of Google Apps Script, you can automate this task in seconds. In this blog post, you’ll … Read more

Unleashing the Power of Google Apps Script and Gemini in Miami December 2024

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Reflections on DevFest Miami 2024 — Thank You for an Incredible Experience! Gratitude and Reflection on DevFest Miami 2024 As the curtains close on DevFest Miami 2024, I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude and excitement. This event, hosted by GDG Miami at 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, was an unforgettable experience. … Read more

JavaScript Weird Parts and Quirks

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Introduction to JavaScript What is JavaScript? JavaScript is a versatile, dynamic, and interpreted programming language that allows developers to create interactive and dynamic web content. It is one of the core web technologies, alongside HTML and CSS, and is essential for building interactive web applications. Unlike HTML (which defines the page structure) and CSS (which … Read more

Miami DevFest Laurence Svekis Presentation Unleashing the Power of Google Apps Script and Gemini AI

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Unleashing the Power of Google Apps Script and Gemini AI: Laurence Svekis at Miami DevFest 2024 Get ready for an electrifying experience at Miami DevFest 2024! On December 14th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST), acclaimed Google Developer Expert (GDE) and industry thought leader Laurence Svekis will be presenting “Power Up with Google Apps … Read more

How to List Images from a Google Drive Folder and Generate Descriptions Using Gemini AI

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📘 Introduction Have you ever needed to list image files from a Google Drive folder and generate descriptions for each image automatically? This process can be time-consuming if done manually, but with Google Apps Script and Gemini AI, you can automate the entire workflow. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to: This process is … Read more

How to Use Gemini AI to Summarize Google Docs and Email the Results

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📘 Introduction Have you ever wished you could summarize the contents of multiple Google Docs with the help of AI and email the results to your inbox? This tutorial will show you how to do just that using Google Apps Script and Gemini AI. With this system, you can: This is perfect for creating executive … Read more

How to Automatically Create Google Docs and Email Summaries Using Apps Script

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📘 Introduction Have you ever wanted to create Google Docs automatically and send an email summary of their contents? With Google Apps Script, you can automate this entire process. This is perfect for report generation, executive summaries, or consolidating multiple Google Docs into one easy-to-read summary. In this post, you’ll learn how to: By the … Read more