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.

100 high impact copy pasteable Google Sheets Apps Script snippets

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100 high-impact, copy-pasteable Google Sheets Apps Script snippets  How to use A. Setup & Quality-of-Life 1) Add a Custom Menu Creates a “Sheet Tools” menu with quick actions. function onOpen() {   SpreadsheetApp.getUi()     .createMenu(‘Sheet Tools’)     .addItem(‘Clear Selected Range’, ‘clearSelectedRange’)     .addItem(‘Timestamp Selected Cells’, ‘timestampSelection’)     .addToUi(); } function clearSelectedRange() {   const range = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveRange();   if (range) range.clearContent(); } … Read more

JavaScript Code Snippet Reference 100 Essential Snippets

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1. DOM Selection & Manipulation 1. Select an Element by ID const element = document.getElementById(‘myId’); Explanation: Selects a single DOM element with the ID myId. 2. Select Elements by Class Name const elements = document.getElementsByClassName(‘myClass’); Explanation: Returns a live HTMLCollection of all elements with the class myClass. 3. Select Elements by Tag Name const elements … Read more

Useful JavaScript Snippets for Web Developers

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Useful JavaScript Snippets for Web Developers A curated collection of essential vanilla JavaScript code snippets, organized into categories for easy reference. Each snippet includes a practical example and a detailed explanation. 📂 1. DOM Manipulation Working with the Document Object Model is a cornerstone of front-end development. 1.1. Select a Single Element Select the first … Read more

Send Custom Emails from Google Sheets Using Apps Script

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📧 Send Custom Emails from Google Sheets Using Apps Script If you’ve ever needed to send personalized emails to multiple recipients—such as confirmation emails, reminders, or announcements—Google Apps Script offers a powerful way to automate this process using data from a Google Sheet. In this post, you’ll learn how to create a simple mail merge … Read more

Automatically Timestamp Data Entries with Google Apps Script

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📊 Automatically Timestamp Data Entries with Google Apps Script When working with Google Sheets, it’s often helpful to automatically add timestamps whenever data is entered or updated. Whether you’re tracking form submissions, logging status updates, or managing tasks, having an automatic “last modified” or “created on” column can boost clarity and accountability. In this blog … Read more

10 Practical Google Apps Script Tips to Supercharge Your Workflow

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Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that helps you automate and extend Google Workspace apps like Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Drive. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned scripter, these tips will help you write cleaner, faster, and more reliable code. ✅ 1. Use getActive() Sparingly While SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet() and DocumentApp.getActiveDocument() are convenient, they rely … Read more

Fixing the Empty First Row When Creating a New Sheet in Google Apps Script

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When using Google Apps Script to copy data from one sheet to a log sheet, a common issue arises: the new sheet ends up with an empty first row. This typically happens when the data insertion starts from getLastRow() + 1, even when the sheet is brand new and completely empty. Here’s how we fix … Read more

Why element.style.color Is Still Valid (and Why VS Code Might Be Messing with Your JavaScript)

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🔥 Why element.style.color Is Still Valid (and Why VS Code Might Be Messing with Your JavaScript) If you’ve been following a JavaScript lesson and suddenly found your code being rewritten by your editor—you’re not alone. A developer recently shared that their simple color-toggle code wasn’t working as expected in VS Code. Here’s what they were … Read more

Bring Your Web Pages to Life with jQuery: A Quick Tutorial for Modern Developers

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By Laurence Lars Svekis, Author of Ultimate Modern jQuery for Web App Development jQuery might not be the newest tool in the JavaScript ecosystem, but it remains one of the most efficient ways to add interactivity, animations, and functionality to websites—especially for beginners and those working on rapid prototypes or legacy codebases. In this short … Read more

Why jQuery Still Deserves a Spot in Your Web Development Toolkit

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When people hear “jQuery” in 2025, the reaction is often, “Isn’t that old?” It’s true—jQuery has been around since 2006. But here’s the surprising part: it’s still everywhere. Millions of websites run on jQuery, and for good reason—it makes web development easier, faster, and, honestly, a little more fun. When I wrote Ultimate Modern jQuery … Read more