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.

How to Update Text Boxes in Google Slides Using Google Apps Script

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Managing presentations can often require updating content frequently to keep up with new information or changes. Google Apps Script provides a powerful way to automate updates in Google Slides. This blog post will show you how to programmatically select specific slides and text boxes within them, and update their contents. What You’ll Need Step 1: … Read more

Automate Your Presentation Creation: Google Apps Script for Converting Google Docs into Google Slides

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Creating presentations from lengthy documents can be a tedious task, especially when you need to transfer key points and sections manually. This blog post will guide you through automating the process using Google Apps Script, enabling you to convert sections of a Google Docs document into a series of slides on a Google Slides presentation. … Read more

Apps Script between the Form Apps Service and Google Calendar

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Automatically Add Google Form Responses to Google Calendar with Google Apps Script Integrating Google Forms with Google Calendar can streamline various tasks such as scheduling appointments, booking events, or organizing meetings directly from form submissions. In this tutorial, we will guide you through creating a simple Google Apps Script that automatically adds events to your … Read more

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GDG Surrey Build With AI at British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Laurence Svekis at “Build with AI” GDG Surrey Event Harnessing the Power of Google Apps Script Recently, the “Build with AI” event hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG) Surrey at the British Columbia Institute of Technology brought together developers and AI enthusiasts to delve into the latest in Generative AI technologies and applications. Among the … Read more

Transform Your Web Design Skills with “Mastering CSS: Coding with Style

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Integrating Gemini AI with Google Apps Script for Dynamic Content Creation

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In the rapidly evolving world of AI and machine learning, Google’s Gemini AI stands out as a powerful tool for generating human-like text based on given prompts. Integrating such capabilities into Google Apps Script opens up exciting possibilities for automating content creation directly within Google Workspace applications. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you … Read more

Understanding HTTP 405 Error: Form POST vs. GET Methods

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In web development, creating forms that interact with servers is a fundamental task. However, developers can sometimes encounter issues such as the HTTP 405 error when submitting forms. This error typically indicates that the method used to send data to the server is not allowed. In this blog post, we’ll explore why a form submitted … Read more

Enhancing Google Sheets with Custom Formulas and Functions

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Google Sheets is an incredibly powerful tool for data analysis and collaboration. One of its most robust features is the ability to create custom functions using Google Apps Script, which can be used just like any built-in function within your spreadsheets. This capability allows you to tailor Google Sheets to your specific needs, making data … Read more