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Google Apps Script allows you to interact with external web services and APIs, enabling you to integrate your scripts with a wide range of online platforms and services. This chapter introduces RESTful APIs and demonstrates how to consume and interact with them using Google Apps Script. What Are RESTful APIs? Key Concepts Making HTTP Requests … Read more
Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks across Google Workspace applications. However, like any platform, it has quotas and limitations to ensure fair use and maintain performance for all users. Understanding these quotas and how to handle them is crucial for developing efficient and reliable scripts. Understanding Quotas and … Read more
Quick Recap: Adding Custom Formulas To add custom formulas to your Google Sheets, follow these steps: 1. Calculate Percentage Formula: =PERCENTAGE(value, total) This formula helps you calculate the percentage of a given value compared to a total. Usage example: Enter =PERCENTAGE(50, 200) to get 25. Explanation: The function simply divides the value by the total … Read more
How to Add These Custom Formulas to Google Sheets To recap, here’s how you add custom formulas to your Google Sheets: 1. Find Maximum Value Formula: =FIND_MAX(value1, value2, …) This function allows you to find the maximum value from a list of numbers. It can be handy when you need to quickly identify the highest … Read more
If you’re just getting started with Google Apps Script, don’t worry—each function is explained clearly, with details on how to use it in your Google Sheets to make your life easier. So, let’s dive into it! How to Add These Custom Formulas If you missed the steps on how to add custom formulas to your … Read more
Why Use Custom Formulas in Google Sheets? Google Sheets already comes packed with tons of functions, but there are times when you need something more specialized. Custom formulas allow you to simplify calculations, automate repetitive tasks, and introduce unique functionality into your spreadsheets. The best part is that creating these custom functions is easier than … Read more
40 Advanced JavaScript Coding Exercises Deep Clone an Object Using Recursion Objective: Create a function that performs a deep clone of an object, handling nested objects and arrays. function deepClone(obj) { if (obj === null || typeof obj !== ‘object’) { return obj; } const clone = Array.isArray(obj) ? [] : {}; for (let key … Read more
Editing text in Google Docs can sometimes become repetitive and time-consuming, especially when you need to apply specific formatting to certain elements throughout the entire document. Luckily, Google Apps Script allows you to automate many tasks, saving you valuable time and ensuring consistency. Today, we’ll look at a script that does just that: it automatically … Read more
If you’ve ever had to manually edit paragraphs in a Google Doc, you know it can be a tedious task. For example, imagine working through a document where you must find every paragraph starting with “// Exercise X:” and convert them into proper headings. Not only is this repetitive, but it’s also easy to make … Read more
Mark your calendars for Devfest 2024, hosted by GDG Ottawa! This highly anticipated event is set to take place on November 10th in Ottawa! Devfest 2024 is a premier gathering for developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders, offering a unique blend of learning, networking, and innovation. The event features an impressive lineup of expert speakers from … Read more