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.

What is Google Apps Script

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Think of Google Apps Script as “JavaScript for Google”: it’s a simple way to automate and extend Google Sheets, Docs, Forms, Gmail, and other Workspace apps—all without leaving your browser. Here’s the quick-and-dirty on how to get started: Why it feels magic Give it a try: open the Script Editor in a blank Sheet, paste … Read more

Google Apps Script Triggers

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In Google Apps Script, triggers are special functions that let your scripts run automatically in response to certain events—either in your Google Workspace documents (Sheets, Docs, Forms, etc.) or on a time-driven schedule. They fall into two broad categories: 1. Simple Triggers // Example: Simple onOpen trigger to add a custom menufunction onOpen(e) { SpreadsheetApp.getUi() … Read more

GDG Sudbury for Build With AI 2025: Crafting Tomorrow’s Solutions with AI

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How to Store (and Retrieve) a JavaScript Object in localStorage

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📋 What You’ll Learn 1. What Is localStorage? Method What it does setItem(key, value) Save a string under key getItem(key) Retrieve string for key (or null) removeItem(key) Delete entry for key clear() Wipe all keys in this origin 2. Why JSON.stringify / JSON.parse? Since localStorage only holds strings, to store an object you must: 3. … Read more

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Google Apps Script to Automatically Update Heading Styles in Google Docs

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Do you find yourself manually updating heading styles in your Google Docs to keep things consistent? If so, you’re not alone—and luckily, there’s a simple way to automate the process using Google Apps Script. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to write a script that updates all Heading 4 elements to Heading 2, and then … Read more

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From Friday, April 18 through Monday, May 5, 2025, we’re giving away nine of our best‑selling AI and coding guides on Amazon at no cost. Whether you’re curious about front‑end development, Python, Node.js, Google Apps Script, or mastering AI tools, there’s something here for every learner. Grab them while they’re free! 1. Build Websites with … Read more

Automatically Bold Questions in Google Docs Using Apps Script

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In today’s fast-paced digital environment, automating routine formatting tasks can save you a lot of time. One common need is to highlight sentences that end with a question mark—especially when reviewing documents or preparing Q&A content. In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to create a Google Apps Script that scans through your Google … Read more

Attending Google Next 2025: A Deep Dive into Google Cloud’s Game-Changing Innovations

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Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Google Next 2025 in Las Vegas—a landmark event that showcased Google’s extensive vision and relentless drive to redefine the future of cloud computing, AI, and enterprise infrastructure. In this blog post, I’ll share my in-depth takeaways on the revolutionary announcements, breakthrough hardware updates, innovative software capabilities, … Read more