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Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
🚀 Unveiling Advanced Google Apps Script Mysteries: A Deep Dive for Developers! 📊 Question 1: How does Google Apps Script handle date and time operations, and what are some common pitfalls? Answer: Google Apps Script uses the JavaScript Date object for date and time operations. Common pitfalls include handling time zones and daylight saving time … Read more
Elevating Your Google Apps Script Skills: 5 Practical Exercises Exercise 1: Simple Google Sheets Manipulation Task: Create a Google Apps Script function that calculates the sum of values in a specified column in Google Sheets. Code: function calculateSum() { // Specify the sheet name and column var sheetName = “Sheet1”; var columnName = “A”; // … Read more
What is Google Apps Script? Answer: Google Apps Script is a cloud-based scripting platform that allows you to automate tasks and extend the functionality of Google Workspace applications like Sheets, Docs, and Forms. What programming language does Google Apps Script use? Answer: Google Apps Script uses JavaScript, with some additional Google-specific functions and libraries. What … Read more
Google Apps Script Code Exercises Advanced Exercise 11: Email Auto-Responder Code: function autoResponder() { var threads = GmailApp.getInboxThreads(0, 1); // Get the latest email thread if (threads.length > 0) { var senderEmail = threads[0].getMessages()[0].getFrom(); var customMessage = getCustomMessage(senderEmail); // Send auto-reply GmailApp.sendEmail(senderEmail, ‘Auto-Reply’, customMessage); } } function getCustomMessage(senderEmail) { // Implement logic to fetch a … Read more
Google Apps Script Coding Exercises Exercise 1: Sending Email Task: Write a script that sends an email to a specific recipient with a predefined subject and body. Code: function sendEmail() { var recipient = ‘example@email.com’; var subject = ‘Greetings from Google Apps Script’; var body = ‘This is a test email sent using Google Apps … Read more
🚀 Exciting Journey into Google Apps Script – GmailApp Class! 📧✨ 🔍 Exploring the dynamic capabilities of the GmailApp class in Google Apps Script! 🌐 Whether it’s sending personalized emails, managing drafts, or navigating through your inbox, the possibilities are endless. 💡 Key Takeaways: Introduction to Google Apps Script – Gmail Service Google Apps Script … Read more
November 19th 2023, I was invited to be a speaker at DEvFest Saskatoon, over 120+ attendees! https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-saskatoon-presents-devfest-2023-gdg-saskatoon/ Quance Theater, Quance Theater, Education Building Room 1003, University of Saskatchewan 28 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, S7N 0X1 GDG Saskatoon GDG Saskatoon’s Inaugural Tech Conference on November 19th! DevFest is an annual distributed tech conference hosted by the Google … Read more
Google Apps Script Are you looking to boost your productivity and streamline your work in Google Workspace? Google Apps Script is your secret weapon! 🛡️ I’ve put together 25 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge and expand your understanding of this powerful tool. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, these questions cover … Read more
Google Apps Script Notify User on Edit of Sheet Here’s how you can set up this project: Remember to adapt the code to your specific use case and requirements. Google Apps Script can be used for a wide range of tasks, from automating Google Sheets to creating custom add-ons for various Google Workspace apps. function … Read more
Google Apps Script Examples of Custom Formulas in action in Sheets CONVERT_TEMPERATURES Temperature Conversion in Google Apps Script – How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and Vice Versa 1 GENERATE_PASSWORD Generate Secure Random Passwords with Google Apps Script 9 Optimize Cost Calculations with Google Apps Script: Learn How! 15 Unlock the Power of Weighted Averages … Read more