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Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks across Google Workspace applications. In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to use Apps Script to update a specific paragraph in a Google Doc that contains only the words “Multiple Choice Questions” and change its formatting to an H4 heading. Step-by-Step … Read more
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The Role of Promise.all Promise.all is a powerful method that takes an iterable of Promise instances as an input and returns a single Promise that resolves when all of the input Promises have resolved, or rejects as soon as one of the input Promises is rejected. This method is particularly useful for handling multiple asynchronous … Read more
Asynchronous JavaScript Introduction to Asynchronous JavaScript In the realm of web development, asynchronous JavaScript stands as a cornerstone, enabling the creation of dynamic, responsive, and efficient applications. This section delves into the core aspects of asynchronous programming in JavaScript, a paradigm that allows web applications to perform time-consuming operations, such as fetching data from a … Read more
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In today’s digital environment, managing files efficiently can save a lot of time and hassle. Google Apps Script provides a powerful way to automate tasks within Google’s suite of services, including Google Drive. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through creating a simple script that checks if a specific file exists within a Google … Read more
Coding Exercises on JavaScript Error Handling and Debugging Basic try…catch Implementation Task: Write a JavaScript function that attempts to parse a JSON string and uses try…catch to handle any errors that arise. Purpose: Understand how to catch and handle errors gracefully in a controlled manner. Sample Code: function parseJSON(jsonString) { try { let jsonObj = … Read more
Coding Exercises on JavaScript Functions Basic Function Definition and Invocation Task: Write a JavaScript function named greet that prints “Hello, World!” to the console. Purpose: Learn how to define and call a simple function. Sample Code: function greet() { console.log(“Hello, World!”); } greet(); // Function invocation Explanation: This exercise demonstrates the basic structure of a … Read more