Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
What Is Polymorphism? Polymorphism is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that refers to the ability of a single interface or method to handle different underlying forms (data types, classes, or behavior). Essentially, it means “many forms.” In simpler terms, polymorphism allows one piece of code to work with different objects in a consistent way. … Read more
What Is Encapsulation? Encapsulation is an object-oriented programming principle that involves bundling data (properties) and behaviors (methods) together and restricting direct access to some of these components. The idea is to hide internal implementation details and expose a clear and stable interface for interacting with the object. In classical OOP languages like Java or C++, … Read more
Introduction to Classes Before ES6 (ECMAScript 2015), JavaScript primarily used constructor functions and prototypes for object creation and inheritance. ES6 introduced classes as syntactical sugar on top of the existing prototype-based inheritance model. Although classes look more like classes in languages such as Java or C++, they still rely on prototypes under the hood. Defining … Read more
What Is Method Chaining? Method chaining, or a fluent interface, is a programming style that allows you to call multiple methods on an object in a single line, one after another. Instead of performing an operation and then returning a new unrelated value, methods return the current object (this), enabling successive method calls directly on … Read more
What Are Mixins? In object-oriented programming, a mixin is a way to add properties and methods from one object to another, thereby mixing behaviors into multiple classes. Mixins provide a form of “multiple inheritance” since JavaScript does not natively support extending multiple classes. Instead, JavaScript uses prototype-based inheritance and typically allows a class to extend … Read more
Removing extra blank lines from a Google Doc can be a tedious and time-consuming task, especially when dealing with large documents. While Google Docs has a Find and Replace feature, it doesn’t always catch all types of blank lines. With Google Apps Script, you can automate the process of removing these blank lines, saving you … Read more
Have you ever found yourself needing to format a document by adding a new line after every question mark (?)? If so, doing it manually can be tedious and time-consuming — especially for large documents. Fortunately, with the power of Google Apps Script, you can automate this task in seconds. In this blog post, you’ll … Read more
Reflections on DevFest Miami 2024 — Thank You for an Incredible Experience! Gratitude and Reflection on DevFest Miami 2024 As the curtains close on DevFest Miami 2024, I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude and excitement. This event, hosted by GDG Miami at 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, was an unforgettable experience. … Read more
Introduction to JavaScript What is JavaScript? JavaScript is a versatile, dynamic, and interpreted programming language that allows developers to create interactive and dynamic web content. It is one of the core web technologies, alongside HTML and CSS, and is essential for building interactive web applications. Unlike HTML (which defines the page structure) and CSS (which … Read more
Unleashing the Power of Google Apps Script and Gemini AI: Laurence Svekis at Miami DevFest 2024 Get ready for an electrifying experience at Miami DevFest 2024! On December 14th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST), acclaimed Google Developer Expert (GDE) and industry thought leader Laurence Svekis will be presenting “Power Up with Google Apps … Read more