Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
Modals are a common feature in web development, used to display content in an overlay that pops up on top of the main page. They are typically used for dialogs, alerts, forms, or any content that requires the user’s immediate attention. In this blog post, we will walk through how to create a simple modal … Read more
Web performance is crucial for providing a smooth user experience, especially when it comes to loading media-rich websites. One effective technique to enhance performance is lazy loading. Lazy loading delays the loading of images until they are about to enter the user’s viewport, meaning they only load when they are actually needed. This reduces the … Read more
Client-side routing is an essential feature in modern web applications, enabling seamless navigation between different views or pages without reloading the entire page. This technique is commonly used in Single Page Applications (SPAs) to enhance the user experience by dynamically updating content based on the URL. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to implement … Read more
Introduction Currying is a powerful technique in functional programming that allows you to transform a function with multiple arguments into a series of functions that each take a single argument. This can lead to more modular and reusable code, especially in complex applications. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to implement a curry function … Read more
In JavaScript, it’s common to work with arrays that may contain other arrays, sometimes to multiple levels of nesting. These nested arrays can be challenging to manage, especially when you need to access or manipulate the elements within. One way to simplify the structure is by flattening the array, which means converting a deeply nested … Read more
Introduction In web development, we often encounter scenarios where a function needs to be executed repeatedly in response to events like scrolling, resizing, or mouse movements. However, triggering the function too frequently can lead to performance issues, such as slowing down the browser. This is where throttling comes in handy. What is Throttling? Throttling is … Read more
Formatting content in Google Docs can sometimes require manual adjustments that are both time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when working with large documents. One common formatting issue involves headings that start with unnecessary characters, such as colons, which can disrupt the visual flow and readability of your document. In this post, I’ll show you … Read more
Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that enables you to automate tasks and extend the functionality of Google Workspace apps, including Google Docs. In this blog post, we’ll explore a practical script that merges paragraphs into the preceding H3 headings and removes trailing colons from those headings. This can be especially useful for formatting … Read more
100 Questions Test your CSS Knowledge Welcome to the Ultimate CSS Quiz! Are you ready to put your CSS skills to the test? This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and help you solidify your understanding of web design fundamentals. Whether you’re a beginner looking to practice your skills … Read more
10 coding learning exercises focused on Functional Programming in JavaScript, covering Pure Functions and Immutability, Map, Filter, Reduce, and other Array Methods, Declarative vs. Imperative Programming, Lazy Evaluation and Infinite Sequences, and Monads, Functors, and Other FP Concepts Exercise 1: Creating Pure Functions Objective: Understand the concept of pure functions in JavaScript. Task: Write a … Read more