Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
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
Here are 50 multiple-choice questions related to 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. Each question includes a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Pure Functions and Immutability Map, Filter, … Read more
In JavaScript, certain events like window resizing or input changes can trigger functions multiple times in rapid succession. This can lead to performance issues, especially when these functions perform resource-intensive tasks. The debounce technique is a common solution to this problem, ensuring that a function is only executed after a specified period of inactivity. In … Read more
In JavaScript, the Array.prototype.map function is a powerful method that allows you to transform the elements of an array by applying a callback function to each element. It returns a new array containing the results of calling the callback function on each element. But what if you wanted to implement your own version of map? … Read more
In JavaScript, Promises are a powerful way to handle asynchronous operations. They provide a mechanism to execute code after an asynchronous task completes, with support for chaining multiple tasks using the .then method. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to implement a basic version of a Promise from scratch, including support for .then, .catch, … Read more