Course Outline

Introduction to Google Apps Script

  • What is Google Apps Script?
  • Key features and capabilities
  • Understanding the V8 runtime and modern JavaScript support

Setting up the Development Environment

  • Creating and managing Apps Script projects
  • Working in the online editor vs. clasp (command-line Apps Script)
  • Version control with GitHub and clasp

Working with Google Sheets

  • Reading, writing, and formatting data
  • Building custom menus, dialogs, and sidebars
  • Data validation, formulas, and integrations

Automating Google Workspace Applications

  • Automating Gmail: emails, threads, filters
  • Google Drive automation: file creation, movement, permissions
  • Calendar automation: scheduling, reminders, and events
  • Integrating with Docs and Slides for reporting and presentations

Triggers and Event-Driven Execution

  • Time-driven triggers (scheduled tasks)
  • Event-driven triggers (on edit, on form submit, on open)
  • Managing and debugging triggers

Building Add-ons and Advanced Integrations

  • Developing Google Workspace add-ons
  • Publishing add-ons to the Marketplace
  • Connecting Apps Script with REST APIs and third-party services

Best Practices for Apps Script Projects

  • Error handling and debugging techniques
  • Security and permissions management
  • Scalability and optimization strategies

Case Studies and Applied Projects

  • Automating reporting workflows in Sheets and Docs
  • Building custom CRM or task management tools with Apps Script
  • Real-world enterprise use cases of Apps Script

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Experience with JavaScript programming
  • Basic familiarity with Google Workspace applications (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Gmail)

Audience

  • Web developers
  • IT professionals managing Google Workspace
  • Teams seeking automation for workflows
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