This book is a simple step-by-step, example-oriented guide with a focus on providing the practical skills necessary to develop and customize apps with Apps Script. If you are an application developer with no knowledge of App Script, and would like to learn to build apps using Google Apps script from scratch, then this book is for you. Basic JavaScript knowledge is required.
A step-by-step guide to using Google Apps Script with Google Sheets. You will learn how to work with and automate Sheets. This book assumes no knowledge of coding or of Apps Script or of JavaScript and will take you from writing your first script to using Apps Script with Sheets with confidence. Every chapter contains numerous practical examples of scripts with every step explained along the way. It also contains links to the files used in the book. It also covers some Javascript fundamentals, like loops and arrays, relating them specifically to their use in Apps Script. Fully updated including the latest JavaScript and the new Script Editor. This is book 1 in a series on Apps Script. Contents: What is Google Apps Script? CHAPTER 1 - First Script CHAPTER 2 - Variables and getting & setting values CHAPTER 3 - Loops CHAPTER 4 - Arrays, Logger & Executions CHAPTER 5 - If, Prompt, Menu & OnOpen Trigger CHAPTER 6 - SpreadsheetApp & the For In Loop CHAPTER 7 - Spreadsheet Class CHAPTER 8 - Sheet Class CHAPTER 9 - Range class & Triggers Appendix 1 - Code from each chapter Appendix 2 - Script Editor and creating a standalone script
A step-by-step guide to using Google Apps Script with GOOGLE DRIVE. This book assumes no or little knowledge of coding or of Apps Script and will take you from writing your first script to using Apps Script with Drive with confidence. Every chapter contains numerous practical examples of scripts with every step explained along the way. For example, creating multiple PDFs and folders, automatically sending brochures when a form is filled out, listing all the files in your Drive, and more. It also contains links to the complete scripts, which can easily be copied and pasted into your own projects. Plus, it shows how the Drive service can be used with the Document, Spreadsheet, Slide, Map, and Form services. This is book 3 of a series on Apps Script. Updated to include changes to adding and removing files, adding shortcuts, and the new Script Editor. Contents: Introduction Standalone scripts Chapter 1 - Creating files and folders in My Drive Chapter 2 - Creating files & folders in specific folders Chapter 3 - Making copies of files and creating folders from a URL Chapter 4 - Adding and removing files and folders Chapter 5 - Adding and removing editors to/from files & folders Chapter 6 - Copying a Doc and making a PDF from it Chapter 7 - Getting contents of a Drive folder Chapter 8 - Getting files by type Chapter 9 - Creating download URLs Chapter 10 - Automatically send a brochure when a form is submitted Chapter 11 - Searching files & folders Links to the complete scripts Script editor tools JavaScript basic
This book is a simple step-by-step, example-oriented guide with a focus on providing the practical skills necessary to develop and customize apps with Apps Script. If you are an application developer with no knowledge of App Script, and would like to learn to build apps using Google Apps script from scratch, then this book is for you. Basic JavaScript knowledge is required.
This book is a simple stepbystep, exampleoriented guide with a focus on providing the practical skills necessary to develop and customize apps with Apps Script.If you are an application developer with no knowledge of App Script, and would like to learn to build apps using Google Apps script from scratch, then this book is for you. Basic JavaScript knowledge is required.
"Google Apps Script is a scripting language used in conjunction with Google web-based applications (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Gmail, etc.) and external APIs. In this course, you'll see how Google Apps Script can integrate the functions of multiple Google services with an externally located data source to create a new custom app. For example, you'll see how Google Apps Script pulled data from a Google Sheet and an external source, and then combined and formatted the data into a Google Doc. The key to using Google Apps Script is understanding its underlying language, JavaScript. The course teaches you enough of the concepts and syntax of JavaScript that you'll come away with the ability to confidently code Google Apps Script tasks on your own."--Resource description page.
Google Apps Script For Beginners: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide To Mastering Google Sheets To Creating Scripts, Automating Tasks, Building Applications, And Extending Google Workspace For Enhanced Productivity This book is for you if you're an application developer who doesn't know how to use App Script and would like to learn how to create apps from scratch using Google Apps script. A cloud-based programming language with a JavaScript foundation, Google Apps Script is completely free to use. It offers every tool required for Google services to function. Users can create their own websites, save and share files with others, and quickly move any type of data between services. They can even save important emails as files. It's a fantastic approach to enable non-technical individuals to develop innovative solutions for their business. To assist you in getting started with Google Apps Script, this book is a practical hands-on guide that is presented and explained with working examples. You will build your own forms, create custom functions for your spreadsheets, filter emails, and publish web apps that you can utilize on a daily basis. From basic spreadsheet functionality and customization to fully automated workflows, you will be a part of an amazing journey that will go almost smoothly and without any issues. With the power of Google Apps Script at your disposal, you can filter emails, create forms, calculate a wide range of parameters, and share nearly anything that can be shared along the way. Along with learning how to use standalone apps and user interfaces, you will also learn how to embed text documents and scripts into Google sites.
Customize and automate Google Applications using Apps ScriptAbout This Book- Gain insight into customizing and automating Google applications with JavaScript- Create add-ons for Google Sheets, Docs, or Forms; automate your workflow; integrate with external APIs; and more.- A step-by-step guide to building real-world solutionsWho This Book Is ForNewbies to google apps script but having practical experience in Javascript.What You Will Learn- Learn about the Google Apps script platform and work with scripts to develop Google apps- Create custom menus and dialogs- Parse and send emails- Generate Google calendar events- Build Translator and RSS reader applications- Develop interactive web pages- Design interactive web-forms- Form a workflow applicationIn DetailGoogle Apps Script is a cloud-based scripting language based on JavaScript to customize and automate Google applications.Apps Script makes it easy to create and publish add-ons in an online store for Google Sheets, Docs, and Forms.It serves as one single platform to build, code, and ultimately share your App on the Web store.This book begins by covering the basics of the Google application platform and goes on to empower you to automate most of the Google applications.You will learn the concepts of creating a menu, sending mails, building interactive web pages, and implementing all these techniques to develop an interactive Web page as a form to submit sheetsYou will be guided through all these tasks with plenty of screenshots and code snippets that will ensure your success in customizing and automating various Google applicationsThis guide is an invaluable tutorial for beginners who intend to develop the skills to automate and customize Google applicationsStyle and approachAn easy-to-follow yet comprehensive guide, filled with many code examples and screenshots illustrating various Google Apps scripts.
Do you want to learn how to create documents automatically with Google Apps Script? This book shows you step-by-step how to use Apps Script to supercharge GOOGLE DOCS. Every chapter contains a practical example of using Apps Script to create a wide range of documents, such as, invoices, sales quotes, student reports, and conference talk information. It starts with relatively simple applications, like a master document copier which uses a Google Form to learning how to create web apps and making your own HTML forms to be able to email PDFs to potential customers. Each example builds on the previous ones so you get to understand how to use the Document Service well. As this is the fourth book in the series on Apps Script, it does assume a basic knowledge of Apps Script, JavaScript, and a little HTML. That said, every bit of code is explained with links provided to example Form, Sheet, and Document files. Tested using the new V8 runtime and updated using the new Script editor. Contents Document Service Overview Chapter 1 - Creating a Google Doc from a form submission Chapter 2 - Master document copier Chapter 3 - Edit a document template using placeholders Chapter 4 - Making an invoice with multiple items Chapter 5 - Making a document from scratch Chapter 6 - Making student reports with progress bars Chapter 7 - Emailing reports as a PDF or as a link Chapter 8 - Create multiple reports in one document Chapter 9 - Email specific conference information Chapter 10 - Sending conference info via a web app Chapter 11 - Update document from data on the web Links to all the complete scripts and example files Updated 2021
Get started with Google Apps Script - Perfect course for beginners who want to explore what they can do with Google Apps Script BONUS - Downloadable PDF course Guide - with links and resources. Introduction to Google Script - how to access it and how it works. Apps Script is based on JavaScript 1.6, (1.7 and 1.8). Many basic JavaScript features in addition to the built-in and advanced Google services. Apps Script code runs on Google's servers. Knowledge of JavaScript is a prerequisite to Google Apps Script which will allow you to jump right in and begin coding. - Just like JavaScript with some extra methods. What you'll learn How to apply Google Apps Script for mini projects Useful code to start writing and explore what can be done with Google Apps Script Google Apps Script How to apply and use it Requirements JavaScript, HTML and CSS Prior programming knowledge Solid understanding of JavaScript Who this course is for: Web developers Application developers Anyone who wants to learn more about Google Apps Script Anyone who wants to automate Google Suite JavaScript coders.
