Programming with Google Apps Script | Online

About this workshop

Google Apps Script is a Javascript-based programming language used to extend Google Apps to create custom functionality and automation. It is analogous to the role of VBA in the Microsoft ecosystem.

In this class, programming beginners will learn the fundamentals of Google Apps Script. We'll write code and automate tasks using Google Apps Script.

Examples include: - Writing scripts for custom functions in Google Sheets - Programming your Google Doc to perform an action on a specified time cycle

Takeaways

By the end of class, students will have: - Google Apps Scripts that automate routine Google Drive, Gmail or Calendar tasks - A great understanding of programming using Google Scripts - A blueprint for where to go next with programming and Apps Script

Prereqs & Preparation

Students will need a laptop a Gmail account, and general knowledge of Google services.