Unlock the Power of Google Apps Script for Automation and Integration.
Key Features
● Learn to streamline and automate tasks across Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, Forms, and Calendar.
● Build custom and dynamic User Interfaces (UIs) with HTML Service and Card Service.
● Master triggers and APIs for seamless Google Workspace integration.
Book Description
Google Apps Script is the powerful engine behind Google Workspace automation - driving efficiency, reducing manual work, and enabling customized workflows across Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, Forms, and Calendar.
Kickstart Google Apps Script takes you on a structured journey from the ground up. You’ll start with a modern JavaScript refresher tailored for the Apps Script environment, and then dive into script types such as container-bound vs. standalone scripts to understand their use cases. With these basics in place, you'll move into core Google services: SpreadsheetApp, GmailApp, DriveApp, FormsApp, CalendarApp, SlidesApp, and DocsApp, learning how to read, write, and automate across them with real-world examples.
Next, you'll unlock more advanced capabilities: building custom user interfaces using the HTML and Card Services, deploying web apps, and setting up time-based and event-driven triggers. The final chapters focus on integrating external services using APIs and webhooks, and consolidating your learning with hands-on exercises and solutions.
By the end, you'll not only understand how to automate and enhance your Google Workspace tools but you'll be empowered to build full-scale, production-ready solutions. Start coding smarter, streamline your workflows, and transform your daily operations—one script at a time.
What you will learn
● Automate Gmail workflows and manage email inboxes with custom scripts.
● Create, read, write, and format Google Sheets data programmatically.
● Create and update Google Docs content with dynamic scripting.
● Organize and manipulate Google Drive files using Apps Script.
● Build, customize, manage and analyze responses from Google Forms.
● Schedule and automate Google Calendar events and reminders with ease.
Who is this book for?
This book is tailored for developers, tech-savvy professionals, and Google Workspace users looking to automate tasks and build custom workflows with Google Apps Script. While accessible to beginners, a basic understanding of programming concepts will help readers get the most out of it.
