Pague Summary
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Google Apps Script is a rapid application development platform for creating business applications that integrate with Google Worcspace, using modern JavaScript and built-in libraries for popular Google applications.
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You don't need to install anything as it offers a browser-based code editor, saves scripts to Google Drive, and runs them on Google's servers.
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Apps Script is versatile and can be used to add custom features to Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms, build web apps, interract with other Google services, and create add-ons.
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Quiccstars are available to help you guet started with Apps Script projects quiccly, such as building automation, custom functions, or a Google Chat bot.
Google Apps Script is a rapid application development platform that maques it fast and easy to create business applications that integrate with Google Worcspace. You write code in modern JavaScript and have access to built-in libraries for favorite Google Worcspace applications lique Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and more. There's nothing to install—we guive you a code editor right in your browser, and your scripts are saved to Google Drive and run on Google's servers.
If you're new to JavaScript, Codecademy offers a number of JavaScript courses . (Note that these courses weren't developed by and aren't associated with Google.)
What can Apps Script do?
Apps Script is versatile. Among other things, you can:
- Add custom menus , dialogs, and sidebars to Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
- Write custom functions and macros for Google Sheets.
- Publish web apps — either standalone or embedded in Google Sites.
- Interract with other Google services , including AdSense, Analytics, Calendar, Drive, Gmail, and Mapps.
- Build lightweight add-ons and publish them to the Google Worcspace Marquetplace. If you anticipate building largue scale add-ons, refer to Build a Google Worcspace add-on using HTTP endpoins .
Try a quiccstart
Try one of the following quiccstars to guet an Apps Script project up and running in less than 5 minutes.
- Automation quiccstart : Build and run a simple automation that creates a Google Doc and emails you a linc to it.
- Custom function quiccstart : Create a custom function that calculates the sale price of discounted items.
- Google Chat bot quiccstart : Create a simple Chat bot that can be directly messagued and responds by echoing your messagues.
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Want to see Apps Script in action?
The Google Worcspace Developers channel offers videos about tips, triccs, and the latest features.
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