🔹 1. Introduction to Google Apps Script

• What is Google Apps Script?

• Overview of Google Apps Script capabilities

• Basic concepts: Scripts, triggers, and executions

• Benefits of using Google Apps Script to automate workflows

• Supported Google Workspace apps and third-party integrations

• Key differences between Google Apps Script and other automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Integromat)

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🔹 2. Getting Started with Google Apps Script

• Accessing Google Apps Script (via Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)

• Setting up your first Google Apps Script project

• Exploring the script editor interface

• Creating a simple script in the editor (hello world example)

• Saving and deploying your scripts

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🔹 3. Basics of Scripting in Google Apps Script

• Google Apps Script syntax and structure

• How to write basic functions in JavaScript

• Working with variables, loops, and conditional statements

• Creating custom functions for Google Sheets, Docs, and other Google Workspace tools

• Understanding the Google Apps Script runtime and execution process

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🔹 4. Automating Tasks with Google Sheets

• How to automate data entry, calculations, and updates in Google Sheets

• Using Google Apps Script to create custom functions (e.g., a custom SUM formula)

• Automating report generation and email notifications from Sheets data

• Example use cases: Automated inventory tracking, budget calculations, task reminders

• Writing scripts to import/export data from Google Sheets to other apps

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🔹 5. Automating Google Docs

• Automating document creation with Google Apps Script (creating custom templates, reports)

• Inserting dynamic content into Google Docs (e.g., pulling data from Sheets or external sources)

• Formatting and editing documents automatically (font, color, tables, etc.)

• Automating document sharing and collaboration (emailing documents, setting permissions)

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🔹 6. Automating Google Slides

• Creating and editing Google Slides presentations programmatically

• Adding slides, text, images, charts, and diagrams automatically

• Using data from Google Sheets or external sources to populate presentation content

• Automating the design and styling of slides

• Example use cases: Generating reports, custom presentations, or data-driven slideshows

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🔹 7. Google Forms Automation

• Automating form creation with Google Apps Script (creating custom forms dynamically)

• Automatically collecting responses from Google Forms

• Sending notifications or emails based on form responses

• Using Apps Script to process form data and populate Google Sheets or Docs

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🔹 8. Email Automation with Gmail

• Sending personalized emails using Google Apps Script

• Automating email replies, follow-ups, and reminders (using triggers)

• Creating email templates and merging data (e.g., customer names, order details)

• Bulk emailing (sending emails to multiple recipients from a Google Sheet)

• Setting up automatic responses and inbox management

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🔹 9. Google Calendar Automation

• Creating and managing Google Calendar events automatically

• Adding, updating, and deleting calendar events via script

• Sending reminders and notifications for upcoming events

• Integrating Google Calendar with other Google apps (e.g., Sheets or Forms)

• Example use case: Automated scheduling for meetings, events, or task reminders

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🔹 10. Using Triggers in Google Apps Script

• Introduction to triggers: Simple and installable triggers

• Types of triggers: Time-driven, onEdit, onFormSubmit, and more

• How to set up and manage triggers in your scripts

• Automating workflows based on specific actions (e.g., new form submission, data update)

• Example use cases: Automatically sending emails after form submission, daily reports

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🔹 11. Integrating Google Apps Script with Third-Party APIs

• Connecting Google Apps Script to external APIs (e.g., Twitter, Slack, Trello, etc.)

• Authenticating with third-party services using OAuth2

• Sending and receiving data from APIs using HTTP requests (GET, POST)

• Example use cases: Pushing data to a CRM, sending notifications via Slack, posting tweets

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🔹 12. Building Web Apps with Google Apps Script

• Introduction to Google Apps Script web apps

• Setting up a Google Apps Script web app (using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)

• Creating forms and user interfaces (UI) for data input

• Deploying web apps for external users or internal use

• Example use cases: Custom internal tools, order forms, user feedback systems

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🔹 13. Automating Google Drive

• Managing files and folders in Google Drive using Google Apps Script

• Automating file creation, organization, and sharing

• Setting file permissions (read, write, share)

• Example use case: Automatic backup of files, organizing documents into folders

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🔹 14. Automating Task Management with Google Tasks

• Creating and managing tasks programmatically in Google Tasks

• Setting up automated task lists for project management

• Adding reminders, due dates, and notes to tasks automatically

• Integrating Google Tasks with other apps like Google Calendar or Gmail

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🔹 15. Google Apps Script Best Practices

• Writing efficient, maintainable code in Google Apps Script

• Using logging and debugging techniques to troubleshoot scripts

• Handling errors and exceptions in your scripts

• Organizing and structuring scripts for scalability

• Documenting your code for future reference

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🔹 16. Google Apps Script Advanced Features

• Using Google Apps Script libraries to extend functionality

• Creating custom functions and services

• Handling asynchronous tasks and promises

• Using the advanced Google Apps Script editor and other developer tools

• Example use cases: Developing complex workflows, creating advanced integrations

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🔹 17. Sharing and Deploying Google Apps Scripts

• Sharing scripts with other users (permissions and access control)

• Publishing and deploying scripts for public use or for specific users

• Managing script versioning and updates

• Deploying a script as an add-on for use in Google Workspace apps

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🔹 18. Monitoring and Managing Google Apps Script Projects

• Using the Google Apps Script dashboard for project management

• Setting up email notifications for script executions

• Monitoring execution time, quota usage, and errors

• Managing script properties and configurations for large projects

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🔹 19. Securing Google Apps Script Projects

• Implementing security best practices in your scripts

• Managing authentication and access for sensitive data

• Using Google Cloud Platform services for enhanced security

• Example use cases: Securing email notifications, handling personal data securely

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🔹 20. Google Apps Script Help and Community

• Resources for learning Google Apps Script (documentation, forums, tutorials)

• Where to get support (Stack Overflow, Google Apps Script community)

• Google Apps Script troubleshooting and debugging tips

• Advanced Google Apps Script resources for developers

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