Apps Script

Apps Script is a development environment that helps extend the functionality of Google applications and build low-intensity cloud applications. The environment is well integrated with Google Workspace services that can be accessed from Google Drive, or editors such as Forms, Sheets, or Docs.

With a few lines of code, lengthy processes can be automated using Apps Script. There are templates and solutions posted in the Google Solution gallery that can be cloned and reused.

The Apps Script Solution gallery can be found here: https://developers.google.com/workspace/solutions.

Apps Script is automatically enabled for all users who are assigned a Google Workspace license. In this section, we will cover a lot of ground regarding Apps Script – the code editor, code and debugging, integration with Workspace services, security, and best practices.

However, before digging further into the capabilities of Apps Script and what it can do for us, let's look...