Course Outline

Introduction to Google Apps Script for Government

  • Overview of Google Apps Script
  • Key features and capabilities
  • Understanding the V8 runtime and modern JavaScript support

Setting up the Development Environment for Government

  • Creating and managing Apps Script projects
  • Working in the online editor versus clasp (command-line Apps Script)
  • Version control with GitHub and clasp

Working with Google Sheets for Government

  • Reading, writing, and formatting data
  • Building custom menus, dialogs, and sidebars
  • Data validation, formulas, and integrations

Automating Google Workspace Applications for Government

  • Automating Gmail: emails, threads, filters
  • Google Drive automation: file creation, movement, permissions
  • Calendar automation: scheduling, reminders, and events
  • Integrating with Docs and Slides for reporting and presentations

Triggers and Event-Driven Execution for Government

  • Time-driven triggers (scheduled tasks)
  • Event-driven triggers (on edit, on form submit, on open)
  • Managing and debugging triggers

Building Add-ons and Advanced Integrations for Government

  • Developing Google Workspace add-ons
  • Publishing add-ons to the Marketplace
  • Connecting Apps Script with REST APIs and third-party services

Best Practices for Apps Script Projects for Government

  • Error handling and debugging techniques
  • Security and permissions management
  • Scalability and optimization strategies

Case Studies and Applied Projects for Government

  • Automating reporting workflows in Sheets and Docs
  • Building custom CRM or task management tools with Apps Script
  • Real-world enterprise use cases of Apps Script

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Experience with JavaScript programming
  • Basic familiarity with Google Workspace applications (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Gmail)

Audience

  • Web developers for government
  • IT professionals managing Google Workspace in public sector organizations
  • Teams seeking automation for workflows and improved efficiency in government operations
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