Advanced Google Apps Script and API with 10 Projects

🌟 Course Title: Advanced Google Apps Script and API with 10 Projects

Headline: Dive Deep into Integrating Google Sheets with External APIs!

Course Description

Disclaimer: As a full-time Google Spreadsheet and Apps Script consultant, I bring to you an enriched learning experience that reflects the real-world applications and complexities of this powerful platform. We've laid the foundation in our beginners' course; now it's time to elevate your skills with the Advanced Google Apps Script and API with 10 Projects course.

In this advanced course, we will delve deep into the world of Google Apps Script, exploring its full potential and the intricacies of working with various APIs. Here's what you can expect to master:

• Custom Functions: Transform the way you manipulate data within Google Sheets.
• Apps Script Libraries: Speed up your development process by reusing pre-written code.
• JSON (JavaScript Object Notation): The format of choice for data interchange across web applications and services.
• doGet & doPost: Understand the server-side triggers that respond to HTTP requests in Apps Script.

Connecting Tools with API:

• Google Analytics: Analyze user behavior on websites, track performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Youtube: Interact with your channel's data, automate video uploads, or scrape insights from analytics.
  • Pipedrive: Synchronize your sales pipeline directly with Google Sheets.
  • Trello: Manage projects and tasks seamlessly by integrating them with Apps Script.
  • WooCommerce: Connect your e-commerce store's data with Google Sheets for real-time inventory and order management.

And that's not all! You'll learn to explore API documentation, enabling you to automate various processes and tasks. With the knowledge acquired, you'll be equipped to perform software development tasks at a high level. While software development is a vast field, this course will equip you with the skills to tackle challenges using Google's powerful tools.

Happy Scripting !!!

What You Will Learn:

• Exploring API Documentation: Gain the ability to understand and implement APIs from various services.
• Custom Function Mastery: Write your own functions in Apps Script to perform complex calculations or data manipulation directly within Google Sheets.
• Leveraging Apps Script Libraries: Access and utilize a wide range of pre-written code to enhance efficiency and functionality.
• JSON Handling: Learn how to send, receive, and process JSON in your scripts for effective data exchange.
• Server-Side Logic: Master the doGet & doPost triggers to handle server-side logic in your Apps Script applications.
• 10 Practical Projects: Apply your newly acquired skills through hands-on projects that connect Google Sheets with external APIs like Google Analytics, Youtube, Pipedrive, Trello, WooCommerce, and more.

Join us on this advanced journey and transform the way you interact with data and automate processes using Google Apps Script and its powerful API integrations. 🚀📊✨

Overall Course Rating: 4.65 out of 5 stars

Pros:

• Comprehensive Content: The course covers the subject matter in a quick, yet thorough manner, which is highly appreciated by learners. (Review 1)
• Accessibility: Shahbaz's conversational tone and plain-English explanations make the content very accessible for beginners. (Review 2)
• Practical Examples: The course includes practical examples that allow learners to apply what they've learned directly. (Review 1, Review 3)
• Engaging Material: Learners enjoy the interactive and hands-on approach of the course, with opportunities to try additional things. (Review 3)
• Clear Explanations: The explanations on how to find information within the course are clear and helpful, enhancing learning and exploration. (Review 3)
• Positive Learning Experience: Most reviewers have found the course useful and understandable, contributing positively to their knowledge of Google Apps Script. (Review 4, Review 5)

Cons:

• Outdated Content: Some parts of the course are outdated, including the application editor, Log function, and the use of ES5 GAS instead of the more modern V8 ES6 conventions. (Review 6)
• Lack of Advanced Material: While described as 'advanced', the course is more of an introduction to Google Apps Script API calls, with limited advanced content. (Review 7)
• Missing Concepts: Important concepts such as JavaScript Promises and Async/Await for handling API call successes and failures are not covered. (Review 6)
• Imbalance in Course Structure: The course structure seems to focus heavily on basic introductory material, with only a small portion of the content being relevant to more advanced topics like API calls. (Review 8)
• Lack of Python or JavaScript Examples: Reviewers suggest that including examples in both Python and JavaScript for making API calls would be beneficial. (Review 8)
• Basic Introduction Material: Out of the 7 sections, 5 contain basic introduction material which some learners feel should be part of a foundational course rather than an advanced one. (Review 8)
• Course Structure Suggestions: There is a suggestion that the beginning of the course should be in the basic course, not the advanced one on API, to align with the learning progression. (Review 9)

Additional Notes and Recommendations:

• Improvements for Advanced Content: It is recommended that the course improves by including more advanced topics and updating the content to reflect current best practices. (Review 6, Review 7)
• Update Tools and Practices: The Log function and application editor should be updated to the newer Execution Datalogger, and the course should use modern JavaScript conventions like V8 ES6 instead of ES5. (Review 6)
• Inclusion of Async Programming: Including content on js Promises and Async/Await would provide learners with a more comprehensive understanding of handling API calls effectively. (Review 6, Review 8)
• Question Regarding Coin Market: One learner has a question regarding the use of the course's content in relation to the Coin Market. (Review 3)

Course Summary:

The course is generally well-received for its comprehensive and accessible approach to teaching Google Apps Script. It is particularly appreciated for its practical examples and clear explanations, which have helped many learners gain a solid understanding of the subject. However, there are areas where the content could be improved, specifically in terms of updating outdated tools, incorporating advanced material, and covering modern JavaScript practices. The course structure also appears to need refinement to better align with the advertised 'advanced' level and ensure that basic topics are appropriately placed within a learning sequence. By addressing these concerns and enhancing the content, the course has the potential to be an even more valuable resource for learners of all levels.