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Add-on, Official News

Google Workspace Add-ons now generally available in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

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Google Workplace Add-ons are now available for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Workspace Add-ons are already available for Calendar, Gmail, and Google Drive.

There have been Editor Add-ons for a number of years, with Google Workspace Add-ons developers can tap into a new integrated user experience. One of the main differences with Workspace Add-ons is the use of the Card service rather than custom HTML (HTMLService). The benefit of switching to a Card service is cross platform support including integration into Google’s Workspace mobile apps.

Follow the link to the source post for links to all the relevant developer documentation.

Source: Google Workspace Add-ons now generally available in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Add-on, Solutions, Google Analytics, Sheets

Webtrends: Add-on for Spreadsheet – Analytics Traps

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The Webtrends add-on offers the functionality of the Webtrends API combined with the power of data manipulation in Google spreadsheets.

You can use the tool by installing it from the G Suite Marketplace : https://gsuite.google.com/marketplace/app/webtrends/227205745742?hl=en

With this add-on you can:

  • Get data from multiple reports at the same time;
  • Create custom calculations from the data obtained in the report;
  • Create dashboards with embedded data visualizations;
  • Schedule the automatic execution of reports so that the data is always updated;
  • Easily control who can see this data and views by leveraging Google Spreadsheet’s sharing and privacy features.

The add-on was created with Google Apps Script, in my blog dedicated to the subject there are detailed guidelines for using this add-on.

Source: Webtrends: Add-on for Spreadsheet – Analytics Traps

Add-on, Solutions, Google Analytics

GA360 Unsampled Spreadsheet Add-on – Analytics Traps

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The non-sampled reports in Google Analytics allow to obtain data based on 100% of the sessions even in those conditions where the platform applies the sampling. Unsampled reports are currently only available to Google Analytics 360 users.

The request for non-sampled reports in Google Analytics does not provide an immediate response, in fact it can take from several minutes to more than an hour to obtain a downloadable report.

With the Add-on for Spreadsheet ‘GA360 Unsampled‘ it is possible to query the Unsampled Reports API to directly obtain the data without worrying about verifying the actual generation of the results, as they are conveniently retrieved automatically and saved in sheets dedicated to the Spreadsheet used.

Source: GA360 Unsampled Spreadsheet Add-on – Analytics Traps

Add-on, Community News, Gmail

Develop My First Gmail Add-on via Google Apps Script: My Software Engineer Internship at dialoggBox

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I’m a teacher-turned-developer actively searching my first software engineer job during the pandemic after graduating from Hackbright Academy. As a bootcamp new grad, I am lucky to get an internship opportunity to develop a gmail add-on product at dialoggBox to gain my first industry experience and learn how to work with stakeholders.

My article will be composed of three parts:

  • What service do dialoggBox and this gmail add-on provide?
  • What was my experience using Google Apps Script to build an add-on product?
  • How did I develop each section of the gmail add-on?

The actual details of the add-on developed by the author, Nancy Dai, are promised in a follow-up post but this post serves as a useful insight into the main things to look out for when developing Gmail Add-ons.

Bonus: Following the link to the dialoggBox website I spotted they were using icons from freepik.com which also took me their sister site flaticon.com, which in turn took me to their ‘Icons for Slides and Docs’ add-on.

Source: Develop My First Gmail Add-on via Google Apps Script: My Software Engineer Internship at dialoggBox

Add-on, Solutions, Sheets

Workbook Statistics – a Google Sheets Add-on built using Google Apps Script (lessons in Add-on publication)

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Get stats for your current active sheet & the entire spreadsheet in one place using workbook statistics – a g suite editor add-on built using google apps script.

A handy Google Sheets add-on from Sourabh Choraria that can give you an Excel like summary of the Google Sheet you are working on that can display information like the number of: filled cells, formulas, charts and more. This post is also worth reading if you are interested in tips for the Add-on publication processes, highlighting some of the pitfalls you can avoid. The code for the Add-on is also open source making it possible to reuse in your own Apps Script projects.

Source: workbook statistics – a google sheets add-on built using apps script

Add-on, Official News, Solutions

Google Developers Blog: Building G Suite Add-ons with your favorite tech stack

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Let’s talk about the basics of G Suite Add-ons. G Suite Add-ons simplify how users get things done in G Suite by bringing in functionality from other applications where you need them. They provide a persistent sidebar for quick access, and they are context-aware — meaning they can react to what you’re doing in context. … Up until recently, G Suite Add-ons leaned on Apps Script to build Add-ons, but choice is always a good thing, and in some cases you may want to use another scripting language.. So let’s talk about how to build Add-ons using additional runtimes.

Google recently announced the ability to develop G Suite Add-ons using other frameworks other than Google Apps Script. This post on the Google Developers Blog introduces how you can develop G Suite Add-ons with something other than Google Apps Script.

Source: Google Developers Blog: Building G Suite Add-ons with your favorite tech stack

Add-on, Official News, Sheets

Build Apps Powered by Language with Semantic ML with the new Semantic Reactor Google Sheets Add-on

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In this post, I’ll show you how to use beginner-friendly ML tools–Semantic Reactor and TensorFlow.js–to build an app that’s powered by natural language.

NEW: Semantic Reactor has been officially released! Add it to Google Sheets here.

We’ve previously highlighted how TensorFlow.js can be used in Google Apps Script. In this latest example the new Semantic Reactor Google Sheets Add-on published by Google Research is highlighted. Semantic Reactor is designed to make it easier to start exploring Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and with this tutorial you can learn how you can deploy your model to code.

Source: Build Apps Powered by Language with Semantic ML

Add-on, Solutions, Sheets

Lessons Learned building an Apps Script Add-on | Two Octobers

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After joining Two Octobers this March, I was overjoyed to be able to focus on building tools that we can use to help grow client revenues. One tool that I had percolating in the back of my mind was a Google-Sheets-based Add-on for building and managing Google My Business Posts. Our team, codenamed “Skunkworks”, got to work and built our Add-On, AgencyAutomators – POSTS. While in the moment it felt like one small step for each of us, it felt like a huge leap for Two Octobers. We learned a ton along the way that I’ll be sharing with you here.

A very comprehensive guide on the challenges and solutions for developing Google Apps Script projects in teams. The post has lots of tips and tricks Noah and his team at Two Octobers learned along the way including hurdles overcome as part of the Add-on publication process. Follow the link for more details.

Source: Lessons Learned building an Apps Script Add-on | Two Octobers

Add-on, Gmail

Building a Gmail Add-on with Apps Script

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I recently sent an email where I typed code inline in the message body. I spent a good 15 minutes going through and formatting each line of code to look like, well, code. I wanted an extension like Code Blocks that would instantly format my text to a specific preset style.

A well chronicled article by Kelsey Kripp on how to dive right into Apps Script for G Suite to build your own Gmail add on!

Source: Building a Gmail Add-on with Apps Script

Add-on, Docs

Code Blocks – Syntax Highlighting for Google Docs

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Syntax highlighting for Google Docs

With the Code Blocks add-on for Google Docs you can create formatted code blocks using a wide variety of themes and language support for syntax highlighting. This is a great add-on for anyone wanting to create technical training materials in Google Docs.

Source: Code Blocks – G Suite Marketplace