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Totally Unscripted: No-Code Workflow Automation in Google Workspace – Thur 11 Feb at at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC

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Totally Unscripted is back on Thur 11 Feb at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC and in this episode we we look at no-code solutions for Google Workspace automation. As part of this we are joined by no-code and automation experts Vahid Taslimi and Aravin Srinivasan from zenphi. Zenphi is a no-code business process automation platform, designed from the ground up for Google Workspace. With Vahid and Aravin we will see how zenphi can be used to automate processes such as Mail Merge to more advanced multi-step approval processes. As part of the show we will learn how they have approached the challenge to support users in taking more ownership of their business processes.

Tune in live to contribute to the YouTube live chat (recording immediately available).

For previous episodes, information and resources visit https://tu.appsscript.info/

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Totally Unscripted: Preaching to the Converted – Convert Microsoft Excel files with macros to Google Sheets – Thur 04 Feb at 0800 PST / 1100 EST / 1600 UTC

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Totally Unscripted is back on 04 Feb at the slightly earlier time of 0800 PST / 1100 EST / 1600 UTC.

In this episode we are joined by some of the team at Google behind the development of the Macro Converter. The Macro Converter is an add-on that makes it easier to convert Excel files that have Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code to Google Sheets files and Apps Script. You can use the Macro Converter add-on to determine the compatibility of your files and automatically convert them.

This show is your opportunity to learn more about Macro Converter and get your questions in to the developers. Tune in live to contribute to the YouTube live chat (recording immediately available).

For previous episodes, information and resources visit https://tu.appsscript.info/

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Totally Unscripted: Getting Schooled on Apps Script – Using Automation in EDU – Thur 28 Jan at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC

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Totally Unscripted is back on Thur 28 Jan at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC and in this episode we will explore how Google Apps Script is supporting educators around the world to become more productive and efficient. From grading quizzes to administering class rosters and everything in between, Apps Script can be used to help educators save time in the administration of teaching and learning and spend more time with their students.

For this episode we are joined by noted teacher and Apps Script creator Alice Keeler (alicekeeler.com) as well as Dave Abouav who is a Google Employee and part-time physics teacher and the creator of the popular grading tool Flubaroo. With Alice and Dave we will discover some of the opportunities for using Google Apps Script in education as an end user and developer.

Tune in live to contribute to the YouTube live chat (recording immediately available).

For previous episodes, information and resources visit https://tu.appsscript.info/

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Every Google Apps Script project on Github visualized – Desktop Liberation

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Visualization of apps script projects

There are so many Apps Script projects out there where the source code is published on Github, but it’s hard to find what you want. Whether it’s a library, an example of an add-on, how to use an advanced service, or just see who is working on what. I figured it would be nice if we had a searchable visualization of everything that’s public.

Source: Every Google Apps Script project on Github visualized – Desktop Liberation

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Totally Unscripted: Get AMPed about Email – Thur 21 Jan at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC

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Totally Unscripted is back again on Thur 21 Jan at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 GMT. This time we will be joined by Jon Harmer (Product Manager, Google Workspace) and Steve Bazyl (Developer Relations, Google Cloud) who will give an overview of  how you can start using AMP with your Google Workspace Gmail users and beyond. 

Unfamiliar with AMP for email? This “allows senders to include AMP components inside rich engaging emails, making modern app functionality available within email. This dynamic email format provides a subset of AMPHTML components for use in email messages, that allows recipients of AMP emails to interact dynamically with content directly in the message” [ref] 

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For previous episodes, information and resources visit https://tu.appsscript.info/

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Trend of google-apps-script Tag on Stackoverflow 2021

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Year vs. number of Questioners and Answerers. These all questions include the tag of "google-apps-script" in the tags

Year vs. number of Questioners and Answerers. These all questions include the tag of “google-apps-script” in the tags

Trend of google-apps-script Tag on Stackoverflow 2021

Kanshi Tanaike returns with an updated look at trends in the [google-apps-script] tag on Stackoverflow.  A highlight from the report is the continued growth in new questioners, indicating that the Google Apps Script community is continuing to grow.

Source: Trend of google-apps-script Tag on Stackoverflow 2021

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Workspace Devs Directory – a new community initiative to help Google Workspace and Apps Script developers connect

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Directory | Workspace Devs

A directory of Google Workspace and Apps Script Developers.

This space is to help bridge that gap within the Google Workspace (previously, G Suite) Developers community and mostly geared towards users who work within the Apps Script ecosystem.

Sourabh Choraria has created a new initiative to help Google Workspace and Apps Script developers connect. Anyone can submit their profile to be included in the directory.

Source: Directory | Workspace Devs

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Google to offer free training courses in AI, Kubernetes and multi-cloud | IT PRO

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The cloud giant is offering 30 days of free training and routes to certification.

Budding learners can access all of these through a set of ‘skills challenges’ which give participants greater knowledge of each subject and a chance to earn a Google skill badge to prove their competency.

Participants will have 30 days of free access to Google Cloud Labs to work their way through four skill challenges: ‘Getting Started’, ‘Data Analytics’, Hybrid and Multi-cloud’ and finally ‘Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence’.

The Data Analytics course is for more experienced participants to expand their skills into AI and machine learning with a chance to demonstrate an understanding of BigQuery. They can learn how to do everything from writing and troubleshooting SQL queries and using Apps Script, to building classification and forecasting models.

IT PRO has picked up on some free training from Google, which includes an opportunity to use your Google Apps Script knowledge in the Data Analytics course. To start the challenges you need to register by January 31, 2021, 11:59 PT.

Source: Google to offer free training courses in AI, Kubernetes and multi-cloud | IT PRO

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Totally Unscripted: A 2020 Google Apps Script recap for Google Workspace solution builders – Thur 14 Jan at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC

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Totally Unscripted returns and we kick off the year looking at some of the highlights and developments you may have missed in 2020 for Google Workspace solution builders. Our panel includes Olaf Hubel, Google Workspace Developer Relations Manager, and other noted experts from the community. As well as looking at Workspace highlights from 2020 we’ll  look at what might be in store for 2021. Tune in live to contribute to the live chat.

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Totally Unscripted: Becoming a Google Workspace Solutions Gallery contributor – Thur 17 Dec at 1200 PST / 1500 EST / 2000 UTC

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In this session we will have a look at the Google Workspace Solutions Gallery. “The Google Workspace Solutions Gallery is a collection of sample solutions that demonstrates how you can solve common business challenges with Google Workspace Developer technologies. These samples showcase different ways to integrate and customize the productivity tools you’re already using.” – https://developers.google.com/gsuite/solutions

As part of the Gallery anyone can suggest new solutions and we speak Jasper Duizendstra who has contributed the Record time and activities in Calendar and Sheets solution. We speak to Jasper about his experience summitting and getting a solution published.