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How to Write to a JDBC Database with Google Apps Script: My Adventure with a Pesky Character Limit

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I recently faced a frustrating issue when writing data to a CloudSQL database with the JDBC class in Apps Script. I kept getting the following error:

Exception: Argument too large: SQL

I also observed that it only happened when my SQL query reached a certain length. I considered breaking it down into multiple queries, but I was still puzzled 🤔 because I was only sending a few dozen kilobytes of data.

Now, the thing is, the official documentation could be more helpful; even though the solution is there, it needs to be better explained. So, I turned to StackOverflow. There was a discussion on this exact topic, but to my surprise, I was still waiting for an answer. Until, well, I wrote it 😉

Source: How to Write to a JDBC Database with Google Apps Script: My Adventure with a Pesky Character Limit

Solutions, Sheets, V8, Advanced

Master Google Apps Script UIs — Part 5: Unit Testing Your Front-End With Jest 🚀

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Introduction 📝

Well, well, well! Look who’s back for another session of “Weaving Magic with Code”! 😄 Today, we’re diving head-first into the magical world of unit testing. You might be wondering: “Why the fuss about unit testing?” 🤔

Unit testing, my friends, is the silent hero of software development. Picture it as a mini-pit stop where your code gets a once-over before it hits the road. The automated tests ensure that our code does exactly what we expect it to. The benefits?

  • Makes us ponder deeply about our app’s architecture, like a philosopher musing about the meaning of life 🧐
  • Forces us to clarify our expectations from functions and classes.
  • Ensures that as we revamp and update our code, we aren’t unknowingly playing host to bugs, much like a surprise party you didn’t want 🐛

Source: Master Google Apps Script UIs — Part 5: Unit Testing Your Front-End With Jest 🚀

New IDE, Solutions, Advanced

Master Google Apps Script UIs — Part 4: Spice Up Your Project with Dev Dependencies! 🔧

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Introduction

Welcome back, code wranglers! Today, we’re diving into the world of developer dependencies that make developing projects more efficient than a coffee-fueled coder on a deadline. 🚀 You can find the complete source code in the part-04 branch of the Github repository. Also, feel free to mess around with this demo spreadsheet and play with Emojibar. I’ll be updating it with every new blog post!

What Are Dev Dependencies?

Dev dependencies are like your car’s GPS: they’re not necessary for the car to run, but they sure make getting to your destination a lot easier! 🗺️ They’re modules necessary for the development and testing processes of a project, but not for its production runtime environment. They’re not bundled with the source code and help automate tasks that would otherwise make you pull your hair out.

Source: Master Google Apps Script UIs — Part 4: Spice Up Your Project with Dev Dependencies! 🔧

Solutions, V8, Advanced

Building the Ultimate Google Apps Script Front Ends. Part 3: Styling with Tailwind CSS 😎

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Let’s take our UI to the next level with Tailwind CSS!

Introduction

In the previous article, we learned how to bundle NPM modules with Vite. Today, we’re going to add some style with Tailwind CSS. If you’ve been following my series, you’ll breeze through this like a true professional. 🚀

Check out the part-03 branch in the Github repository for the full source code.

 

What Is Tailwind CSS

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that makes styling a breeze. Think of it like a wardrobe filled with every piece of clothing that you’ll ever need, with everything neatly organized and ready to go. 💃🕺

Source: Building the Ultimate Google Apps Script Front Ends. Part 3: Styling with Tailwind CSS 😎