Earlier this year I wrote about my love of Google Apps Script to automate Calendar, Docs and Sheets. I recently looked into taking Google Apps Script even farther, leveraging its ability to serve HTML. Specifically, though, I wanted to see if I could build single-page apps (SPAs) using Svelte, my preferred UI framework. Turns out, you can and it’s really easy!
The narrative that AI will replace developers is everywhere, but it's fundamentally wrong. AI makes developers more productive, which increases their ROI. Basic economics tells us you should invest more, not less, in high-return assets. Companies cutting developers because of AI are either admitting they lack vision or are just making excuses to cut costs.
Making tough technical decisions can be... tough. But what if you could avoid analysis paralysis and make decisions that everyone can live with? Learn how the IETF's "rough consensus" approach can help your team move forward.
If you use Google Workspace, you should know about the amazing Google Apps Script functionality that lets you automate tasks, create custom functions, and build web apps. Read on for examples and tips on how to get started.
I use an external drive to back up my files with Deja Dup, but I wanted it to start automatically when I mounted the drive. Here’s how I did it with a systemd service.