Google Apps: The Missing Manual
What This Title Covers
A thorough walkthrough of Google's productivity suite covering Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Sheets, and Sites. The book focuses on practical workflows—setting up collaborative documents, building spreadsheet formulas, automating tasks with Apps Script, and managing team calendars. While specific UI details have evolved since publication, the underlying patterns of cloud-based collaboration and document automation remain directly applicable.
Who It's For
Business users, educators, and anyone transitioning from desktop productivity suites to cloud-based tools. No programming experience required for most chapters, though the Apps Script sections assume basic coding comfort.
Key Chapters and Concepts
- Gmail configuration and advanced search operators
- Google Calendar sharing and team scheduling patterns
- Google Docs collaboration workflows and revision management
- Sheets formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Google Sites for internal documentation and team portals
- Apps Script basics for automation and custom functions
Modern Alternatives and Updated Equivalents
Technology evolves, but foundational concepts persist. If you are looking for updated coverage of the topics in this title, explore these related resources on EBooks-Space:
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Before committing time to any technical book—including this one—consider these criteria:
- Publication date context: Is the content still accurate for current versions? For foundational topics, older books often remain excellent.
- Author credentials: Does the author have demonstrable practical experience?
- Structure and progression: Does the table of contents show a logical progression?
- Code quality: Are examples tested and complete enough to run?
- Peer assessment: What do experienced practitioners say about this resource?