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Google Apps Script
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<p>Google Apps Script is a <a href="/facts/Scripting_language/8pF4ajBL">scripting</a> platform developed by <a href="/facts/Google/GT9Sugza">Google</a> for light-weight application development in the <a href="/facts/Google_Workspace/emfwDelt">Google Workspace</a> platform. Google Apps Script was initially developed by Mike Harm as a side project while working as a developer on <a href="/facts/Google_Sheets/bTTDJYFw">Google Sheets</a>. </p><p>The primary function of Google Apps Script is to facilitate the creation of custom tools for organizations, primarily focusing on automating tasks and simplifying system administration processes. It supports a community-based model for user support. </p><p>Google Apps Script was first publicly announced in May 2009 when a beta testing program was announced by Jonathan Rochelle, then Product Manager for <a href="/facts/Google_Docs/y2RYkhAQ">Google Docs</a>. In August 2009, Google Apps Script was subsequently made available to all Google Apps Premier and Education Edition customers. </p>