People call TG4’s founder “Google” by middle name. Hence, TG4 is very familiar with Google’s products and thus Google Apps Script to automate them. Some examples of scripts out there:
- Get a message when night freezes over so you can cover the windshield of your car.
- An administration system based on Google Drive & Google Sheets, where:
- incoming letters are to be scanned and uploaded by yourself.
- From there, rest is automated imported in the Google Sheets based on name and other variables.
- Even Google Calendar appoints are made when to react on different letters.
- For Huisrentmeester, a complete house management system with bills to be paid, split over roommates.
- For Studio PolderPoort an extension by API automation on MyTourist PMS reservations and bookings. For example:
- When booking is made, remind booker to pay.
- When bookers do not pay, automatically cancel their booking and notify them.
- Download bookings to Google Calendar for owner to review booking details quickly on the cell phone.
- For Present Netherlands, a charity which connects helpers and those is need, a ‘marketplace’ where supply and demand are met using Google Sheets.