Exploring Machine Learning in GAS: A Deep Dive
Google Apps Script (GAS) might not be the first tool that springs to mind when you think about machine learning. After all, it's primarily known for automating tasks within Google Workspace. However, with a little ingenuity and the power of external APIs, GAS can be a surprisingly effective platform for building simple ML applications directly within your spreadsheets, documents, and more. Let's explore how! Leveraging External APIs for Machine Learning in GAS The key to unlocking machine learning capabilities in GAS lies in its ability to connect to external APIs. Several APIs offer machine learning services, such as sentiment analysis, image recognition, and natural language processing. These APIs handle the heavy lifting of model training and prediction, while GAS acts as the intermediary, fetching data, sending it to the API, and processing the results. Popular choices include: Google Cloud Natural Language API: For sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and more. Google Cloud…
