This Google Apps Script project automatically imports data from an API into a specified Google Sheet, handling header discrepancies and ensuring data integrity.
Features
Automatic Data Import: Fetches data from an external API and appends it to a Google Sheet.
Header Management:
Data Appending: Appends new data to the next available row in the sheet.
Automated Triggers: Supports various triggers to run the script automatically, even without user interaction.
How to Use
Copy the Code: Copy the callNumbers() function from the Code.gs file.
Open Google Sheets: Open the Google Sheet where you want to import the data.
Open Script Editor: Go to "Tools" > "Script editor".
Paste the Code: Paste the copied code into the script editor.
Modify API Endpoint: Replace the placeholder YOURAPIENDPOINT with the actual URL of your API.
Customize Data Fields:
var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName("YourSheetName");
Header Tolerance and Fixing
Missing Headers: If the sheet is empty or the first row doesn't contain the expected headers, the script will add a new header row.
Incorrect Headers: If the first row contains some but not all of the expected headers, the script will replace the entire row with the correct headers.
Case-Insensitive Comparison: The header comparison is case-insensitive.
Google Apps Script and Triggers
Google Apps Script: This project uses Google Apps Script, a JavaScript-based scripting platform for automating tasks within Google Workspace applications.
Triggers: Triggers allow you to automate script execution based on various events or schedules.
Running Without User Interaction: Triggers enable the script to run automatically, even when no user is actively viewing the sheet.