April, 2025



Google Workspace developer announcements at Next’25

Google Cloud Next '25 focused heavily on AI integration and developer productivity for Google Workspace. Key takeaways for developers included the introduction of Google Workspace Flows, enabling AI-driven automation of multi-step workflows connecting apps like Forms, Sheets, and Chat. While AppSheet, the primary no-code platform, had a session focused on integrating existing AI capabilities. Apps Script was showcased in the Build Google Workspace add-ons with a boost from Gemini demo, showing how Gemini can be used to create code for solutions in Workspace.


Finally, the event facilitated community engagement through dedicated meetups for various developer groups, including AppSheet developers, Apps Script developers, and Workspace admins. These meetups provided opportunities for networking and discussion. Additionally, the Developer Theater hosted lighting talks that explored specific technical applications, such as using Apps Script for AI finetuning  and leveraging Gemini for AI and automation within Google Workspace.


Watch the recaps of some of the amazing sessions held at Next’25

- New ways to automate your work and integrate with Google Workspace

- Recap: AppSheet: Accelerate AI adoption into the flow of work

- Recap: Boost productivity with custom solutions on Google Workspace

- Recap: Google Workspace: How businesses are using AI to drive results

Developer News

Updates to the Forms API

You can now use the Forms API to publish forms, and use the Drive API to have granular control over who can respond to forms. Learn about publishing and adding responders, setPublishSettings method in the Forms API, and about the permissions.create method in the Drive API.


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Workspace Developer News on YouTube - #17

In the latest episode of the Google Workspace Developer News on YouTube, we cover updates to notifications via Chat API, decommissioning of the Events API v1, and more!


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Community Spotlight


Google Workspace Flows: A Developer’s First Look After Cloud Next ’25

by Martin Hawksey

Last week at Google Cloud Next ’25 was packed with announcements, but there’s one that particularly grabbed Martin’ s attention, the unveiling of Google Workspace Flows. As Google Workspace developers, many of us are familiar with automating simple tasks. However, the Flows demo hinted at a more accessible approach for tackling complex business processes. Read more about his take on Flows.




How I Built an AI-Powered Inspection App for the Avengers

by Stefan_QREW

In this project, Stefan walks through how Google’s hidden superpower, AppSheet, helped the Avengers make reporting on Hero Work a breeze. It features a clean & easy Inspection App with a Gemini/Vertex integration. 






Solutions Spotlight


Custom function: Calculate driving distance & convert meters to miles 

Using custom functions, you can calculate the driving distance between two locations and convert the distance from meters to miles. An additional automation provides a custom menu that lets you add step-by-step directions from the start address to the end address in a new sheet.




Integrating AppSheet with Google Workspace

Did you know that AppSheet can integrate with Google Workspace? In this video, we speak to how AppSheet - Google’s no-code application platform - helps you streamline workflows, and demonstrate how you can create your own apps that integrate with Google Workspace. Watch to explore the possibilities of AppSheet!