How can I automate data imports in Google Sheets?

How can I automate data imports in Google Sheets?

You can automate data imports in Google Sheets using Google Apps Script or by connecting to external data sources with add-ons.

What is Google Apps Script and how do I use it?

Google Apps Script is a JavaScript-based platform that allows you to create scripts to automate tasks in Google Workspace. You can write a script to fetch data from APIs or other sources and import it into your sheet.

Can you give me a simple example of a script for importing data?

Sure! Here's a simple script that fetches JSON data from a URL and imports it into your sheet:

function importData() {
  var url = 'https://api.example.com/data';
  var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(url);
  var json = JSON.parse(response.getContentText());
  var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet();
  sheet.getRange(1, 1, json.length, json[0].length).setValues(json);
}