What is authorization in Google Sheets?
Authorization is Apps Script project vocabulary around deployments, triggers, authorization, and the script editor. These concepts sit above individual API methods documented on Better Sheets snippet pages.
When to use it
Use Apps Script concepts when you automate Sheets beyond formulas: menus, web apps, triggers, and deployments.
When to skip it
Skip custom scripts when macros, formulas, or an add-on already cover the workflow with less maintenance.
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