Google Sheets as a Database allows you to store, retrieve, and manipulate data using Google Sheets as the backend storage. This is particularly useful for small to medium-sized projects where a full-fledged database system might be overkill. It's also a convenient option for projects that require collaboration and data sharing within a team.
To use Google Sheets as a database, follow these general steps:
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Create a Google Sheets document: Set up a Google Sheets document and define the structure of your database with columns for different data attributes
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Go to Extensions>Appscripts and create the files name.gs and scripter.gs Google Script(.gs) files
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Update your sheet name and column names in script
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Test the scripts for any errors by running it once and then deploy it to obtain a Google Script Link
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Use the script links by accessing them using Axios or any other API handler (A sample of the implementation is demonstrated in sample.html)