Google Extensions Course

Overview of Google Extensions

What are Google Extensions?: Understanding the purpose and benefits.

Types of Extensions: Categories and common use cases.

Installing and Managing Extensions

• Finding Extensions: Navigating the Chrome Web Store.

• Installing Extensions: Step-by-step installation guide.

• Managing Extensions: Accessing, enabling, and disabling extensions.

Productivity Extensions

• Task Management Tools: Examples like Todoist and Trello.

• Note-Taking Extensions: Evernote Web Clipper and Google Keep.

Security and Privacy Extensions

• Ad Blockers: Using Adblock Plus and uBlock Origin.

• Password Managers: Setting up LastPass and Dashlane.

Utility Extensions

• Screen Capture Tools: Using Loom and Awesome Screenshot.

• Language and Translation: Google Translate and Grammarly.

Personalizing Settings

• Adjusting Extension Settings: Customizing extension preferences and options.

• Organizing Extensions: Managing extension icons and toolbar placement.

Enhancing Browsing Experience

• Custom Themes: Applying and managing browser themes.

• User Scripts: Using Tampermonkey for custom scripts.

Introduction to Extension Development

• Overview of Extension Architecture: Understanding components and structure.

• Development Environment Setup: Tools and resources needed for development.

Building a Basic Extension

• Creating Manifest File: Writing and configuring manifest.json.

• Developing Background Scripts: Writing background JavaScript code.

• Creating Popup and Content Scripts: Building interactive elements and page scripts.

Testing and Debugging

• Using Chrome Developer Tools: Debugging and testing extensions.

• Error Handling: Common issues and troubleshooting techniques.

Publishing Your Extension

• Preparing for Submission: Packaging and preparing your extension.

• Submitting to Chrome Web Store: Step-by-step submission process.

Managing Your Extension

• Updating and Maintaining: Handling updates and versioning.

• User Feedback and Reviews: Monitoring and responding to user feedback.

Utilizing Advanced APIs

• Chrome APIs: Exploring APIs for storage, tabs, and more.

• Cross-Origin Requests: Handling permissions and security.

Performance Optimization

• Improving Extension Performance: Best practices for efficient coding.

• Managing Resources: Handling memory and processing.

Success Stories

• Case Studies: Analyzing successful extensions and their impact.

• Lessons Learned: Key takeaways from real-world examples.

Hands-On Projects

• Capstone Project: Developing a custom extension based on a real-world problem.

• Practical Exercises: Applying course concepts to practical scenarios.