📅 2024-02-02 — Session: Troubleshooting Google Cloud SQL Connections
🕒 18:40–20:55
🏷️ Labels: Google Cloud Sql, Troubleshooting, Oauth, Database Connection, Google Apps Script
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The primary goal of this session was to address and troubleshoot various issues related to connecting Google Apps Script to Google Cloud SQL.
Key Activities
- SQL Exception Handling: Explored methods to handle SQL exceptions within Google Apps Script, including logging error messages and stack traces.
- Database Schema Management: Provided SQL queries for listing tables and columns in MySQL databases and robust table creation techniques using JavaScript.
- Connection Troubleshooting: Developed a comprehensive checklist and step-by-step guides for resolving database connection issues with Google Cloud SQL, focusing on IP allowlists, user credentials, and SSL requirements.
- OAuth Configuration: Configured OAuth consent screens and added test users for Google Cloud apps to manage permissions and access.
- Beginner-Friendly Integration: Outlined simplified strategies for less experienced users to connect Google Sheets with Cloud SQL.
- Bash Configuration: Set up Bash to record command timestamps to aid in debugging and command tracking.
Achievements
- Successfully outlined troubleshooting steps for various connection issues between Google Apps Script and Cloud SQL.
- Provided actionable insights and templates for OAuth configuration and database schema management.
Pending Tasks
- Further testing of the OAuth configuration with real user scenarios.
- Continuous monitoring and updating of IP allowlists and credentials for security purposes.