Trying to Learn Google Apps Script

I am writing this blog to journal my process of trying to learn Google Apps Script.  I am a technology specialist at a K-8, and we utilize Google Apps for Education.  I like the idea of using G.A.S. to automate processes and  maybe even build some web apps.

My background in programming is pretty minimal.  As a math major in college I took 1 computer science course in C++.  I remember about as much C++ as I do from taking German in high school. (Okay fine, probably less.)

Since then I have tried learning Python, JavaScript, and Visual Basic (in MS Excel).  I had some success with Python, and I was able to do make a couple of useful scripts, but I didn't use it often enough for it to stick.  What is interesting is how much more quickly I picked up basic JavaScript because of my experience with Python.  Though I still am I beginner in both languages.

So G.A.S seemed like a logical next step because: 1) It is essentially JavaScript, so I hope to be able to pick it up fairly quickly and 2) because we use Google Apps where I work, I hope I will use it more often, which is the best way to learn.

Suggestions are appreciated!  I am a novice and if you read a post and see any area in which I could improve my scripts, please comment.