AppleScript For Dummies 2e

by Tom Trinko

Spending a little time with this book can save lots of time on the computer! AppleScript is object-oriented programming language used to write script files to automate tasks and customize applications for the Mac. AppleScript can automate much of what you do with your Mac computer, saving time and helping you be more productive. Businesses and individuals frequently use it for: Written by Tom Trinko, a Mac man since 1984,and author of articles for MacTutor and MacTech Journal , AppleScript For Dummies, 2 nd Edition covers everything from the basics to more advanced stuff, with information on: With this book, you’ll discover how to script Internet activities, iLife applications, and more. Then, instead of letting your computer and/or software dictate how you do things (and often, how you have to do them over and over and over), you take charge! You’ll agree ―this book is MacNificent!

412 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 1995

Reviews

[Anthony B.]

Haven't really gotten into this one yet, but I've come across something others will find important on page 5.

"AppleScript comes installed with all version of the Mac OS since prehistoric times - in other words, the 1990s. The examples in this book assume you have OS 10.3.3. The good news is that while the capabilities of AppleScript keep improving, the basic syntax hasn't changed. As a result, scripts that work in OS X oftern work in OS 9 - unless they use OS X applications, such as the Finder."

Since this is both an introductary book of AppleScript, and an old book (as computer books become dated quicker than other books) this is worth pointing out for 2 reasons; firstly because it means that its still a relevant language and as useful now as when the book was written, and secondly because since its an old book it can be picked up for almost nothing when bought second hand - and considering some essential (though probably not introductory) programming books are pricey this is no bad thing at all.