LiveCode Lite: Computer Programming Made Ridiculously Simple

by Stephen Goldberg

A clear, brief, enjoyable, step-by-step linear approach to learning computer programming through LiveCode, whether for education, business, or entertainment.(165 pgs). LiveCode was used by the author to create all the Mac/Win educational programs for Medmaster.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. LIVECODE BASICS
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Stack Metaphor
--Kinds of Stacks
--The Message Box
Chapter 3. The Tools Palette
--Buttons
--Fields
--Menu Objects
--Scrollbars
--Image and Quicktime Controls
--Draw and Paint Tools
Chapter 4. Groups
Chapter 5. The Application Browser
Chapter 6. The Message Flow Hierarchy

SECTION 2. SCRIPTING
Chapter 7. Mouse-related Script Words
Chapter 8. Navigation Commands
Chapter 9. General Action Commands
Chapter 10. Keyboard Script Words
Chapter 11. Variables and Custom Properties
Chapter 12. Me vs. The Target
Chapter 13. Functions
Chapter 14. Math
Chapter 15. Constants
Chapter 16. If-Then-Else and Repeat Structures
Chapter 17. Cursors
Chapter 18. Printing
Chapter 19. Internet Communication
Chapter 20. Special Effects Scripting
Chapter 21. Script Debugging

SECTION 3. PROPERTY INSPECTORS
Chapter 22. Stack Property Inspector
--Stack Scripting
Chapter 23. Card Property Inspector
--Card Scripting
Chapter 24. Button Property Inspector
Chapter 25. Menu Property Inspectors
--Menu Scripting
Chapter 26. Field Property Inspector
--Field Scripting
Chapter 27. Image Property Inspector
Chapter 28. Player & AudioClips Property Inspectors
Chapter 29. Absolute vs. Referenced File Paths
Chapter 30. Graphics Property Inspectors
Chapter 31. Scrollbar/Slider/Little Arrows/Progress Bar Property Inspectors
Chapter 32. Multiple Objects Property Inspector
Chapter 33. Groups Property Inspector

SECTION 4. THE MENU BARS
Chapter 34. The LiveCode Menu Bars

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 8, 2017