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AppleScript is Apple's intuitive and easy-to-use scripting language that lets users automate and control the actions of the Mac OS and Mac applications. Using AppleScript, anybody can streamline frequent tasks, such as logging on to the Internet, emptying the Trash, or formatting a graphics file. Businesses and corporations use AppleScript in their daily workflow to streamline repetitive tasks, retrieve files, and schedule backups. It's powerful, easy to use, and absolutely free.
Written by one of the country's leading AppleScript programmers,
AppleScript for Applications: Visual QuickStart Guide offers extensive discussion of the latest versions of AppleScript for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X plus plenty of insider tips and tricks. This book includes complete scripts for popular Mac apps such as FileMaker Pro, Word, Photoshop, and QuarkXPress plus a companion Web site for downloads and helpful links.
Customer Reviews & Comments
I just started learning AppleScript - I already know some other programming languages. This book starts with a great 3-4 chapters that cover all of the basics of the AppleScript language in clear and concise explanations, ALWAYS with examples and screenshots. It was very easy for me to follow and I was ready to write my own scripts by the end of these starting chapters. THEN THIS BOOK REALLY SHINES. Chapter after chapter of detailed scripting tips, examples and explanations for ALL THE APPS I REALLY USE. (Oh yeah, all the sample scripts can be downloaded from Peachpit's site - too cool!)
