AppleScript Studio Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Ford, Jr. Jerry Lee

ISBN 10: 1598633031 / ISBN 13: 9781598633030

Published by Cengage Learning PTR, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: AppleScript Studio Programming for the Absolute Beginner
• Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598633031
• ISBN 13: 9781598633030
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1752481545.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 47182940
• Signed: 7/14/2025 8:25:45 AM
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Synopsis

This book focuses on teaching the reader how to program using AppleScript, the language that controls and automates applications on Mac OS X. Unlike other books on AppleScript, AppleScript Studio Programming for the Absolute Beginner focuses on AppleScript's role in supporting the development of AppleScript Studio applications. AppleScript Studio comes free with Mac OS X and provides the framework and integrated development environment for creating applications that include fully functional graphical user interfaces. Throughout the book, users will learn the key functionality of both the AppleScript language and the AppleScript Studio application development framework by developing graphical game-based applications that are actually fun to create. Topics covered include values, variables, classes, conditional logic, loop building, strings, lists, records, handlers, and much more. Although intended for readers new to programming, there is also additional coverage of more advanced topics; users will learn to work with drives, files and folders, how to control applications, and how to debug programs and handle errors. The companion CD-ROM includes all of the source code from the book.

Review

PART I - Introducing AppleScript Studio 1. AppleScript Studio Basics 2. The AppleScript Studio Application Development Environment 3. Building a Graphical User Interface PART II - Learning How to Write AppleScripts 4. Working with Values, Variables and Classes 5. Applying Conditional Logic and Building Loops 6. Working with Strings, Lists and Records 7. Organizing Scripts with Handlers PART III - Advanced Topics 8. Working with Drives, Files and Folders 9. Controlling Other Applications 10. Debugging and Error Handling PART IV - Appendices A. What's on the CD-ROM? B. What Next?