Learn to program in AppleScript, the versatile scripting language built right into Mac OS X and supported by most major applications. AppleScript: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to write powerful scripts with the AppleScript Editor to automate tasks, save time and effort, and automatically generate documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail messages. Debugging and error handling are also covered in this fast-paced tutorial.
Designed for Easy Learning
• Key Skills & Concepts-Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
• Ask the Expert-Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips
• Try This-Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
• Notes-Extra information related to the topic being covered
• Tips-Helpful reminders or alternative ways of doing things
• Cautions-Errors and pitfalls to avoid
• Annotated Syntax-Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
