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AppleScript in a Nutshell View Larger Image | Bruce W. Perry
O'Reilly Media, Paperback, Published June 2001, 499 pages, ISBN 1565928415 | List Price: $34.99
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AppleScript in a Nutshell is the first complete reference to AppleScript,
the popular programming language that gives both power users and sophisticated
enterprise customers the important ability to automate repetitive tasks and
customize applications. As the Macintosh continues to expand and solidify its
base in the multimedia and publishing industries, AppleScript is the tool of
choice on this platform for creating sophisticated time- and money-saving workflow
applications (applets). These applets automate the processing and management
of digital video, imaging, print, and web-based material. AppleScript is also
gaining a foothold in scientific programming, as technical organizations adopt
G4 CPU-based systems for advanced computing and scientific analysis. Finally,
"power users" and script novices will find that AppleScript is a great everyday
Mac programming tool, similar to Perl on Windows NT or Unix.
In this well-organized and concise reference, AppleScript programmers will
find:
- Detailed coverage of AppleScript Version 1.4 and beyond on Mac OS 9 and
Mac OS X.
- Complete descriptions of AppleScript language features, such as data types,
flow-control statements, functions, object-oriented features (script objects
and libraries), and other syntactical elements.
- Descriptions and hundreds of code samples on programming the various "scriptable"
system components, such as the Finder, File Sharing, File Exchange, Network
scripting, Web scripting, Apple System Profiler, the ColorSync program, and
the numerous powerful language extensions called "osax" or scripting additions.
Most other AppleScript books are hopelessly out of date. AppleScript in
a Nutshell covers the latest updates and improvements with practical, easy
to understand tips, including:
- Using AppleScript as a tool for distributed computing, an exciting development
that Apple Computer calls "program linking over IP." Programmers can now do
distributed computing with Macs over TCP/IP networks, including controlling
remote applications with AppleScript and calling AppleScript methods on code
libraries that are located on other machines.
- Using the Sherlock find application to automate web and network searching.
- Insights on scripting new Apple technologies such as Apple Data Detectors,
Folder Actions, Keychain Access, and Apple Verifier.
AppleScript in a Nutshell is a high-end handbook at a low-end price--an
essential desktop reference that puts the full power of this user-friendly programming
language into every AppleScript user's hands.
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