![]() ![]() You may often find references in Apple documentation to something called "Getting Started with AppleScript" but without a link. However, if you would like or need a better conceptual understanding of AppleScript and how it fits in with the entire OS X ecology, this will be of interest. May also be of interest, though it is largely aimed at developers wishing to make their apps scriptable with AppleScript, rather than for those using AppleScript for scripting. There is an inconspicuous 'PDF' icon at the top right of that page which will allow you to download the entire guide in PDF form, which may be more convenient than reading the online HTML version. lescriptlangguide/introduction/ASLR_intro.html The two books are best seen as complementaries rather than alternatives.Īpple provides some free resources, the most useful of which is: ![]() 'Learn AppleScript' covers some more advanced topics and treats some of the same topics in more depth. It is one of the few computer books I've come across that genuinely lives up to the promise of 'no previous experience required'. 'AppleScript 1-2-3' is probably the better of the two if you are new to AppleScript and to computer programming in general. There are many other books available, but I can personally recommend both the above as highly valuable. Each is a substantial volume that will serve both as tutorial and reference work. These are available from large online book retailers and distributors in electronic and print format at quite reasonable prices (at time of writing they're around $20-$25 each). Hamish Sanderson (Author), Hanaan Rosenthal (Author) Learn AppleScript: The Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X Sal Soghoian (Author), Bill Cheeseman (Author) Two widely recommended books for those just starting out with Applescript are OS X comes bundled with the AppleScript Editor, which you can find on your startup disk at /Applications/Utilities/AppleScript Editor.app. Although there are 3rd party editors available, you don't need any external software to write, compile or run AppleScript scripts. ![]()
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