Brings the unique programmer-to-programmer approach to AppleScript, the open source Mac scripting language

   An ideal reference for the growing number of Mac OS X programmers, administrators, and power users who want to automate repetitive tasks or customize Mac applications

   Presuming no previous programming experience, this book uses exercises and program examples to walk readers step by step through basic concepts and techniques

   Shows how to script previously nonscriptable applications with the new Accessibility API and GUI Scripting technologies

Chapter 1: Writhing Your First AppleScript Program
Chapter 2: Variables, Classes, and Expressions
Chapter 3: Making Decisions
Chapter 4: Program Looping
Chapter 5: Working with Strings
Chapter 6: Working with Lists and Records
Chapter 7: Working with Files
Chapter 8: Handlers
Chapter 9: Error Handling
Chapter 10: Working with Applications

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