Beginning AppleScript

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Stephen G. Kochan - Collection Programmer to Programmer

574 pages, parution le 28/12/2004

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Résumé

AppleScript is being embraced as a key technology component in Mac OS® X. This powerful scripting language is designed primarily to help coordinate the operation of other programs, and is an ideal solution to general programming problems. In this comprehensive tutorial, expert author Stephen Kochan presents you with all the information you need to understand and efficiently write programs in AppleScript.

As you progress through the book, sample programs accompany the introduction of each new concept, enabling you to write scripts, run them, and then examine the results. In addition, exercises at the end of each chapter test your knowledge. This hands-on guide will show you just how AppleScript's unique way of doing things differs significantly from any other programming language you've used.

What you will learn from this book

How to start up the Script Editor application, type a program, and run it
Various ways to work with strings, lists, records, and files
How AppleScript enables you to communicate easily with other applications
How to write scripts for iLife® applications such as iTunes® iPhoto™, and iDVD™
Ways to plan for errors, and how to handle them when they do occur
How to use AppleScript Studio, which is the bridge between AppleScript and GUI applications

Who this book is for

This book is for novice programmers who want to learn how to use AppleScript for general programming applications and to automate time-consuming tasks or experienced programmers who are interested in saving time and money by using this powerful scripting tool.

Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

L'auteur - Stephen G. Kochan

Stephen G. Kochan est l'auteur ou le co-auteur de six ouvrages en programmation et sur Unix, tous devenus de grands classiques, comme Unix Shell Programming et Programming in Objective-C. Il a été consultant pour AT & T Bell Laboratories, où il a développé des formations sur Unix et la programmation en C. Il se consacre aujourd'hui à l'écriture de livres de programmation.

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About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Writing Your First AppleScript Program
Variables, Classes, and Expressions
Making Decisions
Program Looping
Working with Strings
Working with Lists and Records
Working with Files
Handlers
Error Handling
Working with Applications
Scripting iLife Applications
Script Objects
Loose Ends
Introducing AppleScript Studio
Appendix A: Exercise Answers
Appendix B: Language Reference
Appendix C: Resources
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Wrox Press
Auteur(s)	Stephen G. Kochan
Collection	Programmer to Programmer
Parution	28/12/2004
Nb. de pages	574
Format	18,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	881g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780764574009
ISBN13	978-0-7645-7400-9

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