Re: Learning AppleScript (was Re: New to the list...)
Re: Learning AppleScript (was Re: New to the list...)
- Subject: Re: Learning AppleScript (was Re: New to the list...)
- From: JollyRoger <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:30:07 -0500
On 6/17/2001 5:54 PM, "David Knuth" <email@hidden> wrote:
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Hello, I'm new to the Applescript list, and to APplescript. I know a bit
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about it, from having worked with it before, but don't know that much so I'm
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trying to learn. Any and all help is appreciated.
Hi David,
Here are some resources that have helped others learn AppleScript. These
are probably helpful (although I never had the occasion to check them out):
Bill Briggs' Applescript Primer column at MacCentral
<
http://maccentral.macworld.com/columns/briggs.shtml>
Danny Goodman's Applescript Handbook
<
http://www.dannyg.com/recentwriting.html#Danny Goodman's AppleScript
Handbook>
I guess I would say the best way to start is to start *simple*. Write some
small scripts to get the feel of things before you go and try to write the
next revolutionary script. ;) It's better to get the fundamentals out of
the way first.
Also, look at the code that other script writers post here. And don't just
look at it - try it out. Copy scripts that interest you from this list,
paste them into your script editor and run them. Try modifying the scripts
so that they behave differently or work on your system. Tinker around with
them! If you don't understand how it works, or have a question about it,
post a question. Someone here is bound to know the answer.
If you are feeling lost, don't worry - lots of people who come here feel
that way but soon overcome it. Just ask questions, and things will
gradually become clear.
That's probably the best advice I can give anyone wanting to learn
AppleScript.
HTH
JR