AppleScript Programming for the Absolute Beginner

by Jerry Lee Jr. Ford

Overview

AppleScript is a high-level scripting language that comes free on the Mac platform. This handy scripting language adds functionality to the Mac operating system by automating tasks and adding functions to your Mac. If you are new to programming with AppleScript and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science professors, books in the "for the absolute beginner" series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. AppleScript Programming for the Absolute Beginner provides you with the programming skills that you need and shows you how to put these skills to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish the book, you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598636208
Publisher:	Course Technology PTR
Publication date:	01/07/2007
Series:	Absolute Beginner
Sold by:	CENGAGE LEARNING
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and an IT professional with 17 years of experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer and security analyst. Jerry has a Masters in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Jerry is also the author or co-author of 18 books including Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Microsoft WSH and VBScript Programming for the Absolute Beginner, and Microsoft Windows Shell Script Programming for the Absolute Beginner. He has over five years experience as an adjunct instructor teaching networking courses in Information Technology. Jerry lives in Hanover, Virginia with his wife, Mary, and their children Alexander, William, and Molly.