This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.

We know what you’re thinking. You’ve heard about AppleScript. You’ve heard that it can do amazing things. You’ve heard that it can automate away the tiring, redundant, repetitive tasks you do with the computer.

All true. But you’re not sure about what’s involved with using it. Is it difficult? Is it programming? After all, you’re just a better-than average computer user. You know what you know, and your expertise serves you pretty well. But recently you’ve reached the point of asking yourself “Is there a better way?” The answer is “Yes.”

And relax, you just got lucky. This book is for you.

If you’ve never written a single line of computer code—this book is for you. If the most technical thing you do on the computer is calculate a column in Excel—this book is for you. If you’re tired of doing the same thing over and over—this book is for you.

It’s about being motivated to explore, understand, and take advantage of the tools you already own. AppleScript is free—the only price for its use is your desire to finally sit down and take a few moments to absorb and activate its magic.

This book starts at square one and walks you through the process of understanding and writing AppleScript—step by step, one concept at a time—until you find yourself suddenly creating powerful and useful automated solutions. And the lessons in this book are based on a decade of experience teaching hands-on classes to folks just like you. You can do this. You can become Master of your Computer Universe!

Still don’t believe us? Open the first chapter and start reading. You’ll see.

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 11 Ratings

Excellent introduction to Applescript - 2009-03-08
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I had the pleasure of once attending an Applescript introduction hosted by Sal Soghoian. He is a great teacher, and this book is much like being at one of his sessions. Although I have done some fairly basic scripting in Applescript for years, this book has opened my eyes both to the underlying philosophy and to some of the tricks and techniques necessary to be an effective script author. I highly recommend this book for the beginning to intermediate level Applescript programmer.

AppleScript - 2009-09-12
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This is written by THE Product manager for AppleScript, who is a first class authority. I bought this book to learn how to code - having never software coded before - and it is everything I hoped it would be. Step by step with plenty of examples.

Thoroughly recommended to me - 2009-06-04
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I can't speak from experience as I've yet to delve deeply into this topic, let alone this book, but having done extensive research on forums this was recommended to me by many different sources.

I'm pretty sure it's a good choice.

I wanted to post a review to notify potential customers to make sure you order this "revised 2009 edition" which has updated information.

Best Applescript book - 2009-03-28
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I've read a number of books on Applescript in the past, but I've learned the most from this one. Sal presents things in a way that I finally wrapped my brain around the topic. He presents the information in a clear way without being overly simplistic. I'd seen several video tutorials by Sal around the web, so I felt comfortable buying the book when it became available. Highly recommended.

Excellent Resource - 2009-11-10
Reviewer Rating:
Well-written, comprehensive. Excellent step-by-step resource or for use as a desk reference. Probably the best AppleScript book on the market.

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