{"product_id":"9781491946367","title":"AppleScript in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppleScript in a Nutshell\u003c\/i\u003e is the first complete reference to  AppleScript, the popular programming language that gives both power  users and sophisticated enterprise customers the important ability to  automate repetitive tasks and customize applications. As the Macintosh  continues to expand and solidify its base in the multimedia and  publishing industries, AppleScript is the tool of choice on this  platform for creating sophisticated time- and money-saving workflow  applications (applets). These applets automate the processing and  management of digital video, imaging, print, and web-based material.  AppleScript is also gaining a foothold in scientific programming, as  technical organizations adopt G4 CPU-based systems for advanced  computing and scientific analysis. Finally, \"power users\" and script  novices will find that AppleScript is a great everyday Mac programming  tool, similar to Perl on Windows NT or Unix.In this well-organized and concise reference, AppleScript programmers  will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed coverage of AppleScript Version 1.4 and beyond on Mac OS 9  and Mac OS X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete descriptions of AppleScript language features, such as data  types, flow-control statements, functions, object-oriented features  (script objects and libraries), and other syntactical elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions and hundreds of code samples on programming the various  \"scriptable\" system components, such as the Finder, File Sharing, File  Exchange, Network scripting, Web scripting, Apple System Profiler, the  ColorSync program, and the numerous powerful language extensions called  \"osax\" or scripting additions.Most other AppleScript books are hopelessly out of date. \u003ci\u003eAppleScript  in a Nutshell\u003c\/i\u003e covers the latest updates and improvements with  practical, easy to understand tips, including:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing AppleScript as a tool for distributed computing, an exciting  development that Apple Computer calls \"program linking over IP.\"  Programmers can now do distributed computing with Macs over TCP\/IP  networks, including controlling remote applications with AppleScript and  calling AppleScript methods on code libraries that are located on other  machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the Sherlock find application to automate web and network  searching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights on scripting new Apple technologies such as Apple Data  Detectors, Folder Actions, Keychain Access, and Apple Verifier.\u003ci\u003eAppleScript in a Nutshell\u003c\/i\u003e is a high-end handbook at a low-end  price--an essential desktop reference that puts the full power of this  user-friendly programming language into every AppleScript user's hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"O'Reilly Media, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126854435056,"sku":"9781491946367","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781491946367_p0.jpg?v=1763662103","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781491946367","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}