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Sobchak
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I was looking for some books on Applescript for beginners. Any suggestions?

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mm2270
Legendary Contributor III

Whiule not actually for "beginners" my understanding is that "the" definitive book on Applescript out there is Applescript 1-2-3, written by Sal Saghoian (product manager for automation at Apple for years) and Bill Cheeseman.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Training-Series-AppleScript-1-2-3/dp/0321149319

I never got the book myself. Back when I wanted to get it the latest version hadn't been published yet and I was waiting for it. Looks like its been out now for a while. Its supposed to be a great book for learning Applescript. I might pick it up myself to learn more about it. There are electronic versions of the book as well if you prefer that.

Edit: I just noticed it looks like this book hasn't been updated or republished since 2009, so its a little dated at this point. Applescript has changed a bit in the last 6 years, so not so sure anymore how good this book will be. Its probably still good for learning the basics, but for more current information, you might have to look elsewhere.

bentoms
Release Candidate Programs Tester

@Sobchak This site & the book offered there have been really helpful too me.

There is also an #applescript channel on the mac admins Slack channel.