macOS best resources for learning Applescript & Automator

[SE30rulez!]

Hi all - -

A life-long Mac devotee, I am finally getting around to learning the basics of programming.

I want to start off with AppleScript and Automoator - - so my question is, what resources does anyone recommend for learning these two?

I am familiar with Java already, so programing basics are not a problem. I am really looking for a good place to get all the syntax and conventions, plus some good examples, ideally all in one place.

saw a bunch of books on amazon - not sure what is good and what is not
also saw vast resources within Apple's site but would REALLY appreciate any guidance to narrow it down - what should I focus on FIRST.

THANKS all!



sorry - forgot to say that the MacRumors' link to the Applescript page at the top of THIS page appears to be broken - - I dug around apple.com/developer a little today and am not seeing applescript section (perhaps I need more digging, but my point is - what is the BEST place to start to get an overview?)

THANKS again

 

[kryten2]

https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/applescript/conceptual/applescriptlangguide/introduction/ASLR_intro.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40000983-CH208-SW1

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_6?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=applescript&sprefix=apples%2Cstripbooks%2C856

The first two books on the second link are ok. Look up the authors for more info.

 

[chown33]

The MacRumors link works for me. That page contains links to dead apple.com pages, but that's not the same as saying the MacRumors link is broken.

Google search terms:
applescript site:developer.apple.com

Those terms perform a site-specific search for the word applescript. The site is specified as developer.apple.com in order to find developer docs, as distinct from marketing literature (apple.com), mailing-lists (lists.apple.com), or discussion forums (discussions.apple.com).

The top two search results are AppleScript Overview and AppleScript Language Guide. The AppleScript Overview has a section heading entitled Automator, with links to Automator docs.

 

[SE30rulez!]

my bad

yes - sorry about "broken link" comment - - the MacRumors link does work - just the apple side that is doing something else now.

thanks for the suggestions - will look them over - much appreciated.