Automators

103: Dan, the Automating Author, Moren

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Jun 3, 2022
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Early Automation Struggles

  • Dan Moren's early automation attempts involved programming his VCR to record Star Trek.
  • He later experimented with HyperCard and AppleScript on his Mac, finding AppleScript arcane and difficult.
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AppleScript's Fuzziness

  • AppleScript's fuzziness can be challenging for traditional programmers.
  • Its English-like syntax can be confusing for both writers and programmers.
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Automator Frustrations

  • Dan Moren's found Automator frustrating and time-consuming for complex tasks.
  • He often resorted to web-based automation tools.
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