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Doug's AppleScript Origin Story
- Doug Adams's journey with AppleScript began in music, using a Commodore 64 to manage digital sounds.
- He transitioned to Apple after initially dismissing them due to a clunky Apple II experience, eventually building scripts for TextEdit Plus and SoundJam, which Apple later acquired, leading to his focus on iTunes.
AppleScript's Application Dependency
- AppleScript's functionality varies depending on the application accessing it, requiring users to adapt their approach.
- Different developers implement AppleScript differently, so what works in one app might not work in another.
AppleScript Learning Resources
- Learn AppleScript by exploring resources like MacScripter forums, Late Night Software's forum, Stack Overflow, and Sal Soghoian's book, "AppleScript 1-2-3."
- Consider learning Objective C and Swift syntax to understand their workings.