Applescript or Javascript?

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From: Malcolm_Whild
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:22

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Hi, I'm on a Mac and have been using Applescript quite successfully to automate many common tasks, especially tables. The only thing I'm concerned about is whether I'd be more sensible to learn Javascript and use that instead.

It seems that Javascript is much more like a 'real' programming language and I wondered if it has any other advantages (is it faster for example than Applescript). There might come a time when I'll be working on PCs rather than Macs and then I wouldn't be able to use Applescript at all (or would I?).

Any thoughts or preferences from you scripting experts out there?

Thanks,

Malcolm

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