Re: Applescript or Javascript?

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From: SuperMacGuy
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:01

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I've been scripting for 10 years, all on Macs. Scripts that started as simple single-use things eventually turned into full blown apps. I use XCode to build applescript based application that can drive InDesign as well as interface with Filemaker Pro, Interarchy (FTP), a full blown user interface, Distiller, shell commands, and the Finder.
I know none of this stuff will never work on a PC, but integration across multiple apps is far more beneficial to me than having a "portable" javascript. I just figure I'll never need to use Windoze, I can do so much more with my Mac (plus my office is committed to Macs). You could make a similar argument for development on a PC, especially if you started there. I just found it was so much easier to build full apps with xCode + Applescript than starting from 0 with another programming language or platform.

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