In 25 minutes you’ll learn what AppleScript is, how it works, and how to write basic, functional AppleScript scripts with confidence. It has been designed to give you a quick but thorough introduction to AppleScript through a short, fun, hands-on tutorial. The First StepĬonsider this chapter a “book within a book.” If you don't read any other chapter, read this one. The following online materials are exerpted from the Apple Training Series book AppleScript 1-2-3.