# AppleScript Cheatsheet
AppleScript is a scripting language developed by Apple Inc. for automating tasks on Mac OS X. Here is an overview of its unique features, code blocks, and resources.
## Unique Features
- AppleScript can interact with most applications on Mac OS X.
- It can be used to automate repetitive tasks, such as file management, data processing, and more.
- AppleScript can also be used to control other devices, such as iPhones and iPads.
## Code Blocks
### Variables
Variables are used to store data that can be used later in the script.
```applescript
set variableName to value
```
### Handlers
Handlers are code blocks that perform a specific task. They can be called by other parts of the script.
```applescript
on handlerName(parameter1, parameter2)
-- code to be executed
end handlerName
```
### Conditionals
Conditionals allow the script to make decisions based on certain conditions.
```applescript
if condition then
-- code to be executed if condition is true
else if otherCondition then
-- code to be executed if otherCondition is true
else
-- code to be executed if neither condition is true
end if
```
### Loops
Loops allow the script to repeat a set of instructions.
```applescript
repeat with i from 1 to 10
-- code to be executed
end repeat
```
### File Manipulation
AppleScript can be used to manipulate files and folders on the file system.
```applescript
tell application "Finder"
set theFiles to every file of desktop
end tell
```
### User Interface
AppleScript can be used to interact with the user interface of applications.
```applescript
tell application "System Events"
tell process "Finder"
click menu item "Empty Trash" of menu "Finder" of menu bar 1
end tell
end tell
```
## Resources
Here are some resources for learning and using AppleScript:
- [AppleScript Language Guide](
https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/AppleScript/Conceptual/AppleScriptLangGuide/introduction/ASLR_intro.html)
- [MacScripter](
https://macscripter.net/)
- [AppleScript subreddit](
https://www.reddit.com/r/applescript/)
-[AppleScript on Stack Overflow](
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/applescript)