Who Runs Scripts and Who Writes Them?

Anyone who uses a Macintosh computer can run scripts. When you run a script, it performs the operations specified by its statements. Figure 2-2 illustrates two ways to run a script: by double-clicking a script application's icon on the desktop, or by clicking the Run button in the Script Editor window.

Although everyone can run scripts, not everyone needs to write them. One person who is familiar with a scripting language can create sophisticated scripts that many people can use. For example, a scripting specialist in a publishing business can write scripts for everyone in the business to use. Scripts are also sold commercially, included with applications, and distributed over the Internet.

Figure 2-2 Different ways to run a script