Automators

18: Terminal Automation with John Siracusa

Mar 1, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Omni Group's Automation

  • Omni Group uses JavaScript for its automation, demonstrating its cross-platform capabilities.
  • This allows scripts to work on both iOS and Mac, unlike AppleScript, which is Mac-only.
INSIGHT

AppleScript on iOS?

  • Apple likely won't add AppleScript support to iOS due to security concerns and platform strategy.
  • This further cements JavaScript's role as the primary automation language on iOS.
ADVICE

Ideal Automation Language

  • Prioritize high-level, user-friendly languages with simple syntax for automation.
  • Languages like Perl 6, while complex, offer a good balance of power and accessibility.
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