Where to Find More Information

 
 
 

There are many excellent resources on the web that can provide you with more information about your language of choice. Here are some of our top picks...

Note

All Internet addresses have been checked prior to publication. However because of the transient nature of the Internet, they may no longer be valid.

Windows Scripting Host (WSH)

  • MSDN's official WSH site: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/9bbdkx3k%28VS.85%29.aspx

  • DevGuru: www.devguru.com/Technologies/wsh/quickref/wsh_intro.html

  • JScript examples and information about using the Windows Script Host, scripting Active Server Pages, Microsoft Office applications, etc. (Winscripter): freenet-homepage.de/gborn/WSHBazaar/WSHBazaar.htm

  • Provides a monthly newsletter, Windows Scripting Solutions: www.windowsitpro.com/WindowsScripting/

VBScript

  • MSDN's official VBS site: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/t0aew7h6%28VS.85%29.aspx

  • DevGuru: www.devguru.com/Technologies/vbscript/quickref/vbscript_intro.html

  • Scripting tips and VBScript examples: www.ericphelps.com/scripting/

JScript

  • MSDN's official JS site: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hbxc2t98%28VS.85%29.aspx

  • DevGuru: www.devguru.com/Technologies/ecmascript/quickref/javascript_intro.html

PerlScript

  • Comprehensive Perl Archive Network, a huge warehouse of source libraries and modules (not specific to ActivePerl): cpan.org/

  • Official source for ActivePerl: aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Perl

  • Perl Mongers (not specific to ActivePerl): www.perl.org/

  • O'Reilly's Perl.com (not specific to ActivePerl): www.perl.com/

Python

  • Official Python Language Website (not specific to Python ActiveX Scripting): www.python.org/

  • Introduction to Python (often used as textbook for high school programming classes): www.ibiblio.org/obp/thinkCSpy/

  • For intermediate Python developers: www.mindview.net/Books/TIPython

  • By programmers for programmers: diveintopython.org/