Well, why would some body want to automate things one does on a computer? This might be the question one may think if this is news to them. Of all the reasons, one very practical use to me is assistance. These tools will allow a knowledgeable computer user to assist either an elderly or somebody to whom using a computer is still a puzzle.
The following are some of the tools available which would automate the tasks on a computer(In the order of ease of use):
WinAutomation: This software is not a freeware. But it is loaded with several user friendly features that would allow to automate many of the common tasks on a computer with ease. At this time it is available only for windows.
Automation scripting languages:
Sikuli: This is a visual scripting language developed by MIT computer science and artificial intelligence lab. Though the MIT tag might be intimidating to many, with minimal learning curve one might find their life easier with this scripting language. With the help of easy to remember function names, well defined program structure and screen shots one would be able to automate any event that is visible on their monitor.
The best part of this language: it is available for Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. If programming is not too scary, no harm in giving it a try.
AutoIt: This is BASIC ( One of the old programming languages) like scripting language to automate windows tasks. This is more advanced and gives you more flexibility in terms of programming. In short if one likes programming what software like WinAutomation can do, this should be the scripting language.
WinAutomation: This software is not a freeware. But it is loaded with several user friendly features that would allow to automate many of the common tasks on a computer with ease. At this time it is available only for windows.
Automation scripting languages:
Sikuli: This is a visual scripting language developed by MIT computer science and artificial intelligence lab. Though the MIT tag might be intimidating to many, with minimal learning curve one might find their life easier with this scripting language. With the help of easy to remember function names, well defined program structure and screen shots one would be able to automate any event that is visible on their monitor.
The best part of this language: it is available for Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. If programming is not too scary, no harm in giving it a try.
AutoIt: This is BASIC ( One of the old programming languages) like scripting language to automate windows tasks. This is more advanced and gives you more flexibility in terms of programming. In short if one likes programming what software like WinAutomation can do, this should be the scripting language.
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