LiveCode Lite: Computer Programming Made Ridiculously Simple

by Stephen Goldberg

A clear, brief, enjoyable, step-by-step linear approach to learning computer programming through LiveCode, whether for education, business, or entertainment. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. LIVECODE BASICS Preface Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Stack Metaphor --Kinds of Stacks --The Message Box Chapter 3. The Tools Palette --Buttons --Fields --Menu Objects --Scrollbars --Image and Player Controls --Draw and Paint Tools Chapter 4. Groups Chapter 5. The Application Browser Chapter 6. The Message Flow Hierarchy SECTION 2. SCRIPTING Chapter 7. Mouse-related Script Words Chapter 8. Navigation Commands Chapter 9. General Action Commands Chapter 10. Keyboard Script Words Chapter 11. Variables and Custom Properties Chapter 12. Me vs. The Target Chapter 13. Functions Chapter 14. Math Chapter 15. Constants Chapter 16. If-Then-Else and Repeat Structures Chapter 17. Cursors Chapter 18. Printing Chapter 19. Internet Communication Chapter 20. Special Effects Scripting Chapter 21. Script Debugging SECTION 3. PROPERTY INSPECTORS Chapter 22. Stack Property Inspector --Stack Scripting Chapter 23. Card Property Inspector --Card Scripting Chapter 24. Button Property Inspector Chapter 25. Menu Property Inspectors --Menu Scripting Chapter 26. Field Property Inspector --Field Scripting Chapter 27. Image Property Inspector Chapter 28. Player & AudioClips Property Inspectors Chapter 29. Absolute vs. Referenced File Paths Chapter 30. Graphics Property Inspectors Chapter 31. Scrollbar/Slider/Little Arrows/Progress Bar Property Inspectors Chapter 32. Multiple Objects Property Inspector Chapter 33. Groups Property Inspector SECTION 4. THE MENU BARS Chapter 34. The LiveCode Menu Bars

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 18, 2017