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Articles consist of feature stories, essays, and other content that introduce key Apple developer technologies, tools, and topics. Written by some of the top writers and developers on the Mac platform, these short, focused pieces offer a great way to learn what's new and useful on Mac OS X. Whether it's Apple developer tools, the newest Mac OS X APIs, or open source solutions, articles target interesting topics that help get developers started, learn quickly, and improve their products. While mostly focused on technical content, articles also include success stories that take a close look at developers who are using the Mac OS X platform to their advantage. Read these success stories for ideas on how you may be able to benefit from others' success.

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Using Python with Quartz 2D on Mac OS X (HTML)
New article on using the Python bindings in Mac OS X to access the Quartz 2D graphics API.
Graphics & Imaging 2007-07-10
Using the ImageIO Framework with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (HTML)
Learn to access image data using ImageIO.
Graphics & Imaging 2006-11-27
Working with Quartz Composer (HTML)
Learn to build a sample composition without having to write code.
Graphics & Imaging 2006-02-13
Building Customized User Client Drivers for USB Devices (HTML)
Learn how to write the setup code for card readers, bill validators, and other devices.
Hardware & Drivers 2006-06-26
Checkout Lets You 'Get a Mac, Start a Store': Madebysofa Does It with Python and Cocoa (HTML)
Success story on how Mac-only Checkout was built using Python and Cocoa.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-07-10
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: OS Foundations (HTML)
Leopard Overview article on system-level updates.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-09-04
Building a JNI Universal Application with Xcode (HTML)
Learn to add Mac OS X features into your Java application using JNI and Xcode.
Internet & Web 2006-03-20
Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
Internet & Web 2005-01-17
Customer-focused Software Design: Marratech Turns a Java App into a Mac App (HTML)
Learn how Marratech used the Apple Developer Connection to help port its Java-based application.
Internet & Web 2003-11-10
Delivering Content with RSS for Web Developers on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to provide content through RSS in your application or on your website.
Internet & Web 2006-04-04
Designing Network-Friendly Applications (HTML)
Learn to make your application management-aware and reliably accessible on a network.
Internet & Web 2005-10-24
Developing Java Applications on Mac OS X with Eclipse (HTML)
Learn from this hands-on article how to work with Eclipse on Mac OS X.
Internet & Web 2005-02-28
Dynamic HTML and XML: The XMLHttpRequest Object (HTML)
Learn how to use the XMLHttpRequest object to work with XML data for web content.
Internet & Web 2004-05-12
Eclipse and Mac OS X: a Natural Combination (HTML)
Learn about the Eclipse IDE on Mac OS X and how to get started using it.
Internet & Web 2004-06-07
Installing the W3C HTML Validator on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to create your own validator to test web pages within your firewall.
Internet & Web 2005-08-09
Installing the W3C HTML Validator on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to create your own validator to test webpages within your firewall.
Internet & Web 2004-07-19
Integrating Sync Services into Your Application (HTML)
Learn how to sync any kind of data in your application using Sync Services.
Internet & Web 2005-06-06
Optimizing an Xserve for Web Hosting (HTML)
Learn how to configure and optimize an Xserve to ensure fast, robust web hosting.
Internet & Web 2003-08-06
Safari FAQ (HTML)
Learn how the Safari browser handles such things as user information, cookies, caching, and JavaScript.
Internet & Web 2003-10-06
Server-Side Java with the Struts Framework on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to combine such things as Servlets, JSP, and custom Struts tag libraries using Struts.
Internet & Web 2003-07-17
Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing Dashboard Widgets (HTML)
Learn how to create powerful mini-applications quickly and easily.
Internet & Web 2004-12-07
Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server (HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
Internet & Web 2004-09-27
Using Oracle JDeveloper on Mac OS (HTML)
This article introduces you to JDeveloper 10g and includes a tutorial for building a simple application.
Internet & Web 2004-12-06
Using Ruby on Rails for Web Development on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn why Mac OS X is the preferred platform for Ruby on Rails.
Internet & Web 2007-06-06
Using Sun Java Studio Creator 2 on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to use the tool that provides visual access to databases and web services.
Internet & Web 2004-11-15
Using the .Mac SDK (HTML)
Learn how the .Mac SDK can enhance your application with powerful web-integration features.
Internet & Web 2005-01-25
Using the Web Kit for Application Registration (HTML)
Learn how to use the Web Kit to handle your application's online registration.
Internet & Web 2004-03-09
Using the Web Services Core Framework and CFNetwork to Access Remote SOAP Services (HTML)
Learn how to access remote SOAP-based web services that require HTTP Basic or Digest authentication.
Internet & Web 2007-03-07
Web Page Development: Best Practices (HTML)
Learn how to design, modify, and validate your website to work properly in all major browsers.
Internet & Web 2003-12-15
Working with the WebKit Nightly Builds (HTML)
Learn how to track changes in the framework that may affect your web-based content or application.
Internet & Web 2006-10-31
Building a JNI Universal Application with Xcode (HTML)
Learn to add Mac OS X features into your Java application using JNI and Xcode.
Java 2006-03-20
Customer-focused Software Design: Marratech Turns a Java App into a Mac App (HTML)
Learn how Marratech used the Apple Developer Connection to help port its Java-based application.
Java 2003-11-10
Developing for Java with NetBeans 4.1 on Mac OS X (HTML)
Get started building Java applications on Mac OS X using this popular open source IDE.
Java 2005-05-16
Developing Java Applications on Mac OS X with Eclipse (HTML)
Learn from this hands-on article how to work with Eclipse on Mac OS X.
Java 2005-02-28
Eclipse and Mac OS X: a Natural Combination (HTML)
Learn about the Eclipse IDE on Mac OS X and how to get started using it.
Java 2004-06-07
Server-Side Java with the Struts Framework on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to combine such things as Servlets, JSP, and custom Struts tag libraries using Struts.
Java 2003-07-17
Using Sun Java Studio Creator 2 on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to use the tool that provides visual access to databases and web services.
Java 2004-11-15
Creating an Application with Tiger Technologies (HTML)
Learn how to build an application using key technologies in Tiger.
Mac OS X 2005-06-06
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Technology Overview (HTML)
Learn how to get ready for Leopard.
Mac OS X 2006-03-27
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Objective-C 2.0 Overview (HTML)
Describes features and capabilities introduced in Objective-C 2.0.
Mac OS X 2007-12-11
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: OS Foundations (HTML)
Leopard Overview article on system-level updates.
Mac OS X 2007-09-04
Making the Most of the ADC Reference Library (HTML)
Introduces the ADC Reference Library, its organization, and tools for navigating to the content you need.
Mac OS X 2007-06-26
Tiger Develop Overview Series: Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger (HTML)
Learn about Tiger's features, programming interfaces, and frameworks.
Mac OS X 2004-10-19
Accessing SQL Data in Apple Remote Desktop 2 (HTML)
Learn how to access the PostgreSQL database to help create custom applications.
Mac OS X Server 2005-02-21
Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
Mac OS X Server 2005-01-17
Creating Secure Transactions on Mac OS X Server with SSL (HTML)
Learn how to provide a layer of public-key encryption over any TCP connection.
Mac OS X Server 2004-01-12
Customizing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to enhance your Rails application with views and web forms, AJAX, and iPhone support.
Mac OS X Server 2008-06-09
Deploying Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to deploy your Ruby on Rails application on Mac OS X Leopard Server.
Mac OS X Server 2008-06-09
Developing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to develop your Ruby on Rails application using Xcode 3 and the tools in Leopard.
Mac OS X Server 2008-06-09
Exploring Tiger Server (HTML)
Explore Tiger Server technologies such as Xgrid, 64-bit support, and access control lists.
Mac OS X Server 2005-04-29
Fighting Spam on Mac OS X Server (HTML)
Learn how to filter out spam before it gets to your users.
Mac OS X Server 2004-02-09
Getting Started with launchd (HTML)
Learn about launchd and see how to migrate your configuration files.
Mac OS X Server 2005-08-22
Introduction to MPI Distributed Programming on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to create tightly coupled, distributed algorithms to run on multiple computers using MPI.
Mac OS X Server 2005-02-14
Kerberos: Highly Secure Single Sign On Authentication in Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how you can take advantage of Kerberos in your application.
Mac OS X Server 2007-02-05
Optimizing an Xserve for Web Hosting (HTML)
Learn how to configure and optimize an Xserve to ensure fast, robust web hosting.
Mac OS X Server 2003-08-06
Transforming a Shell Script into an Automator Action (HTML)
Custom shell script actions let you quickly turn shell, Perl, or Python scripts into Automator actions.
Mac OS X Server 2007-06-01
Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server (HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
Mac OS X Server 2004-09-27
Using Xserve for a Small Business LAN (HTML)
Learn how to host your business LAN on Xserve.
Mac OS X Server 2003-09-30
Writing Open Directory Plug-ins (HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
Mac OS X Server 2004-09-13
Xgrid: High Performance Computing for the Rest of Us (HTML)
Learn how mathematicians and scientists are making the most of Xgrid's power and easy setup.
Mac OS X Server 2004-03-29
Accessing SQL Data in Apple Remote Desktop 2 (HTML)
Learn how to access the PostgreSQL database to help create custom applications.
Networking 2005-02-21
Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
Networking 2005-01-17
Creating Secure Transactions on Mac OS X Server with SSL (HTML)
Learn how to provide a layer of public-key encryption over any TCP connection.
Networking 2004-01-12
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: OS Foundations (HTML)
Leopard Overview article on system-level updates.
Networking 2007-09-04
Optimizing an Xserve for Web Hosting (HTML)
Learn how to configure and optimize an Xserve to ensure fast, robust web hosting.
Networking 2003-08-06
Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server (HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
Networking 2004-09-27
Using the Web Services Core Framework and CFNetwork to Access Remote SOAP Services (HTML)
Learn how to access remote SOAP-based web services that require HTTP Basic or Digest authentication.
Networking 2007-03-07
Writing Open Directory Plug-ins (HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
Networking 2004-09-13
Accessing SQL Data in Apple Remote Desktop 2 (HTML)
Learn how to access the PostgreSQL database to help create custom applications.
Open Source 2005-02-21
Building an Open Source Universal Binary (HTML)
Learn to build a universal binary through this sample build that uses OpenSSL.
Open Source 2006-04-24
Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
Open Source 2005-01-17
Creating Cross-Platform Applications with Core Foundation and Open Source (HTML)
Learn how to import and export data types across a range of platforms using CF-Lite.
Open Source 2005-04-11
Installing the W3C HTML Validator on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn to create your own validator to test web pages within your firewall.
Open Source 2005-08-09
Introduction to MPI Distributed Programming on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to create tightly coupled, distributed algorithms to run on multiple computers using MPI.
Open Source 2005-02-14
Introduction to Open Source Scripting on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn your scripting options for automating a wide range of tasks quickly.
Open Source 2005-08-01
MySQL on Mac OS X: An Ideal Development Combination (HTML)
Learn why MySQL running on Mac OS X is such a natural combination.
Open Source 2006-05-01
Safari FAQ (HTML)
Learn how the Safari browser handles such things as user information, cookies, caching, and JavaScript.
Open Source 2003-10-06
Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing 64-bit Applications (HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X Tiger breaks the limitations of 32-bit computing.
Open Source 2004-12-20
Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server (HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
Open Source 2004-09-27
Using Python with Quartz 2D on Mac OS X (HTML)
New article on using the Python bindings in Mac OS X to access the Quartz 2D graphics API.
Open Source 2007-07-10
Using Ruby on Rails for Web Development on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn why Mac OS X is the preferred platform for Ruby on Rails.
Open Source 2007-06-06
Working with the WebKit Nightly Builds (HTML)
Learn how to track changes in the framework that may affect your web-based content or application.
Open Source 2006-10-31
Writing Open Directory Plug-ins (HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
Open Source 2004-09-13
Improving Your Software with Xcode andStatic Code Analysis Techniques (HTML)
Learn about static analysis and get started using it with an Xcode project.
Performance 2006-07-10
Introduction to MPI Distributed Programming on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how to create tightly coupled, distributed algorithms to run on multiple computers using MPI.
Performance 2005-02-14
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Graphics & Media Overview (HTML)
Describes Leopard's graphics and media capabilities.
Performance 2007-12-11
Maximizing Mac OS X Application Performance (HTML)
Learn how to achieve better performance on Mac OS X.
Performance 2003-06-23
Optimizing for the Power Mac G5 (HTML)
Learn how to optimize your code for the Power Mac G5.
Performance 2003-10-24
Optimizing with Shark: Big Payoff, Small Effort (HTML)
Learn to improve your application's performance by sampling a real application using Shark.
Performance 2004-01-19
Optimizing Your Application with System Trace in Shark 4 (HTML)
See how your code interacts with Mac OS X using the power of Shark.
Performance 2006-01-30
Optimizing Your Applications with Shark 4 (HTML)
Learn how using Shark 4 can help you dramatically improve performance in your application.
Performance 2004-11-08
Porting Multithreaded Applications from Win32 to Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X handles multithreading, before porting your Win32 application.
Performance 2005-06-20
Taking Advantage of the Accelerate Framework (HTML)
Learn how your application can run on PowerPC- or Intel-based Macs without processor-specific customization.
Performance 2005-10-03
Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing 64-bit Applications (HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X Tiger breaks the limitations of 32-bit computing.
Performance 2004-12-20
Xgrid: High Performance Computing for the Rest of Us (HTML)
Learn how mathematicians and scientists are making the most of Xgrid's power and easy setup.
Performance 2004-03-29
Adopting Universal Binaries on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn about universal binaries and how to get your applications ready for Intel-based Macs.
Porting 2005-08-26
Creating Cross-Platform Applications with Core Foundation and Open Source (HTML)
Learn how to import and export data types across a range of platforms using CF-Lite.
Porting 2005-04-11
Customer-focused Software Design: Marratech Turns a Java App into a Mac App (HTML)
Learn how Marratech used the Apple Developer Connection to help port its Java-based application.
Porting 2003-11-10
Going Universal: Audio Developers Catch the Wave (HTML)
Learn how audio developers who built universal binaries of their applications are reaping the benefits.
Porting 2006-07-18
Moving Your Project from CodeWarrior to Xcode (HTML)
Get started moving your project from CodeWarrior to Xcode.
Porting 2005-11-28