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Bug Reporting Best Practices
(HTML)
Provides information regarding the best means in which to file a bug report.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Articles |
2007-05-25
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Building Objective-C static libraries with categories
(HTML)
QA1490: Describes how to properly build Objective-C static libraries that contain categories on existing classes.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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C++ Runtime Environment Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides information about how to create and deploy C++ binaries.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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C++ Tips and Tricks for Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2185: Tips and tricks for beginning to advanced C++ programmers on Mac OS X.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2007-05-25
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Can't attach during two-machine debugging with GDB
(HTML)
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Deprecated - QA1019: Describes a workaround for a problem attaching during two-machine debugging on Mac OS X 10.0.x.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-06-02
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Compiler Tools Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes the latest changes to the Mach-O assemblers, linkers, and object file tools.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2007-04-11
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CrashReporter
(HTML)
TN2123: Describes CrashReporter and how to debug with crash logs.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2008-04-01
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CxxNewDelete
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to override the C++ 'new' and 'delete' operators.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Sample Code |
2006-10-03
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Debugging a WebKit Plug-in in Xcode
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QA1500: Directions for debugging a WebKit plug-in in Xcode.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-06-05
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Debugging An Authorization Plug-In With Xcode
(HTML)
TN2108: A tutorial on how to use Xcode to debug an authorization plug-in.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-08
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Debugging Process Startup
(HTML)
QA1573: Describes techniques for debugging a process's startup code.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-12-21
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Debugging with GDB
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains how to use GDB to debug programs.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2008-06-19
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Deprecated CALL_ON_[UN]LOAD pragmas
(HTML)
QA1429: Replace deprecated CALL_ON_[UN]LOAD pragmas with constructor [destructor] function attributes.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-10
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Detecting the Debugger
(HTML)
QA1361: Shows how to determine whether you're being run under the debugger.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-27
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Disabling Processor Cores on a Multi-Core System
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QA1141: Describes how to disable processor cores on a multi-core system for testing purposes.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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Dynamic Library Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to design, implement, and use dynamic libraries.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2009-02-26
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Dynamic Loader Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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'dynamic shared library not made a weak library in output with MACOSX_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET...' bug
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QA1233: Why 'ld' may give a warning about the Mac OS X_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET environment variable and its failure to weak link.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-01
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GCC 3 Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Xcode 2.3
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2006-05-23
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GCC 4 Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Xcode 3.0
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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GCC Porting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides guidance on how to migrate projects to new GCC releases.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-18
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GDB Internals
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains the GDB implementation.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2008-06-19
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GDB Quick Reference
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Printable quick reference card.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
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GDB Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2007-05-16
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Generating a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
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QA1264: Explains how to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) on modern Macintosh systems.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
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Getting Started with GDB
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TN2032: Explains common C, C++ and Objective-C debugging tasks using gdb, plus helpful tips and tricks.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2001-12-07
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GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals
(HTML)
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2008-01-23
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GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 3.3 Compiler
(HTML)
Explains how to use the GNU compilers from the command line.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.0.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.0.1 compiler.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.2.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.2.1 compiler.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals
(HTML)
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2008-01-23
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GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Internals
(HTML)
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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The GNU Compiler Collection on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn about the open-source tools GCC and GDB, and enhancements specific to Mac OS X.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Articles |
2004-07-12
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GNU macro processor
(HTML)
Documentation on the GNU macro processor.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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GNU Make
(HTML)
Documentation of the GNU make utility.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2008-06-19
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How do I use asserts while debugging?
(HTML)
QA1431: How do I enable asserts so they log their messages and/or break when I'm debugging?
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-06-30
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Jar Bundler User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and a tutorial about deploying JAR-based applications as Mac OS X application bundles.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Kernel Core Dumps
(HTML)
TN2118: Explains how to gather and use remote kernel core dumps.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2008-11-12
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Libtool
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Documentation for GNU Libtool.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2008-06-19
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LLVM-GCC Release Notes
(HTML)
Lists changes to LLVM-GCC technology.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2008-09-09
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Mac OS X ABI Dynamic Loader Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions used to access Mach-O files.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2005-11-09
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Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Mac OS X Assembler Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the syntax, directives, and specific options required for the Mac OS X assembler.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2009-01-07
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Mac OS X Debugging Magic
(HTML)
TN2124: Collection of Mac OS X debugging hints and tips.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-10
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Mach-O Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the use of the Mac OS X runtime architecture, including program types, loading and executing code, and using libraries and plug-ins.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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MachPortDump
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dumps out the Mach port name space of a process; useful when debugging port right leaks.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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ManagedObjectDataFormatter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Data Formatter for Xcode 2.0 and 2.1 that displays NSManagedObject * variables.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Moving To GCC 4.0
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to fix code that GCC 3.3 accepts but GCC 4.0 doesn't.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Nested Functions in Xcode
(HTML)
TN2161: This technote explains how to port code which uses nested functions in Xcode 2.2.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Notes |
2006-01-10
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Netwide Assembler Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Netwide Assembler for Intel-based Macs.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2008-06-19
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Remote or Two-Machine Debugging Applications with GDB
(HTML)
QA1279: Explains how to setup a remote or two-machine debugging configuration using gdb and ssh.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-09
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Setting environment variables for user processes
(HTML)
QA1067: Tells how to set environment variables for user processes.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-25
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STABS Debug Format
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Open-source document that explains the STABS format of symbolic debugging information.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2008-06-19
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Static linking of user binaries on Mac OS X
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QA1118: Explains why static linking of user binaries is not supported on Mac OS X, and possible workarounds.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
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Stub Library FAQ
(HTML)
PLAT28: Explains stub libraries and their use, and differences between shared libraries and stub libraries.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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Symbol to Library in GDB
(HTML)
QA1388: Shows how to find the library containing a symbol in GDB.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-15
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Symbol Variants Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Release Notes |
2007-10-16
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User's Guide to gperf 3.0.1
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Compiling & Debugging |
Guides |
2007-12-03
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Using GCOV from Xcode
(HTML)
QA1514: Illustrates configuring your Xcode project to work with the GCOV code coverage tool.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-23
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Using Pascal strings in Project Builder
(HTML)
QA1053: Shows how to force gcc (compiler used by Project Builder) to understand Pascal strings.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2001-06-28
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Using qd and QDGlobals
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Deprecated - QD40: Why a sample program compiled with SC may give the link error: undefined entry qd. Provides a solution.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
1996-02-09
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Using static versions of existing dynamic libraries
(HTML)
QA1393: Illustrates how to select a static version of a library when a dynamic version of the library exists.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-24
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Using the latest Mac OS X headers in my CFM project with CodeWarrior
(HTML)
QA1379: Describes how to use the latest Mac OS X headers in CodeWarrior by modifying the CFM project access paths.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-08
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What are the predefined macros for GCC?
(HTML)
QA1424: Shows how to display a list of GCC predefined macros.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
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Xcode Build Setting Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the build settings used in the Xcode build system to compile source code and produce binary files.
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Compiling & Debugging |
Reference |
2009-03-04
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Dynamic Loader Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5.
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Darwin |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 3.3 Compiler
(HTML)
Explains how to use the GNU compilers from the command line.
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Darwin |
Reference |
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.0.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.0.1 compiler.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.2.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.2.1 compiler.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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HeaderDoc User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to extract API reference documentation from commented header files.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Kernel Core Dumps
(HTML)
TN2118: Explains how to gather and use remote kernel core dumps.
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Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2008-11-12
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Mac OS X ABI Mach-O File Format Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data structures that make up the Mach-O file format.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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Mac OS X Man Pages
(HTML)
HTML versions of the Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, and CHUD man pages.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2008-04-29
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Netwide Assembler Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Netwide Assembler for Intel-based Macs.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2008-06-19
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Packaging UNIX Software
(HTML)
Explains how to post UNIX and other command-line tools to Apple's Macintosh Product Guide.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2001-04-20
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PIDFromBSDProcessName
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides a simple API to do process PID lookup based on BSD process name.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-02-13
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Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Setting environment variables for user processes
(HTML)
QA1067: Tells how to set environment variables for user processes.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-25
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SimplePing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample provides simple API to programatically ping a remote host without admin privileges
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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Static linking of user binaries on Mac OS X
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QA1118: Explains why static linking of user binaries is not supported on Mac OS X, and possible workarounds.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
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Symbol Variants Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
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Darwin |
Release Notes |
2007-10-16
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Apple JavaScript Coding Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of the JavaScript language, its object-oriented features, and coding best practices.
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Dashcode |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Dashboard Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Dashboard and WebKit technologies used in widgets.
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Dashcode |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Dashboard Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for implementing Dashboard widgets.
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Dashcode |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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Dashcode 2.0 Release Notes
(HTML)
Explains key features, known issues, and workarounds for Dashcode 2.0.
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Dashcode |
Release Notes |
2008-09-09
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Dashcode User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Dashcode to create Dashboard widgets.
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Dashcode |
Guides |
2009-03-04
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Introducing Dashcode
(HTML)
Learn how Dashcode makes widget development easier than ever.
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Dashcode |
Articles |
2007-01-09
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Reminders
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that displays upcoming iCal events, to do items, and calendars.
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Dashcode |
Sample Code |
2008-07-25
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WebKit DOM Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and WebKit-based applications.
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Dashcode |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Apple JavaScript Coding Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of the JavaScript language, its object-oriented features, and coding best practices.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Bundle Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation bundle objects to organize resources.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2005-11-09
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Correcting a PackageMaker version.plist and BundleVersions.plist problem
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QA1281: Describes how to correct a PackageMaker version.plist and BundleVersions.plist problem.
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-25
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Creating install packages from the command line
(HTML)
QA1284: Describes how to create install packages from the command line.
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-22
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Distribution Definition Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the schema of distribution definition files.
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Files & Software Installation |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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