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AppleScript Overview
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Introduces the technology for writing scripts to control applications. Useful for scripters and application developers.
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Scripting & Automation |
2007-10-31
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Audio Queue Services Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Describes how to play and record audio using Audio Queue Services.
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Audio |
2007-10-31
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Audio Unit Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Audio frameworks and the Core Audio SDK to create audio units.
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Audio |
2007-10-31
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Calendar Store Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to access iCal data.
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Apple Applications, Data Management, General |
2007-10-31
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Carbon-Cocoa Integration Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use both Carbon and Cocoa in developing an application.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-10-31
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Cocoa Application Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to build a simple Cocoa application using Xcode.
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Objective-C Language |
2007-10-31
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Instant Message Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
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Apple Applications, General, Internet & Web |
2007-10-31
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Providing PDF Workflow Options in the Print Dialog
(HTML)
(PDF)
Installation information and examples, including the use of Automator workflows.
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Printing |
2007-10-31
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QTKit Capture Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to capture media and output it QuickTime movies.
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QuickTime |
2007-10-31
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Ruby and Python Programming Topics for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Ruby and Python on Mac OS X, and especially the bridges between them and Objective-C and OSA (AppleScript).
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Design Guidelines, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
2007-10-31
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Sync Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
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Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Syncing |
2007-10-31
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User Defaults Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa defaults system to create and save user preferences.
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Data Management, User Experience |
2007-10-31
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Exception Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to raise and handle exceptions in Cocoa applications.
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Objective-C Language, Performance |
2007-10-02
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Dates and Times Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manage Cocoa dates and times.
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Data Management |
2007-09-04
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Rulers and Paragraph Styles
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(PDF)
Explains paragraph styles and how to work with the rulers that enable users to manipulate them.
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Text & Fonts |
2007-09-04
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Code Loading Programming Topics for Cocoa
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(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can dynamically load code during execution.
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Resource Management |
2007-08-10
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Creating a Managed Object Model with Xcode
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(PDF)
A tutorial that shows how to create a Core Data managed object model using Xcode.
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Data Management |
2007-08-07
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Interface Builder Plug-In Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the process for creating custom Interface Builder palettes.
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Tools |
2007-07-18
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Quartz Composer User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-07-17
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Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa
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(PDF)
Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input, Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
2007-07-13
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Sync Services Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
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Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Syncing, Tools |
2007-07-11
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Cocoa Application Tutorial Using Bindings
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(PDF)
A hands-on introduction to Cocoa bindings.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-07-10
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Sort Descriptor Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use sort descriptors to specify the sorting of collections.
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Data Management |
2007-07-10
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User Interface Validation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the standard mechanism to validate user interface items in Cocoa.
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Design Guidelines, User Experience |
2007-07-10
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Image I/O Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-07-02
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Application Menu and Pop-up List Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how Cocoa menus and lists work and how to manipulate items within them.
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User Experience |
2007-06-26
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Distributed Objects Programming Topics
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(PDF)
Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
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Interapplication Communication, Networking, Objective-C Language |
2007-06-06
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Attributed Strings Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to use attributed strings, which manage attributes of character strings or individual characters.
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Data Management, Text & Fonts |
2007-06-04
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Dictionary Services Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to create a dictionary and access it programmatically.
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Text & Fonts |
2007-05-30
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Spotlight Importer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the role of metadata importers and how to write them.
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File Management |
2007-05-27
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Spotlight Overview
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(PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Apple's metadata technology.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-05-27
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Image Capture Applications Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interaction between applications programs and image capture devices such as cameras and scanners.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-05-16
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Resolution Independence Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
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Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
2007-05-04
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Notification Programming Topics for Cocoa
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(PDF)
Explains how to send and receive information about events in Cocoa programs.
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Design Guidelines, Events & Other Input |
2007-05-03
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Value Transformer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create and use value transformers, which are used with the Controller Layer.
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Data Management |
2007-04-06
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Workspace Services Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the services the workspace class provides to Cocoa applications.
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Interapplication Communication |
2007-03-06
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Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications make their user interface available to external assistive applications.
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Accessibility, Design Guidelines, User Experience |
2007-02-08
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Text Input Management
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(PDF)
Explains how to use input servers, input managers, and text views in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input, Text & Fonts |
2007-02-08
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Core Audio Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of Core Audio and its programming interfaces.
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Audio |
2007-01-08
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Text Attachment Programming Topics for Cocoa
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(PDF)
Expalins how to add graphics and other attachments to text.
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Text & Fonts |
2006-12-05
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Application File Management
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(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can use, manipulate, and "own" files.
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File Management |
2006-11-07
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Cross-Development Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to build software for versions of Mac OS X other than the one the development tools are running on.
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Tools |
2006-11-07
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Matrix Programming Guide for Cocoa
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(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa matrices.
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User Experience |
2006-11-07
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Sound Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to load and play audio data in Cocoa.
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Audio |
2006-11-07
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GCC Porting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides guidance on how to migrate projects to new GCC releases.
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Intel-Based Macs |
2006-10-03
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Performance Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
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Performance |
2006-10-03
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Preference Panes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create dynamically loaded plug-ins that provide a graphical interface to user preferences.
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User Experience |
2006-10-03
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Slider Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sliders.
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User Experience |
2006-10-03
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Sheet Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sheets.
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User Experience |
2006-09-05
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Speech Synthesis Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes speech synthesis in Mac OS X and explains how your application can produce customized spoken output.
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User Experience |
2006-09-05
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Application Architecture Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the architecture of a Cocoa application and how it interacts with the operating system.
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Design Guidelines |
2006-08-07
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Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
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Tools, User Experience |
2006-07-24
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Code Size Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for reducing the size of an application binary.
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Performance |
2006-06-28
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Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input, Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Memory Usage Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
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Performance |
2006-06-28
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Online Help
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add help to a Cocoa application.
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User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Outline View Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa outline views.
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User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
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Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
2006-06-28
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Scroll View Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use scroll views in Cocoa applications.
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Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Text System User Interface Layer Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement the main, high-level interface to the Cocoa text system.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use Cocoa animation objects to enhance user interface transitions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-05-23
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Address Book Programming Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add, search, remove, and customize Address Book records.
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Apple Applications |
2006-04-04
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AppleScript Studio Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create script-driven applications with complex user interfaces based on Cocoa UI classes. Includes tutorials.
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Tools |
2006-04-04
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Assertions and Logging
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use assertions and logging to diagnose problems in Cocoa applications.
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Objective-C Language, Performance |
2006-04-04
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Coding Guidelines for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Naming guidelines for Cocoa API and design advice to framework developers.
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Design Guidelines, Objective-C Language |
2006-04-04
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Drawing Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
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Performance |
2006-04-04
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Interacting with the Operating System
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(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
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Interapplication Communication, Process Management, Resource Management |
2006-04-04
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Launch Time Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.
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Performance |
2006-04-04
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Table View Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa table views.
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User Experience |
2006-04-04
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Spotlight Query Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to add Spotlight searching to your applications.
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File Management |
2006-03-08
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Mac OS X Printing System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Apple's printing architecture. Includes a road map for developing software.
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Printing |
2006-02-07
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Segmented Controls Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa segmented controls.
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User Experience |
2006-02-07
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Search Kit Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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Data Management, Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2005-12-06
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Bundle Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation bundle objects to organize resources.
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Resource Management |
2005-11-09
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QuickTime Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a tutorial on how to build and extend a QTKitPlayer application using the QuickTime Kit framework in Cocoa.
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QuickTime |
2005-11-09
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AltiVec/SSE Migration Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to convert PowerPC AltiVec code to Intel SSE code.
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Intel-Based Macs |
2005-09-08
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Cocoa Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
2005-08-11
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QuickTime Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
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QuickTime |
2005-08-11
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Text System Storage Layer Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system stores the information it needs to lay out text.
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Text & Fonts |
2005-08-11
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Code Speed Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance and efficiency of code.
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Performance |
2005-07-07
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Color Management Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-07-07
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Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto
(HTML)
(PDF)
Rules for creating and installing printer-specific collections of settings. Includes a sample file.
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Apple Applications |
2005-07-07
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File-System Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of file-related code.
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Performance |
2005-07-07
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Using PostScript Printer Description Files
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(PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
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Printing |
2005-07-07
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XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
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Interapplication Communication, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation |
2005-03-03
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Browsers
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Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
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User Experience |
2004-08-31
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Font Panel
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Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2004-08-31
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Text Attributes
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Explains how to work with attributes, the distinguishing characteristics of rich text.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-02-16
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Text Input and Output
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Explains how to read and write text files in Cocoa.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-02-10
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Spell Checking
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(PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2004-02-09
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Text Fields
(HTML)
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Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2004-02-09
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Text Views
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(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
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Text & Fonts, User Experience |
2004-02-09
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Tab Views
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(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa tab views.
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User Experience |
2003-11-06
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Speech
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
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Accessibility, User Experience |
2003-08-08
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Boxes
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Explains how to use Cocoa boxes.
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User Experience |
2003-02-15
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Drawers
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Explains how to use Cocoa drawers.
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User Experience |
2003-02-04
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Action Messages
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Explains how Cocoa controls respond to user actions and enable users to communicate to an application.
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Events & Other Input |
2002-11-12
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Combo Box Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa combo boxes.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Debugging Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
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Tips and techniques for debugging Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
2002-11-12
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Forms
(HTML)
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Explains how to use Cocoa forms.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Image Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
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Graphics & Imaging, User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Progress Indicators
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa progress indicators.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Status Bars
(HTML)
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Explains how to use Cocoa status bars.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Steppers
(HTML)
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Explains how to use Cocoa steppers.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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System Services
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Explains how Cocoa applications can extend their capabilities seamlessly to other applications.
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Interapplication Communication, User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Undo Architecture
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Explains how to record information in Cocoa so a user can reverse an operation's effect.
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Data Management, Design Guidelines, User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Video
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use QuickTime movies in Cocoa.
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QuickTime |
2002-11-12
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