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Accessibility Overview
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Explains how to use the accessibility features built into Mac OS X.
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Accessibility |
2008-03-11
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Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Cocoa
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Explains how Cocoa applications make their user interface available to external assistive applications.
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Accessibility |
2007-02-08
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines
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Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
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Accessibility |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Technology Overview
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Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
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Accessibility |
2008-10-15
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Speech
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Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
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Accessibility |
2003-08-08
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Address Book Programming Guide for Mac OS X
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Explains how to add, search, remove, and customize Address Book records.
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Apple Applications |
2006-04-04
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Apple Help Programming Guide
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Explains how to author, package, and display user help content in Mac OS X.
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Apple Applications |
2007-10-31
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Automator Programming Guide
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Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
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Apple Applications |
2007-12-11
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Calendar Store Programming Guide
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Explains how to access iCal data.
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Apple Applications |
2007-10-31
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Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto
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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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Dashboard Programming Topics
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Explains Dashboard and WebKit technologies used in widgets.
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Apple Applications |
2009-02-04
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Instant Message Programming Guide
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Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
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Apple Applications |
2007-10-31
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Sync Services Programming Guide
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Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
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Apple Applications |
2007-10-31
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Sync Services Tutorial
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Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
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Apple Applications |
2007-07-11
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Audio Queue Services Programming Guide
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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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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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Core Audio Overview
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Provides an overview of Core Audio and its programming interfaces.
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Audio |
2007-01-08
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Sound Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to load and play audio data in Cocoa.
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Audio |
2006-11-07
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Archives and Serializations Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to put Cocoa objects into and remove them from a representation suitable for archiving.
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Data Management |
2009-02-04
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Atomic Store Programming Topics
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Describes how to use the Core Data atomic store API to create persistent stores that use a custom format.
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Data Management |
2008-02-08
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Attributed Strings Programming Guide
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Explains how to use attributed strings, which manage attributes of character strings or individual characters.
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Data Management |
2007-06-04
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Binary Data Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to create and use Cocoa data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
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Data Management |
2009-05-06
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Calendar Store Programming Guide
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Explains how to access iCal data.
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Data Management |
2007-10-31
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Collections Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to group objects in arrays, sets, or dictionaries in Cocoa.
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Data Management |
2009-02-04
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Core Data Model Versioning and Data Migration Programming Guide
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Explains the managed object model versioning and data migration features of Core Data.
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Data Management |
2008-02-08
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Core Data Programming Guide
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Explains how to manage objects using the Core Data framework.
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Data Management |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Snippets
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Snippets of code that you can use when writing a program that uses Core Data.
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Data Management |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Utility Tutorial
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A hands-on guide to creating a command-line utility using low-level features of Core Data.
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Data Management |
2009-03-04
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Creating a Managed Object Model with Xcode
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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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Data Formatting Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to use Cocoa formatters to create and validate text in text fields and other cells.
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Data Management |
2008-10-15
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Dates and Times Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to manage Cocoa dates and times.
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Data Management |
2007-09-04
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Event-Driven XML Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to process XML documents using the Cocoa streaming parser.
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Data Management |
2008-09-09
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Key-Value Coding Programming Guide
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Conceptual information about how to access a Cocoa object's values using keys.
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Data Management |
2009-02-04
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Key-Value Observing Programming Guide
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Explains the Cocoa key-value observing protocol.
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Data Management |
2009-05-06
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NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial
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Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
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Data Management |
2009-02-04
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NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial for Mac OS X v10.4.
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Deprecated - Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
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Data Management |
2009-02-04
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Number and Value Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to use Cocoa object wrappers for primitive C data types.
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Data Management |
2008-02-08
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Predicate Programming Guide
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Describes how to specify queries in Cocoa.
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Data Management |
2009-05-06
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Property List Programming Guide
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Explains how to use structured, textual representations of data in Cocoa.
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Data Management |
2008-11-19
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Search Kit Programming Guide
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Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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Data Management |
2005-12-06
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Sort Descriptor Programming Topics
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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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Stream Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to use the Cocoa stream classes to read data from and write data to streams.
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Data Management |
2009-05-06
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String Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to create, search, concatenate, and draw strings in Cocoa.
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Data Management |
2008-10-15
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Tree-Based XML Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to use the NSXML classes of Cocoa to process, modify, and query XML data.
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Data Management |
2009-02-04
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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 |
2002-11-12
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User Defaults Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to use the Cocoa defaults system to create and save user preferences.
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Data Management |
2007-10-31
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Value Transformer Programming Guide
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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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Xcode Tools for Core Data
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Describes the Xcode modeling tools for Core Data.
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Data Management |
2008-04-15
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64-Bit Transition Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to port Cocoa projects to 64-bit addressing.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-03-03
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Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Cocoa
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Explains how Cocoa applications make their user interface available to external assistive applications.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-02-08
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines
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Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-06-09
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Application Architecture Overview
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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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Carbon-Cocoa Integration Guide
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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 Using Bindings
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A hands-on introduction to Cocoa bindings.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-07-10
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Cocoa Bindings Programming Topics
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Explains how to rapidly develop sophisticated user interfaces using Cocoa binding technology.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-03-08
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Cocoa Fundamentals Guide
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Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, architectures, and design patterns of the Cocoa frameworks and development environment.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-11-19
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Cocoa Scripting Guide
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Explains how to create scriptable Cocoa applications that use the scripting definition (sdef) format.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-03-11
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Coding Guidelines for Cocoa
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Naming guidelines for Cocoa API and design advice to framework developers.
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Design Guidelines |
2006-04-04
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Core Data Programming Guide
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Explains how to manage objects using the Core Data framework.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-03-04
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Core Data Utility Tutorial
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A hands-on guide to creating a command-line utility using low-level features of Core Data.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-03-04
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Document-Based Applications Overview
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Explains how to design and implement Cocoa applications that manage multiple documents.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-01-12
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Error Handling Programming Guide For Cocoa
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Describes NSError objects, related Application Kit support for error handling, and how to use these features in your code.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-03-04
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Garbage Collection Programming Guide
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Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-11-19
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Key-Value Coding Programming Guide
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Conceptual information about how to access a Cocoa object's values using keys.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-02-04
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Key-Value Observing Programming Guide
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Explains the Cocoa key-value observing protocol.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-05-06
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Cocoa.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-05-06
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Model Object Implementation Guide
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Describes issues relating to the design and implementation of model objects
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Design Guidelines |
2008-02-08
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Notification Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to send and receive information about events in Cocoa programs.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-05-03
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NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial
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Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-02-04
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NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial for Mac OS X v10.4.
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Deprecated - Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-02-04
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Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C
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Describes object-oriented programming from the perspective of an Objective-C developer.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-11-19
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Predicate Programming Guide
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Describes how to specify queries in Cocoa.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-05-06
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Ruby and Python Programming Topics for Mac OS X
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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 |
2007-10-31
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Runtime Configuration Guidelines
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Conceptual and reference information for dynamically configuring your software.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-07-08
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Spotlight Overview
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Introduces the main components and services of Apple's metadata technology.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-05-27
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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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Design Guidelines |
2002-11-12
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User Interface Validation
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Explains how to use the standard mechanism to validate user interface items in Cocoa.
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Design Guidelines |
2007-07-10
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Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling
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Describes the Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling.
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Design Guidelines |
2009-02-04
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Xcode Unit Testing Guide
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Explains how to incorporate test cases to validate individual units of source code.
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Design Guidelines |
2008-05-02
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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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Cocoa Event-Handling Guide
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Introduces event mechanisms and the types of events in Cocoa and describes how to handle events of each type.
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Events & Other Input |
2009-02-04
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Cursor Management
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Explains how to set the cursor and handle cursor-update events in Cocoa applications.
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Events & Other Input |
2008-03-11
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Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input |
2006-06-28
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Notification Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to send and receive information about events in Cocoa programs.
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Events & Other Input |
2007-05-03
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Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input |
2007-07-13
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Text Input Management
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Explains how to use input servers, input managers, and text views in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input |
2007-02-08
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Timer Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to use timers for scheduling automatic, repeating message invocations in Cocoa.
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Events & Other Input |
2008-11-19
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Application File Management
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Explains how Cocoa applications can use, manipulate, and "own" files.
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File Management |
2006-11-07
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File System Overview
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Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the Mac OS X file system.
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File Management |
2008-07-11
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Low-Level File Management Programming Topics
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Explains the low-level ways Cocoa applications can interact with files.
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File Management |
2009-03-05
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Spotlight Importer Programming Guide
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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 Query Programming Guide
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Describes how to add Spotlight searching to your applications.
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File Management |
2006-03-08
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Uniform Type Identifiers Overview
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Describes uniform type identifiers and how to use them.
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File Management |
2008-04-08
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Animation Overview
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Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Games |
2008-10-15
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Calendar Store Programming Guide
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Explains how to access iCal data.
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General |
2007-10-31
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Instant Message Programming Guide
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Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
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General |
2007-10-31
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Animation Overview
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Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-10-15
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Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa
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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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Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide
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Describes the animation and timing classes used by both Core Animation and Cocoa Animation proxies.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-04-08
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Cocoa Drawing Guide
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Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2009-01-06
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Color Management Overview
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Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-07-07
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Color Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how applications specify colors and how users choose colors in Cocoa.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2009-03-04
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Core Animation Cookbook
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Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Programming Guide
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Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-11-13
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Core Image Programming Guide
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Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-06-09
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Image Capture Applications Programming Guide
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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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Image I/O Programming Guide
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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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Image Kit Programming Guide
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Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-06-09
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Image Unit Tutorial
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Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2009-05-06
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Image Views
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Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2002-11-12
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PDF Kit Programming Guide
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Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-12-11
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Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-06-28
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Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide
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Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-12-11
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Quartz Composer Programming Guide
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Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-10-15
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Quartz Composer User Guide
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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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Resolution Independence Guidelines
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Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-05-04
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Scroll View Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Describes how to use scroll views in Cocoa applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-06-28
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View Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to design and implement Cocoa views in applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-04-10
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WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide
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Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-10-15
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AltiVec/SSE Migration Guide
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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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GCC Porting Guide
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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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Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide
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Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
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Intel-Based Macs |
2009-02-04
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Universal Binary Programming Guidelines, Second Edition
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Conceptual information and tips for writing code that runs on PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Intel-Based Macs |
2009-02-04
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Distributed Objects Programming Topics
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Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
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Interapplication Communication |
2007-06-06
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Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
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Interapplication Communication |
2006-06-28
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Interacting with the Operating System
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Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
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Interapplication Communication |
2006-04-04
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Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa
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Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
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Interapplication Communication |
2007-07-13
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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 |
2002-11-12
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Uniform Type Identifiers Overview
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Describes uniform type identifiers and how to use them.
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Interapplication Communication |
2008-04-08
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Workspace Services Programming Topics
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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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XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
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Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
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Interapplication Communication |
2005-03-03
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Internationalization Programming Topics
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Explains how to support multiple languages in software.
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Internationalization |
2009-01-06
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Instant Message Programming Guide
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Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
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Internet & Web |
2007-10-31
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Sync Services Programming Guide
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Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
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Internet & Web |
2007-10-31
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Sync Services Tutorial
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Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
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Internet & Web |
2007-07-11
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Tree-Based XML Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to use the NSXML classes of Cocoa to process, modify, and query XML data.
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Internet & Web |
2009-02-04
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URL Loading System
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Explains how to manipulate URLs and transfer URL contents.
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Internet & Web |
2008-05-06
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Web Services Core Programming Guide
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Explains how to use the new Web Services client-side frameworks available in Mac OS X.
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Internet & Web |
2009-01-06
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WebKit DOM Programming Topics
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Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and WebKit-based applications.
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Internet & Web |
2008-10-15
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WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide
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Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Internet & Web |
2008-10-15
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WebKit Plug-In Programming Topics
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Explains how to develop and deploy browser plug-ins based on the WebKit architecture.
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Internet & Web |
2008-10-15
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XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
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Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
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Internet & Web |
2005-03-03
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CFNetwork Programming Guide
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Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
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Networking |
2009-05-06
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Distributed Objects Programming Topics
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Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
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Networking |
2007-06-06
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NSNetServices and CFNetServices Programming Guide
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Describes how to implement Bonjour in Cocoa or Carbon applications.
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Networking |
2008-10-15
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Stream Programming Guide for Cocoa
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Explains how to use the Cocoa stream classes to read data from and write data to streams.
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Networking |
2009-05-06
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URL Loading System
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Explains how to manipulate URLs and transfer URL contents.
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Networking |
2008-05-06
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Web Services Core Programming Guide
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Explains how to use the new Web Services client-side frameworks available in Mac OS X.
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Networking |
2009-01-06
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Assertions and Logging
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Explains how to use assertions and logging to diagnose problems in Cocoa applications.
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Objective-C Language |
2006-04-04
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Cocoa Application Tutorial
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Describes how to build a simple Cocoa application using Xcode.
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Objective-C Language |
2007-10-31
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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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Objective-C Language |
2006-04-04
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Distributed Objects Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
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Objective-C Language |
2007-06-06
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Error Handling Programming Guide For Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes NSError objects, related Application Kit support for error handling, and how to use these features in your code.
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Objective-C Language |
2009-03-04
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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 |
2007-10-02
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Garbage Collection Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
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Objective-C Language |
2008-11-19
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Cocoa.
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Objective-C Language |
2009-05-06
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Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes object-oriented programming from the perspective of an Objective-C developer.
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Objective-C Language |
2008-11-19
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The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
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Objective-C Language |
2009-05-06
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Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C 2.0 runtime support library.
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Objective-C Language |
2009-02-04
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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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Performance |
2006-04-04
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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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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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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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Debugging Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
2002-11-12
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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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Exception Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to raise and handle exceptions in Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
2007-10-02
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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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Garbage Collection Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
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Performance |
2008-11-19
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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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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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Performance Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
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Performance |
2006-10-03
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Threading Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
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Performance |
2008-02-08
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Universal Binary Programming Guidelines, Second Edition
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips for writing code that runs on PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Porting |
2009-02-04
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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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Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
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Printing |
2006-06-28
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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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Using PostScript Printer Description Files
(HTML)
(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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Interacting with the Operating System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
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Process Management |
2006-04-04
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Threading Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
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Process Management |
2008-02-08
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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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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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QuickTime Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
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QuickTime |
2005-08-11
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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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Bundle Programming Guide
(HTML)
(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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Code Loading Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can dynamically load code during execution.
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Resource Management |
2007-08-10
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Interacting with the Operating System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
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Resource Management |
2006-04-04
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Resource Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to work with nib and bundle resources in Mac OS X applications.
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Resource Management |
2009-01-06
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Garbage Collection Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
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Runtime Architecture |
2008-11-19
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Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C 2.0 runtime support library.
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Runtime Architecture |
2009-02-04
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AppleScript Language Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the AppleScript scripting language. Includes many brief sample scripts.
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Scripting & Automation |
2008-03-11
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AppleScript Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
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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Cocoa Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create scriptable Cocoa applications that use the scripting definition (sdef) format.
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Scripting & Automation |
2008-03-11
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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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Scripting & Automation |
2007-10-31
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Scripting Bridge Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Scripting Bridge technology, which bridges OSA-compliant applications to Objective-C, and explains how to use it in Cocoa programs.
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Scripting & Automation |
2008-03-11
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XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
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Scripting & Automation |
2005-03-03
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Authorization Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Security |
2009-01-06
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Certificate, Key, and Trust Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to evaluate trust for a certificate and recover from a trust failure.
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Security |
2008-11-19
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CFNetwork Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
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Security |
2009-05-06
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Security |
2008-11-19
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Keychain Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document explains how to use Keychain Services to store and retrieve passwords.
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Security |
2009-03-12
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Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
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Security |
2008-05-23
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Security Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
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Security |
2008-10-15
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Sync Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
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Syncing |
2007-10-31
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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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Syncing |
2007-07-11
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Attributed Strings Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use attributed strings, which manage attributes of character strings or individual characters.
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Text & Fonts |
2007-06-04
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Dictionary Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create a dictionary and access it programmatically.
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Text & Fonts |
2007-05-30
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Font Handling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the Cocoa font management system and how users select fonts.
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Text & Fonts |
2008-02-08
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Font Panel
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-08-31
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Rulers and Paragraph Styles
(HTML)
(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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Search Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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Text & Fonts |
2005-12-06
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Spell Checking
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-02-09
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String Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create, search, concatenate, and draw strings in Cocoa.
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Text & Fonts |
2008-10-15
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Text Attachment Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Expalins how to add graphics and other attachments to text.
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Text & Fonts |
2006-12-05
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Text Attributes
(HTML)
(PDF)
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 Editing Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to control the behavior of the Cocoa text system as it performs text editing.
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Text & Fonts |
2008-02-08
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Text Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-02-09
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Text Input and Output
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write text files in Cocoa.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-02-10
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Text Input Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use input servers, input managers, and text views in Cocoa.
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Text & Fonts |
2007-02-08
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Text Layout Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system lays out text on pages.
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Text & Fonts |
2008-10-15
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Text System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system works. Includes a tutorial.
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Text & Fonts |
2009-04-08
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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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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 |
2006-06-28
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Text Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
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Text & Fonts |
2004-02-09
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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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Automator Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
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Tools |
2007-12-11
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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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Debugging with GDB
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains how to use GDB to debug programs.
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Tools |
2008-06-19
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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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Interface Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tasks explaining how to use the Interface Builder application to design user interfaces.
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Tools |
2008-11-19
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The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
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Tools |
2009-05-06
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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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Tools |
2007-10-31
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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 |
2006-07-24
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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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Tools |
2007-07-11
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Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling.
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Tools |
2009-02-04
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Xcode Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode IDE and its major components, and provides and overview of the development process.
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Tools |
2009-01-06
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Xcode Project Management Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides practical descriptions of the major development tasks developers perform with Xcode.
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Tools |
2009-01-06
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Xcode Quick Tour for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a hands-on introduction to Xcode, Apple's comprehensive suite of software development tools for Mac OS X.
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Tools |
2008-10-15
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Xcode Tools for Core Data
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode modeling tools for Core Data.
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Tools |
2008-04-15
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Xcode Workspace Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview of the Xcode workspace, and shows how to use its components and features.
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Tools |
2009-01-06
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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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User Experience |
2007-02-08
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Apple Help Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to author, package, and display user help content in Mac OS X.
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User Experience |
2007-10-31
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
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User Experience |
2008-06-09
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Application Menu and Pop-up List Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
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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Boxes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa boxes.
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User Experience |
2003-02-15
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Browsers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
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User Experience |
2004-08-31
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Button Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa buttons.
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User Experience |
2008-10-15
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Cocoa Bindings Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to rapidly develop sophisticated user interfaces using Cocoa binding technology.
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User Experience |
2009-03-08
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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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Control and Cell Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the relationship between Cocoa control and cell objects.
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User Experience |
2008-10-15
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Cursor Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to set the cursor and handle cursor-update events in Cocoa applications.
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User Experience |
2008-03-11
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Dialogs and Special Panels
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create alert panels. Includes links to documents about other types of panels.
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User Experience |
2009-02-04
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Dock Tile Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to provide an icon and contextual menu in Carbon applications.
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User Experience |
2009-03-04
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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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User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Drawers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa drawers.
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User Experience |
2003-02-04
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Font Panel
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
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User Experience |
2004-08-31
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Forms
(HTML)
(PDF)
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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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Matrix Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa matrices.
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User Experience |
2006-11-07
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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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Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
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User Experience |
2007-07-13
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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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Progress Indicators
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa progress indicators.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Quick Look Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the purporse and architecture of Quick Look generators and explains how to create them.
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User Experience |
2008-02-08
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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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User Experience |
2007-05-04
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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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User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Search Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa search fields.
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User Experience |
2008-02-08
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Search Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
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User Experience |
2005-12-06
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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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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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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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Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
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User Experience |
2006-07-24
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Speech
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
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User Experience |
2003-08-08
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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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Spell Checking
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
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User Experience |
2004-02-09
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Status Bars
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa status bars.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Steppers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa steppers.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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System Services
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can extend their capabilities seamlessly to other applications.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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Tab Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa tab views.
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User Experience |
2003-11-06
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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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Text Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
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User Experience |
2004-02-09
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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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User Experience |
2006-06-28
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Text Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
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User Experience |
2004-02-09
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Token Field Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to set up and programatically manage a token field.
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User Experience |
2007-12-11
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Toolbar Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa toolbars.
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User Experience |
2009-02-04
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Undo Architecture
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to record information in Cocoa so a user can reverse an operation's effect.
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User Experience |
2002-11-12
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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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User Experience |
2007-10-31
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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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User Experience |
2007-07-10
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WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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User Experience |
2008-10-15
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Window Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa windows and panels.
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User Experience |
2009-02-04
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