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Binary Data Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create and use Cocoa data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
 Cocoa 2009-05-06
CFNetwork Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Networking, Open Source, Security 2009-05-06
HID Class Device Interface Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop applications to communicate with or control HID class devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2009-05-06
Image Unit Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging 2009-05-06
Key-Value Observing Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the Cocoa key-value observing protocol.
 Cocoa 2009-05-06
Memory Management Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Cocoa.
 Cocoa 2009-05-06
The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
 Cocoa, Tools 2009-05-06
Porting Drivers to Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Tips and code samples to help UNIX/Linux device driver developers bring their drivers to Mac OS X.
 Darwin, Open Source, Porting 2009-05-06
Porting to Mac OS X from Windows Win32 API (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to port your Windows Win32 applications to Mac OS X.
 Porting 2009-05-06
Predicate Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to specify queries in Cocoa.
 Cocoa 2009-05-06
Stream Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa stream classes to read data from and write data to streams.
 Cocoa, Networking 2009-05-06
Shell Scripting Primer (HTML) (PDF)
A guided tour of (Bourne) shell scripting, including control structures, numerical computation, regular expressions, subroutines, and error handling.
 Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2009-04-08
Text System Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system works. Includes a tutorial.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2009-04-08
Keychain Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
This document explains how to use Keychain Services to store and retrieve passwords.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Security 2009-03-12
Cocoa Bindings Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to rapidly develop sophisticated user interfaces using Cocoa binding technology.
 Cocoa 2009-03-08
Low-Level File Management Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the low-level ways Cocoa applications can interact with files.
 Cocoa 2009-03-05
Audio Device Driver Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop kernel-resident drivers for audio devices.
 Audio, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2009-03-04
Color Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how applications specify colors and how users choose colors in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2009-03-04
Core Data Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to manage objects using the Core Data framework.
 Cocoa 2009-03-04
Core Data Snippets (HTML) (PDF)
Snippets of code that you can use when writing a program that uses Core Data.
 Cocoa 2009-03-04
Core Data Utility Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
A hands-on guide to creating a command-line utility using low-level features of Core Data.
 Cocoa 2009-03-04
Dashcode User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Dashcode to create Dashboard widgets.
 Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience 2009-03-04
Dock Tile Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to provide an icon and contextual menu in Carbon applications.
 Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience 2009-03-04
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.
 Cocoa 2009-03-04
64-Bit Transition Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to port Cocoa projects to 64-bit addressing.
 Cocoa 2009-03-03
Network Kernel Extensions Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.4 and later).
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking 2009-03-02
Dynamic Library Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to design, implement, and use dynamic libraries.
 Darwin, Open Source, Tools 2009-02-26
Archives and Serializations Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to put Cocoa objects into and remove them from a representation suitable for archiving.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
Cocoa Event-Handling Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces event mechanisms and the types of events in Cocoa and describes how to handle events of each type.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
Collections Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to group objects in arrays, sets, or dictionaries in Cocoa.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
Dashboard Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains Dashboard and WebKit technologies used in widgets.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience 2009-02-04
Dialogs and Special Panels (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create alert panels. Includes links to documents about other types of panels.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2009-02-04
Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format (HTML) (PDF)
Describes Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format version 4, providing access to contents of FCP projects.
 Apple Applications 2009-02-04
Key-Value Coding Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information about how to access a Cocoa object's values using keys.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Tools 2009-02-04
Mach-O Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the use of the Mac OS X runtime architecture, including program types, loading and executing code, and using libraries and plug-ins.
 Tools 2009-02-04
NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
NSPersistentDocument Core Data Tutorial for Mac OS X v10.4. (HTML) (PDF)
Deprecated - Step-by-step instructions for building a simple but functionally rich application using NSPersistentDocument and Cocoa bindings.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
Objective-C 2.0 Runtime Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C 2.0 runtime support library.
 Cocoa 2009-02-04
Toolbar Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa toolbars.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2009-02-04
Tree-Based XML Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the NSXML classes of Cocoa to process, modify, and query XML data.
 Cocoa, Internet & Web 2009-02-04
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.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Performance, Tools 2009-02-04
WebObjects Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Steps for building a simple WebObjects application using Eclipse and the WOLips plug-in.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2009-02-04
Window Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa windows and panels.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2009-02-04
Xcode Build System Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides a detailed description of the Xcode build system and shows how to customize it.
 Tools 2009-02-04
Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Java, Tools 2009-02-04
Document-Based Applications Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to design and implement Cocoa applications that manage multiple documents.
 Cocoa 2009-01-12
Authorization Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Security 2009-01-06
Cocoa Drawing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2009-01-06
Documentation Set Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to integrate third-party documentation with the Xcode Documentation window.
 Tools 2009-01-06
Internationalization Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to support multiple languages in software.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Tools 2009-01-06
PackageMaker User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use PackageMaker to create installation packages.
 Tools 2009-01-06
Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in JavaScript Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the API for manipulating Quartz Composer compositions in webpages and Dashboard widgets via the Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in.
 Apple Applications, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation 2009-01-06
Resource Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to work with nib and bundle resources in Mac OS X applications.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation 2009-01-06
Safari JavaScript Database Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the JavaScript Database, a SQLite database built into Safari that provides local storage accessible to JavaScript applications.
 Apple Applications, Internet & Web 2009-01-06
Safari User Guide for Web Developers (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the developer tools built into Safari for analyzing, testing, and debugging HTML, JavaScript, style sheets, and DOM structure.
 Apple Applications, Internet & Web, Networking, Scripting & Automation 2009-01-06
Web Services Core Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the new Web Services client-side frameworks available in Mac OS X.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking 2009-01-06
What's New in Xcode (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of new and improved features in the Xcode application.
 Tools 2009-01-06
Xcode Debugging Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode debugging facilities and the recommended debugging techniques.
 Performance, Tools 2009-01-06
Xcode Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode IDE and its major components, and provides and overview of the development process.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Tools 2009-01-06
Xcode Project Management Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides practical descriptions of the major development tasks developers perform with Xcode.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Internationalization, Tools 2009-01-06
Xcode Refactoring Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Shows how to improve readability of source code while retaining its functionality.
 Tools 2009-01-06
Xcode Source Management Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to manage source changes using source control and snapshots.
 Tools 2009-01-06
Xcode Workspace Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of the Xcode workspace, and shows how to use its components and features.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Tools 2009-01-06
Apple JavaScript Coding Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of the JavaScript language, its object-oriented features, and coding best practices.
 Apple Applications, Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2008-11-19
Certificate, Key, and Trust Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Shows how to evaluate trust for a certificate and recover from a trust failure.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Security 2008-11-19
Cocoa Fundamentals Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, architectures, and design patterns of the Cocoa frameworks and development environment.
 Cocoa, Mac OS X 2008-11-19
Code Signing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security, Tools 2008-11-19
Garbage Collection Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the garbage collection system for Cocoa.
 Cocoa 2008-11-19
Interface Builder User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and tasks explaining how to use the Interface Builder application to design user interfaces.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience 2008-11-19
Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C (HTML) (PDF)
Describes object-oriented programming from the perspective of an Objective-C developer.
 Cocoa 2008-11-19
Property List Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use structured, textual representations of data in Cocoa.
 Cocoa 2008-11-19
Safari Visual Effects Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to add visual effects to web content that is supported by Safari on the desktop and iPhone OS.
 Internet & Web 2008-11-19
System Startup Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the boot process used to initialize the Mac OS X operating system.
 Darwin, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Scripting & Automation 2008-11-19
Timer Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use timers for scheduling automatic, repeating message invocations in Cocoa.
 Cocoa 2008-11-19
Core Animation Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Core Animation.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2008-11-13
Apple Publications Style Guide (PDF)
Describes style and usage of Apple terms, including user interface terms that should be used in applications.
User Experience 2008-10-16
Animation Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging 2008-10-15
Button Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa buttons.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2008-10-15
Control and Cell Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the relationship between Cocoa control and cell objects.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2008-10-15
Data Formatting Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa formatters to create and validate text in text fields and other cells.
 Cocoa 2008-10-15
Handling Unicode Text Editing With MLTE (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's multilingual text engine.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts 2008-10-15
HTML Scripting Guide for QuickTime (HTML) (PDF)
Defines the HTML tags and parameters used to communicate with the QuickTime browser plug-in, ActiveX control, and QuickTime Player.
 Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation 2008-10-15
Identity Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how identities work and how to use them in applications.
 Core Foundation, Networking, Security, User Experience 2008-10-15
Instruments User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Instruments application and explains how to use it to examine program behavior.
 Tools 2008-10-15
Java Development Guide for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Describes what you need to take into account when developing and deploying a Java application on Mac OS X.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Porting 2008-10-15
Locales Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use locales to retrieve, interpret, and display localized information in Core Foundation.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration (PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
 Mac OS X Server, Security 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Server Upgrading and Migrating (PDF)
Explains how to use data and service settings from an earlier version of Mac OS X Server or Windows NT.
Mac OS X Server 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Technology Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
 Cocoa, Mac OS X, User Experience 2008-10-15
Memory Management Programming Guide for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Core Foundation.
 Carbon, Core Foundation 2008-10-15
NSNetServices and CFNetServices Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to implement Bonjour in Cocoa or Carbon applications.
 Cocoa, Networking 2008-10-15
Preference Manifest Files for Managed Clients Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the format of preference manifest files, which are XML documents for storing and managing application preferences.
 Mac OS X Server 2008-10-15
Quartz Composer Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2008-10-15
Security Overview (HTML) (PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Networking, Open Source, Security 2008-10-15
String Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create, search, concatenate, and draw strings in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2008-10-15
Text Layout Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system lays out text on pages.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2008-10-15
vImage Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the C programming interface for high-speed vector image processing.
 Graphics & Imaging, Performance 2008-10-15
WebKit DOM Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and WebKit-based applications.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2008-10-15
WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience 2008-10-15
WebKit Plug-In Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop and deploy browser plug-ins based on the WebKit architecture.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source 2008-10-15
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.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience 2008-10-15
XML Programming Topics for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to parse XML documents into structured objects.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Internet & Web 2008-10-15
Event-Driven XML Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to process XML documents using the Cocoa streaming parser.
 Cocoa 2008-09-09
File System Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the Mac OS X file system.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Tools, User Experience 2008-07-11
Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2 (PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
 Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Storage 2008-07-11
Runtime Configuration Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual and reference information for dynamically configuring your software.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X, Open Source, Tools 2008-07-08
FxPlug SDK Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Update for FxPlug SDK 1.2.3.
 Apple Applications 2008-07-04
OpenGL Shader Builder User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use OpenGL Shader Builder to develop and test GPU programs.
 Graphics & Imaging, Tools 2008-06-23
Debugging with GDB (HTML)
Open-source document that explains how to use GDB to debug programs.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Tools 2008-06-19
GDB Internals (HTML)
Open-source document that explains the GDB implementation.
 Tools 2008-06-19
Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Java, Mac OS X, Porting, User Experience 2008-06-09
Core Image Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging 2008-06-09
Core Text Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to do text layout and font-related operations using the Core Text programming interfaces.
 Carbon, Text & Fonts 2008-06-09
Extending Your Wiki Server (PDF)
Explains how to migrate content from other wikis, create custom themes, and enable JavaScript, YouTube, and Flash.
 Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server 2008-06-09
Image Kit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
 Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Administration (PDF)
Covers planning, installation, setup, and general server administration for advanced configurations.
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
 Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Workflow Tutorial (PDF)
Explains how to develop and customize Podcast Producer workflows.
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
 Enterprise IT, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security 2008-06-09
OpenGL Programming Guide for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Apple implementation of OpenGL to create 3D graphics for Cocoa and Carbon applications.
 Games, Graphics & Imaging 2008-06-09
Xsan 2 Administrator's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
 Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage 2008-06-09
Xsan 2 Setup Guide (PDF)
Explains how to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2.
 Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage 2008-06-09
Xserve RAID Using RAID Admin 1.2 and Disk Utility (PDF)
Explains how to use RAID Admin, Fibre Channel Utility, and Disk Utility to configure and monitor Xserve RAID systems.
 Mac OS X Server, Storage 2008-06-09
Xserve User's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to install, operate, and update Xserve systems. Includes expansion and hardware specifications.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server 2008-06-09
Xcode Installation Guide (HTML) (PDF) (日本語 HTML) (日本語 PDF)
Describes general installation issues for Xcode users.
 Tools 2008-05-27
Secure Coding Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security 2008-05-23
URL Loading System (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to manipulate URLs and transfer URL contents.
 Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking 2008-05-06
Xcode Unit Testing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to incorporate test cases to validate individual units of source code.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Tools 2008-05-02
AirPort Developer Note (HTML)
Describes Apple's implementation of 802.11 wireless LAN standards on Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
Audio Developer Note (HTML)
Describes the analog and digital audio capabilities of Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
Bluetooth Developer Note (HTML)
Provides an overview of Bluetooth technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
Ethernet Developer Note (HTML)
Provides an overview of Ethernet technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
FireWire Developer Note (HTML)
Provides an overview of FireWire (IEEE 1394) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
iMac Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in April 2008.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
PCI Developer Note (HTML)
Provides an overview of PCI technology and describes PCI support on Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
RAM Expansion Developer Note (HTML)
Details requirements of RAM modules for use in Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
Universal Serial Bus Developer Note (HTML)
Provides an overview of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
Video Developer Note (HTML)
Details video capabilities of Mac computers.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-04-28
Aperture 2.1 SDK Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Update for Aperture SDK 2.1
 Apple Applications 2008-04-23
Xcode Tools for Core Data (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode modeling tools for Core Data.
 Cocoa, Tools 2008-04-15
Motion XML File Format (HTML) (PDF)
Apple Applications 2008-04-14
Shark User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to analyze code performance by profiling the system.
 Performance, Tools 2008-04-14
View Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to design and implement Cocoa views in applications.
 Cocoa 2008-04-10
64-Bit Transition Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the 64-bit features available in Mac OS X.
 Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Performance, Porting 2008-04-08
Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the animation and timing classes used by both Core Animation and Cocoa Animation proxies.
 Cocoa 2008-04-08
HeaderDoc User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to extract API reference documentation from commented header files.
 Darwin, Open Source, Tools 2008-04-08
Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
 Darwin, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Porting, Tools 2008-04-08
Uniform Type Identifiers Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Describes uniform type identifiers and how to use them.
Carbon, Cocoa 2008-04-08
Accessibility Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the accessibility features built into Mac OS X.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Java, User Experience 2008-03-11
AppleScript Language Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Defines the AppleScript scripting language. Includes many brief sample scripts.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation 2008-03-11
Cocoa Scripting Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create scriptable Cocoa applications that use the scripting definition (sdef) format.
 Cocoa, Scripting & Automation 2008-03-11
Core Animation Cookbook (HTML) (PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2008-03-11
Cursor Management (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to set the cursor and handle cursor-update events in Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa 2008-03-11
File System Events Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how applications can detect changes in the file system.
 Core Foundation, Darwin, Storage 2008-03-11
Network Device Driver Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Background and task information about developing network drivers for Mac OS X.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking 2008-03-11
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.
 Cocoa, Scripting & Automation 2008-03-11
Strings Programming Guide for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create, manipulate, and search strings in Core Foundation, and how strings interact with encodings and character sets.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Open Source, Text & Fonts 2008-03-11
15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-03-04
17-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-03-04
MacBook Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in February 2008.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-03-04
Xserve G5 Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Xserve G5 computer introduced in January 2005.
Hardware & Drivers 2008-02-21
PowerMac G4 (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the PowerMac G4 introduced in January 2003.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-02-20
Atomic Store Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use the Core Data atomic store API to create persistent stores that use a custom format.
 Cocoa 2008-02-08
Core Data Model Versioning and Data Migration Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the managed object model versioning and data migration features of Core Data.
 Cocoa 2008-02-08
Font Handling (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the Cocoa font management system and how users select fonts.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts 2008-02-08
JavaScript Scripting Guide for QuickTime (HTML) (PDF)
Defines the objects, methods, and interfaces exposed to JavaScript by the QuickTime browser plug-in and ActiveX control.
 Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation 2008-02-08
Model Object Implementation Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes issues relating to the design and implementation of model objects
 Cocoa 2008-02-08
Number and Value Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa object wrappers for primitive C data types.
 Cocoa 2008-02-08
OpenGL Driver Monitor User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to view the properties supported by the OpenGL drivers available on the system.
 Graphics & Imaging, Tools 2008-02-08
OpenGL Profiler User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to assess the efficiency of an OpenGL application.
 Graphics & Imaging, Tools 2008-02-08
Quick Look Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the purporse and architecture of Quick Look generators and explains how to create them.
 Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience 2008-02-08
Search Fields (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa search fields.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2008-02-08
Text Editing Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to control the behavior of the Cocoa text system as it performs text editing.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2008-02-08
Threading Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance 2008-02-08
Xserve Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 4-core and 8-core Xserve introduced in January 2008.
Hardware & Drivers 2008-02-08
GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals (HTML)
Tools 2008-01-23
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals (HTML)
Tools 2008-01-23
MacBook Air Developer Note (HTML)
New document specifies internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook Air computer introduced in January 2008.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-01-18
Mac Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in January 2008.
 Hardware & Drivers 2008-01-09
Xcode Mapping Tool for Core Data (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode mapping tool for Core Data.
 Tools 2007-12-30
15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in November 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-12-14
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in November 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-12-14
64-Bit Guide for Carbon Developers (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the changes necessary to create a 64-bit executable version of a Carbon application.
 Carbon, Performance, Porting 2007-12-11
Apple Type Services for Fonts Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to access fonts using the ATS-based font management API. Includes implementing the Fonts window.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts 2007-12-11
Automator Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2007-12-11
Bluetooth Device Access Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that access Bluetooth-enabled devices.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-12-11
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Internals (HTML)
Tools 2007-12-11
Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration (PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security, Storage 2007-12-11
Managing Fonts: QuickDraw (HTML) (PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to use the deprecated QuickDraw-based font-management API replaced by Core Text or ATS.
 Carbon 2007-12-11
PDF Kit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-12-11
Quartz 2D Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
 Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging 2007-12-11
Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-12-11
Token Field Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to set up and programatically manage a token field.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2007-12-11
Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide Version 3.2 (PDF)
Explains how to install and configure Apple Remote Desktop and use it to remotely control and manage client computers.
 Mac OS X Server, Networking 2007-12-04
Apple Xserve Diagnostics User's Guide (PDF)
New document that explains how to use Apple Xserve Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server 2007-12-04
User's Guide to gperf 3.0.1 (HTML)
Tools 2007-12-03
MacBook Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-11-10
Apple Events Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides conceptual information and programming examples for working with Apple events.
 Carbon, Scripting & Automation 2007-10-31
Apple Help Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to author, package, and display user help content in Mac OS X.
 Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience 2007-10-31
AppleScript Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the technology for writing scripts to control applications. Useful for scripters and application developers.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X, Scripting & Automation 2007-10-31
Audio Queue Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to play and record audio using Audio Queue Services.
 Audio, Carbon, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Audio Unit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Core Audio frameworks and the Core Audio SDK to create audio units.
 Audio, Carbon, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Big Top User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to monitor the use of resources on Macintosh computers, locally and over a network.
 Tools 2007-10-31
Calendar Store Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to access iCal data.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Carbon-Cocoa Integration Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use both Carbon and Cocoa in developing an application.
 Carbon, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Cocoa Application Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to build a simple Cocoa application using Xcode.
 Cocoa, Tools 2007-10-31
HIView Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes view-based controls and how to implement them in Carbon applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2007-10-31
Instant Message Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web 2007-10-31
Kernel Extension Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Combines the HOWTOs that were previously documented in Hello Debugger, Hello IOKit, Hello KEXT, Packaging KEXT, and KEXT Dependencies.
 Darwin 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server File Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Getting Started (PDF)
Explains how to install Mac OS X Server and set it up for the first time.
 Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Glossary (PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
 Mac OS X Server, Storage 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration (PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
 Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Installation & Setup Worksheet (PDF)
Covers installation and setup of a standard configuration or workgroup configuration of Leopard Server.
 Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Print Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to host shared printers and manage their associated queues and print jobs.
 Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration (PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
 Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server User Management (PDF)
Explains how to manage users, groups, and computer lists, and how to set up managed preferences for Mac OS X clients.
 Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Xgrid Administration and High Performance Computing (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage computational clusters of Xserve systems and Mac computers.
 Mac OS X Server, Networking 2007-10-31
Multiprocessing Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement preemptive tasks in Carbon applications.
 Carbon 2007-10-31
Providing PDF Workflow Options in the Print Dialog (HTML) (PDF)
Installation information and examples, including the use of Automator workflows.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2007-10-31
QTKit Capture Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to capture media and output it QuickTime movies.
 Cocoa, QuickTime 2007-10-31
QuickTime 7.2.1 Update Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the new features, changes, and enhancements in the QuickTime 7.2.1 release available in Mac OS X v10.5.
 QuickTime 2007-10-31
QuickTime Streaming & Broadcasting Administration (PDF)
Explains how to capture and encode QuickTime content and deliver media streams live or on demand.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime 2007-10-31
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).
 Cocoa, Scripting & Automation 2007-10-31
Saturn 4.5 User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to analyze a program's function-calling structure.
 Tools 2007-10-31
Sync Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web 2007-10-31
User Defaults Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa defaults system to create and save user preferences.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2007-10-31
WebObjects Deployment Guide Using JavaMonitor (HTML) (PDF)
Tools and techniques for deploying WebObjects applications. Includes application administration and performance-improving practices.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-10-31
Xgrid Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create client applications that use Xgrid, Apple's parallel multiprocessing technology.
 Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance 2007-10-31
Exception Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to raise and handle exceptions in Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa 2007-10-02
Dates and Times Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to manage Cocoa dates and times.
 Cocoa 2007-09-04
Rulers and Paragraph Styles (HTML) (PDF)
Explains paragraph styles and how to work with the rulers that enable users to manipulate them.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2007-09-04
USB Device Interface Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides background information and sample code for developing applications to communicate with or control USB devices and interfaces.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-09-04
Launch Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how an application can open document files, other applications, and URLs.
 Carbon 2007-08-23
Code Loading Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can dynamically load code during execution.
 Cocoa 2007-08-10
Creating a Managed Object Model with Xcode (HTML) (PDF)
A tutorial that shows how to create a Core Data managed object model using Xcode.
 Cocoa, Tools 2007-08-07
Data Browser Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to present data in lists similar to the list and column views in the Finder.
Carbon, User Experience 2007-08-07
iMac Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in August 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-08-07
Automator AppleScript Actions Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Guides you through the procedure for creating a simple Automator action implemented in AppleScript.
 Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation 2007-07-18
Interface Builder Plug-In Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the process for creating custom Interface Builder palettes.
 Cocoa, Tools 2007-07-18
Quartz Composer User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Tools 2007-07-17
Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2007-07-13
iSync Manual Test Suite Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the suite of manual test cases that plug-in developers should run before shipping their product.
 Apple Applications, Tools 2007-07-11
iSync SyncML Guide (PDF)
Guidelines on how to develop SyncML clients that are compatible with iSync.
 Apple Applications 2007-07-11
Sync Services Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
 Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Application Properties Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the command-line properties that can be passed to WebObjects application and tools when they start.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Direct to Web Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the Java-based technology for creating web applications that access a database. Includes examples of customizing applications.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Enterprise Objects Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
An overview of the technology that combines object-oriented programming with database application development. Includes examples and solutions.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the architecture, technologies, development tools, and development approaches of WebObjects.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Web Applications Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop web applications using WebObjects, including application design, state management, and database architecture.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Web Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop and utilize web services in WebObjects.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
ATSUI Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to lay out, process, and draw Unicode text.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Internationalization, Text & Fonts 2007-07-10
Cocoa Application Tutorial Using Bindings (HTML) (PDF)
A hands-on introduction to Cocoa bindings.
 Cocoa, Tools 2007-07-10
iSync Plug-in Maker User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the iSync Plug-in Maker tool to create and test iSync phone plug-ins.
 Apple Applications, Tools 2007-07-10
Navigation Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to provide a user interface for navigating to, opening, and saving files.
Carbon, User Experience 2007-07-10
Sort Descriptor Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use sort descriptors to specify the sorting of collections.
 Cocoa 2007-07-10
User Interface Validation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the standard mechanism to validate user interface items in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2007-07-10
Image I/O Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-07-02
CCL Modem Scripting Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Apple Applications, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking, Open Source 2007-06-28
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.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2007-06-26
15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-06-11
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-06-11
Distributed Objects Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
 Cocoa, Networking 2007-06-06
Attributed Strings Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use attributed strings, which manage attributes of character strings or individual characters.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Text & Fonts 2007-06-04
Dictionary Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create a dictionary and access it programmatically.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, User Experience 2007-05-30
Spotlight Importer Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the role of metadata importers and how to write them.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation 2007-05-27
Spotlight Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the main components and services of Apple's metadata technology.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Mac OS X 2007-05-27
Mac OS X Server Administrator Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Document that describes a variety of server administrator advanced operations.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source 2007-05-23
Mail Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to customize Mail features.
 Apple Applications, User Experience 2007-05-22
Rendering FxPlug Effects in Final Cut (HTML) (PDF)
Apple Applications 2007-05-21
I/O Kit Fundamentals (HTML) (PDF)
The basics of developing device drivers. Includes descriptions of I/O Kit families.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X, Performance 2007-05-17
MacBook Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in May 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-05-17
Image Capture Applications Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interaction between applications programs and image capture devices such as cameras and scanners.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers 2007-05-16
Mac OS X Notification Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Darwin, Mac OS X 2007-05-15
Publication Subscription Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
A guide describing the framework for subscribing to RSS and Atom feeds.
 Internet & Web 2007-05-11
Resolution Independence Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience 2007-05-04
15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-05-03
15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-05-03
iMac Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers with SuperDrive introduced September 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-05-03
Mac Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computer introduced in August 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-05-03
Notification Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to send and receive information about events in Cocoa programs.
 Cocoa 2007-05-03
QuickTime Video Effects and Transitions Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes QuickTime video effect components and how to use them.
 QuickTime 2007-05-03
Value Transformer Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create and use value transformers, which are used with the Controller Layer.
 Cocoa 2007-04-06
Mac Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in April 2007.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-05
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-04
iMac Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac computer introduced in January 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-04
Mac mini Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini computer introduced in February 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-04
MacBook Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in May 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-04
MacBook Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-04
17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in April 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-03
Core Video Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes Core Video concepts and how to obtain and manipulate video frames using the Core Video API.
Graphics & Imaging 2007-04-03
Mass Storage Device Driver Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Background and task information about developing kernel-resident drivers for mass storage devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-04-03
Device File Access Guide for Storage Devices (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for using I/O Kit and POSIX functions to develop applications that communicate with storage devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-03-06
I/O Kit Device Driver Design Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Design guidelines and tips for developing, debugging, and deploying kernel-resident device drivers, including user clients.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-03-06
Power Mac G5 Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Power Mac G5 introduced in October 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2007-03-06
QuickTime 7.1 Update Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the new features, enhancements, and APIs available in QuickTime 7.1, including code samples that illustrate usage.
 QuickTime 2007-03-06
Workspace Services Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the services the workspace class provides to Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa 2007-03-06
Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Carbon (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to access-enable Carbon applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2007-02-08
Accessibility Programming Guidelines for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications make their user interface available to external assistive applications.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2007-02-08
Accessing Hardware From Applications (HTML) (PDF)
Tips and guidelines for developing applications that communicate with or control devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-02-08
FireWire Device Interface Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop applications to communicate with or control FireWire devices and units.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-02-08
SCSI Architecture Model Device Interface Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that communicate with or control SCSI Architecture Model devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-02-08
Text Input Management (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use input servers, input managers, and text views in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2007-02-08
Xserve Developer Note (HTML)
Hardware & Drivers 2007-01-12
Core Audio Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of Core Audio and its programming interfaces.
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Games 2007-01-08
Open Directory Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
 Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source 2007-01-08
QuickTime Component Creation Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Tells you how to build new media handler and preview components to extend the capabilities of QuickTime.
 QuickTime 2007-01-08
QuickTime Movie Creation Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes some of the different ways your application can create a new QuickTime movie.
 Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime 2007-01-08
Data Formatting Guide for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation formatters to create and validate text in text fields and other cells.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source 2006-12-21
Text Attachment Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Expalins how to add graphics and other attachments to text.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2006-12-05
17-inch iMac for Education Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch iMac for Education computer introduced in July 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2006-11-07
Application File Management (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can use, manipulate, and "own" files.
 Cocoa 2006-11-07
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.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools 2006-11-07
Framework Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines on how to create a framework.
 Tools 2006-11-07
Kernel Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Essential information for programming in the Mac OS X kernel. Includes a high-level overview.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2006-11-07
Matrix Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa matrices.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-11-07
Sound Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to load and play audio data in Cocoa.
 Audio, Cocoa 2006-11-07
Porting CodeWarrior Projects to Xcode (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to move software projects from CodeWarrior to Xcode and compares the two development environments.
 Carbon, Porting, Tools 2006-10-26
Extending Printing Dialogs (HTML) (PDF)
A guide to developing printing dialog extensions, including basic concepts and a documented Carbon-based sample project.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2006-10-03
GCC Porting Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides guidance on how to migrate projects to new GCC releases.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Performance, Porting, Tools 2006-10-03
Network Kernel Extensions (legacy) (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.3 and earlier).
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking 2006-10-03
Performance Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
 Audio, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers, Java, Open Source, Performance, Tools 2006-10-03
Preference Panes (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create dynamically loaded plug-ins that provide a graphical interface to user preferences.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-10-03
Preferences Programming Topics for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to manage Core Foundation user preferences.
 Carbon, Core Foundation 2006-10-03
Slider Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sliders.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-10-03
iMac Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers with Combo drive introduced September 2006.
 Hardware & Drivers 2006-09-07
Quartz Programming Guide for QuickDraw Developers (HTML) (PDF)
Provides strategies to help Carbon programmers replace QuickDraw code with Quartz.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging 2006-09-05
Sheet Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa sheets.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-09-05
Speech Synthesis Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes speech synthesis in Mac OS X and explains how your application can produce customized spoken output.
 Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience 2006-09-05
Hardware Developer Note Terms and Abbreviations (HTML)
Lists common terms and abbreviations used in Apple's Hardware Developer Notes.
 Hardware & Drivers 2006-08-08
Apple Remote Desktop Focus on Task Server (PDF)
Explains how to use Task Server to provide always-on, automated administration of client computers.
 Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Networking 2006-08-07
Application Architecture Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the architecture of a Cocoa application and how it interacts with the operating system.
 Cocoa 2006-08-07
Mac OS X Server Collaboration Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Weblog, iChat, and other services that facilitate interactions among users.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server 2006-08-07
Mac OS X Server Getting Started Supplement (PDF)
Provides an overview of Mac OS X Server features, a worksheet for installation and setup, and a setup example.
 Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server 2006-08-07
Smart Card Setup Guide (PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
 Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security 2006-08-07
Deploying Mac OS X Computers for K-12 Education (PDF)
Explains how to configure and deploy Mac OS X Server and Mac OS X computers for K-12 education.
 Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking 2006-07-24
QuickTime 7.1 User's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to use QuickTime Player and QuickTime Pro for Mac OS X and Windows computer users.
 Apple Applications, QuickTime 2006-07-24
Software Delivery Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience 2006-07-24
C++ Runtime Environment Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides information about how to create and deploy C++ binaries.
 Tools 2006-06-28
Code Size Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for reducing the size of an application binary.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Performance, Tools 2006-06-28
Drag and Drop Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement drag and drop in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-06-28
Memory Usage Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Hardware & Drivers, Performance, Tools 2006-06-28
Online Help (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add help to a Cocoa application.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-06-28
Outline View Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa outline views.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-06-28
Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2006-06-28
Quartz Display Services Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Shows how to configure and control display hardware using Quartz Display Services.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging 2006-06-28
Scroll View Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use scroll views in Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa 2006-06-28
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.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience 2006-06-28
Animation Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use Cocoa animation objects to enhance user interface transitions.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2006-05-23
Bonjour Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's zero-configuration networking architecture in Cocoa applications.
 Games, Networking 2006-05-23
HBA Device Driver Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to develop a high-performance, kernel-resident driver for an HBA device.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2006-05-23
Jar Bundler User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and a tutorial about deploying JAR-based applications as Mac OS X application bundles.
 Java, Porting, Tools 2006-05-23
Network Services Location Manager (Legacy) (HTML) (PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to have a Carbon application discover available network services.
 Carbon, Networking 2006-05-23
Open Directory Plug-in Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement dynamically loaded libraries that respond to Open Directory client requests in Carbon.
 Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source 2006-05-23
Xsan Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
 Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Performance, Storage 2006-05-23
iMac G5 Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac G5 computer introduced in October 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2006-04-07
Address Book Programming Guide for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add, search, remove, and customize Address Book records.
 Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa 2006-04-04
Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
 Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking 2006-04-04
AppleScript Studio Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create script-driven applications with complex user interfaces based on Cocoa UI classes. Includes tutorials.
 Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools, User Experience 2006-04-04
Assertions and Logging (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use assertions and logging to diagnose problems in Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa 2006-04-04
Coding Guidelines for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Naming guidelines for Cocoa API and design advice to framework developers.
 Cocoa 2006-04-04
Drawing Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, Tools 2006-04-04
Interacting with the Operating System (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications manage tasks and get information about hosts and processes.
 Cocoa 2006-04-04
Launch Time Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance, Tools 2006-04-04
Table View Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa table views.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-04-04
Writing PCI Drivers (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information about writing I/O Kit drivers for PCI, AGP, and CardBus (PC Card) devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2006-04-04
DVD Playback Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use DVD Playback Services to add DVD-Video playback features to applications.
Graphics & Imaging 2006-03-08
Spotlight Query Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to add Spotlight searching to your applications.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation 2006-03-08
Mac OS X Printing System Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces Apple's printing architecture. Includes a road map for developing software.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2006-02-07
Property List Programming Topics for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use structured, textual representations of data in Core Foundation.
 Carbon, Core Foundation 2006-02-07
Segmented Controls Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa segmented controls.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2006-02-07
System Configuration Programming Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use system configuration services for network configuration and management, including determining reachability and getting connected.
 Darwin, Networking 2006-02-07
Binary Data Programming Guide for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create and use Core Foundation data objects, object-oriented wrappers for byte buffers.
 Carbon, Core Foundation 2006-01-10
QuickTime Compression and Decompression Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the QuickTime data compression and decompression technologies.
 Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Guide for Windows (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces Windows programming techniques for QuickTime.
 Internet & Web, QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Import and Export Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes QuickTime's technology for importing and exporting graphics and other data into and out of movies.
 QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Media Types and Media Handlers Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes video, sound, text, time code, and tween media handlers.
 Audio, QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Movie Basics (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces some of the basic concepts you need to understand when working with QuickTime movies.
 Carbon, QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Movie Internals Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes technologies inside QuickTime movies, including time management, modifier tracks, access keys, posters, and movie and file previews.
 QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Music Architecture Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to enable synthesizing and playing of sounds and musical sequences.
 Audio, Carbon, QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Streaming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the QuickTime streaming technology.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime 2006-01-10
QuickTime Transport and Delivery Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes components that transport data between QuickTime movies and specific devices.
 QuickTime 2006-01-10
Device File Access Guide for Serial Devices (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for using I/O Kit and POSIX functions to develop applications that communicate with serial devices.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2005-12-06
Search Kit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes Search Kit architecture and workflow, and how to add search capabilities to Carbon and Cocoa applications.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience 2005-12-06
Bundle Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation bundle objects to organize resources.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Open Source, Tools 2005-11-09
Carbon Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Defines Carbon and the components of Carbon applications. Provides a whirlwind tour of Carbon APIs.
 Carbon, Mac OS X 2005-11-09
Coding in the Kernel (HTML)
Considerations and caveats about programming in the kernel.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2005-11-09
DNS Service Discovery Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use DNS Service Discovery in your application.
 Games, Networking, Open Source 2005-11-09
iWork Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the XML schemas for Keynote presentations and Pages documents.
 Apple Applications 2005-11-09
QuickTime 7 for Windows Update Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual and reference material about the changes, features and enhancements, along with new APIs, available in QuickTime 7 for Windows.
 QuickTime 2005-11-09
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.
 Cocoa, QuickTime 2005-11-09
15-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in October 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-10-27
17-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in October 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-10-19
Deploying Mac OS X Server for High Performance Computing (PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X Server for computational clustering.
 Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage 2005-10-04
Xsan Tuning Guide (PDF)
Explains how to configure Xsan storage to maximize application performance.
 Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Storage 2005-10-04
AltiVec/SSE Migration Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to convert PowerPC AltiVec code to Intel SSE code.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Performance 2005-09-08
What's New In QuickTime (HTML)
Lists the documents describing the latest enhancements, new features, and other changes to the QuickTime technology.
 QuickTime 2005-09-08
Cocoa Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa, Performance 2005-08-11
Core Foundation Design Concepts (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the fundamental design concepts that underlie all Core Foundation programming interfaces.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Mac OS X, Open Source 2005-08-11
Dates and Times Programming Guide for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to manage Core Foundation dates and times.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Open Source 2005-08-11
HIArchive Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to store data objects using HIArchive. Also includes information to make custom HIObjects archivable.
 Carbon, User Experience 2005-08-11
Java Application Server Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains J2EE and JBoss development on Mac OS X Server.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server 2005-08-11
QuickTime Movie Playback Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to open and play QuickTime movies using the Carbon and QuickTime API.
 Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime 2005-08-11
QuickTime Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Internet & Web, Mac OS X, QuickTime 2005-08-11
Text System Storage Layer Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system stores the information it needs to lay out text.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2005-08-11
WebObjects J2EE Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop J2EE components using WebObjects and deploy WebObjects applications inside servlet containers.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2005-08-11
WebObjects XML Serialization Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to serialize objects and data into XML documents.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2005-08-11
iBook Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iBook G4 computer introduced in July 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-07-26
Carbon Event Manager Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Essential information for implementing Carbon events.
 Carbon 2005-07-07
Code Speed Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance and efficiency of code.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance, Tools 2005-07-07
Color Management Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces basic concepts and defines color spaces.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2005-07-07
Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto (HTML) (PDF)
Rules for creating and installing printer-specific collections of settings. Includes a sample file.
 Apple Applications, Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2005-07-07
File-System Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of file-related code.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance, Storage, Tools 2005-07-07
Handling Carbon Windows and Controls (HTML) (PDF)
A guidebook for implementing windows and controls in Carbon applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2005-07-07
HIToolbar Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create toolbars in Carbon applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2005-07-07
Multiple User Environments (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the system's user environment and gives guidance on writing programs for that environment.
 Mac OS X, Open Source 2005-07-07
Pasteboard Manager Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to create and manage pasteboards in Carbon applications.
Carbon 2005-07-07
Programming With the Text Encoding Conversion Manager (HTML) (PDF)
Explains character encodings, Unicode conversion, and custom converter plug-ins. Lists encoding variants.
 Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts 2005-07-07
Supporting Unicode Input (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces international text in Mac OS X and lists the tasks an application needs to perform.
 Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts 2005-07-07
Using PostScript Printer Description Files (HTML) (PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2005-07-07
QuickTime VR (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to construct interactive movies using QuickTime VR.
 QuickTime 2005-06-04
SMIL Scripting Guide for QuickTime (HTML) (PDF)
Defines support for using SMIL to communicate with the QuickTime browser plug-in, ActiveX control, and QuickTime Player.
 Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation 2005-06-04
eMac Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the eMac computer introduced in May 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-05-03
iMac G5 Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac G5 introduced in May 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-05-03
DNSServiceDiscovery Mach-Based API (HTML) (PDF)
Deprecated.
 Networking 2005-04-29
Mac OS X Server Failover Messaging Architecture Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes new failover procedures for AFP, NFS, and SMB in Mac OS X v10.4.
 Mac OS X Server 2005-04-29
Mac OS X Server High Availability Administration (PDF)
Explains how to manage IP failover, link aggregation, and load balancing to ensure high availability of services.
 Mac OS X Server, Networking 2005-04-29
Mac OS X Server Migrating From Windows NT (PDF)
Explains how to move accounts, shared folders, and services from Windows NT servers to Mac OS X Server.
 Mac OS X Server 2005-04-29
Mac OS X Server QuickTime Streaming Server Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage QuickTime streaming services.
 Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime 2005-04-29
Mac OS X Server Windows Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage services including PDC, BDC, file, and print for Windows computer users.
 Mac OS X Server 2005-04-29
Power Mac G5 Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Power Mac G5 introduced in April 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-04-29
QuickTime 7 Update Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the new features, functions, and data structures in QuickTime 7.
 QuickTime 2005-04-29
QuickTime Streaming Server Modules Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create plug-in modules for the QuickTime Streaming Server.
 Mac OS X Server, QuickTime 2005-04-29
Component Manager for QuickTime (HTML) (PDF)
Shows how to work with QuickTime components using the Component Manager, the component properties API, and component resources.
 QuickTime 2005-04-08
QuickTime Initialization Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to initialize the QuickTime working environment and how to determine the version of QuickTime installed.
 QuickTime 2005-04-08
Mac mini Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini introduced January 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-04-05
Plug-ins (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the plug-in architecture provided by Core Foundation.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source 2005-03-03
XML-RPC and SOAP Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to make remote procedure calls from applications or from AppleScript scripts.
 Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Scripting & Automation 2005-03-03
12-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 12-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in January 2005.
 Hardware & Drivers 2005-02-04
Xserve G5 PCI Hardware RAID Card (PDF)
Explains how to install the card in an Xserve G5 and how to set up a RAID volume.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage 2005-01-03
Xserve G5 Quick Start (PDF)
Explains where to find information for installing, setting up, using, and monitoring Xserve G5 systems.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server 2005-01-03
Xserve G5 Using the Hardware RAID PCI Card (PDF)
Explains how to use the software provided with the Hardware RAID PCI Card to configure and manage RAID operations.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage 2005-01-03
Xserve G5 Using Xserve Remote Diagnostics (PDF)
Explains how to use the Xserve Remote Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server 2005-01-03
Xserve RAID User's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to install the Xserve RAID system, connect it to a host system, and configure RAID storage.
 Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Storage 2005-01-03
Power Mac G5 -- Single Processor Developer Note (HTML) (PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the single processor Power Mac G5 introduced October 2004.
 Hardware & Drivers 2004-10-19
iSight Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Apple iSight video camera and its enhancements.
 Graphics & Imaging, Hardware & Drivers 2004-10-05
Browsers (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa browsers.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2004-08-31
Font Panel (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa Font panel.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience 2004-08-31
Supporting Printing in Your Carbon Application (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Carbon applications. Includes creating PDFs and porting from Mac OS 9.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2004-08-31
Upgrading to the Mac OS X HIToolbox (HTML) (PDF)
A porting guide for Carbon developers seeking to adopt Mac OS X HIToolbox features such as nib-based windows and HIViews.
Carbon, Porting, User Experience 2004-06-28
Creating Carbon Menus (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to create menus in Carbon applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2004-02-23
Unarchiving Interface Objects With Interface Builder Services (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to reconstitute user interface elements in Carbon applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2004-02-17
Text Attributes (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to work with attributes, the distinguishing characteristics of rich text.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2004-02-16
Text Input and Output (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to read and write text files in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2004-02-10
Spell Checking (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the spell-checking facilities in the Cocoa text system.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience 2004-02-09
Text Fields (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text fields.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience 2004-02-09
Text Views (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa text views.
 Cocoa, Text & Fonts, User Experience 2004-02-09
PowerPC Numerics (PDF)
Describes the Mac OS X numerics environment for implementing IEEE standards 754 and C99.
 Performance 2004-01-22
What's New in QuickTime 6.5 (HTML) (PDF)
Changes to the capabilities, mode of operation, and API of QuickTime at version 6.5.
 QuickTime 2003-12-22
Navigation Services for Carbon: An Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces changes to the Navigation Services API for CarbonLib and Carbon in Mac OS X.
 Carbon, User Experience 2003-12-10
Setting Up Your Carbon Application to Use the Services Menu (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to make a Carbon application share functionality with other applications.
 Carbon, User Experience 2003-12-10
Tab Views (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa tab views.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2003-11-06
OpenGL Extensions Guide (HTML)
Information about OpenGL functionality supported in Mac OS X.
 Carbon, Graphics & Imaging 2003-09-10
What's New in QuickTime 6.4 For Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Deleted erroneous reference to constants that are not in released header files.
 QuickTime 2003-09-01
Speech (HTML) (PDF)
Explains Cocoa's interfaces to the speech synthesis and speech recognition technologies.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2003-08-08
Collections Programming Topics for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to group objects in arrays, sets, or dictionaries in Core Foundation.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source 2003-08-07
Using Ink Services in Your Application (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Ink Services works and how to customize handwriting recognition.
 Carbon, Text & Fonts 2003-07-24
Using FXScript (PDF)
Explains how to use the FXScript feature in Final Cut Pro.
 Apple Applications 2003-06-14
QuickTime 6.3 + 3GPP (HTML) (PDF)
Summarizes features, changes, and new capabilities of QuickTime 6.3 plus 3GPP.
 QuickTime 2003-06-01
Java for WebObjects Developers (PDF)
Introduces Java concepts and terms to WebObjects developers. Includes exercises for developing Java expertise in WebObjects.
 Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2003-05-27
Programming With the Language Analysis Manager (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how morpholgical analysis is performed by the system.
 Carbon, Internationalization 2003-05-01
Using the Japanese Analysis Engine and Access Method (HTML) (PDF)
Describes dictionary access and the environments used by the Japanese Analysis Engine.
 Carbon, Internationalization 2003-05-01
Boxes (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa boxes.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2003-02-15
Matching Fonts With Font Sync (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information about comparing and identifying fonts based upon their content.
 Graphics & Imaging 2003-02-12
Drawers (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa drawers.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2003-02-04
Obtaining and Using Icons With Icon Services (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to obtain and display icons for a Carbon application or extension.
 Carbon, User Experience 2003-02-01
Debugging Programming Topics for Core Foundation (HTML) (PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Core Foundation code.
 Carbon, Core Foundation, Open Source, Performance 2003-01-17
Understanding Text Input and the Text Services Manager in Carbon (HTML) (PDF)
Discusses keyboard input, including Unicode, and explains how events are routed and handled.
 Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts 2002-12-11
Action Messages (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa controls respond to user actions and enable users to communicate to an application.
 Cocoa 2002-11-12
Combo Box Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa combo boxes.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
Debugging Cocoa Applications (HTML) (PDF)
Tips and techniques for debugging Cocoa applications.
 Cocoa, Performance 2002-11-12
Forms (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa forms.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
Image Views (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
 Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, User Experience 2002-11-12
Progress Indicators (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa progress indicators.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
Status Bars (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa status bars.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
Steppers (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa steppers.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
System Services (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can extend their capabilities seamlessly to other applications.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
Undo Architecture (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to record information in Cocoa so a user can reverse an operation's effect.
 Cocoa, User Experience 2002-11-12
Video (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use QuickTime movies in Cocoa.
 Cocoa, QuickTime 2002-11-12
Interactive Movies (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to construct interactive movies using QuickTime wired sprites and sprite animation.
 Internet & Web, QuickTime 2002-10-01
QuickTime Audio (HTML)
Explains how to enable recording and playback of various audio media.
 Audio, Carbon, QuickTime 2002-09-17
Slope/Intercept Audio (HTML)
Explains how to store floating point audio data in QuickTime files.
 Audio, QuickTime 2002-09-17
Standard Sound Dialog Component (HTML)
Describes the QuickTime component that lets the user make audio parameter settings.
 Audio, Carbon, QuickTime 2002-09-17
Desktop Icons (HTML)
Explains how to provide custom icons for a Carbon application and its documents.
 Carbon, User Experience 2002-08-19
Providing Help Tags in Carbon (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add contextually sensitive help content to an application's user interface.
 Carbon, User Experience 2002-07-01
User-Mode USB Device Arbitration (HTML)
Information about using USB device arbitration, available in Mac OS X version 10.1 and later.
 Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2002-02-06
Programming with the Appearance Manager (HTML)
Explains how to make an application's user interface look like the Mac OS user interface.
 Carbon, User Experience 2001-11-20
Building Darwin (HTML)
Explains how to work with the Darwin build system using the build tools provided.
 Darwin 2001-10-08
Packaging UNIX Software (HTML)
Explains how to post UNIX and other command-line tools to Apple's Macintosh Product Guide.
 Darwin, Porting, Tools 2001-04-20
Drag Manager Programmer's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to add support for drag and drop to a Carbon application.
 Carbon 1995-12-11
All Hardware Products (HTML)
A list of links to all Apple hardware developer notes.
 Hardware & Drivers
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