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Carbon is a set of C APIs offering developers an advanced user interface tool kit, event handling, the Quartz 2D graphics library, and multiprocessing support. Developers have access to other C and C++ APIs, including the OpenGL drawing system and the Mach microkernel.
A guided introduction and learning path for developers new to Carbon.   Essential information for developers using procedural C.   C API references organized by framework.
Carbon Topics
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Accessibility
C APIs for supporting assistive technology applications. 		 
Apple Applications
C APIs for interacting with and extending Apple applications. 		 
Audio
C APIs for recording, processing, playing, and creating sound content.
Core Foundation
A C framework that provides basic software services to Carbon applications. 		 
Data Management
C APIs for creating and handling the data available to a program. 		 
Events & Other Input
C APIs for handling messages sent to applications by the Mac OS.
File Management
C APIs for gaining access to files and folders on storage devices. 		 
Games
C APIs for developing full-featured games for Mac OS X. 		 
Graphics & Imaging
C APIs for creating 2D, 3D, and PDF content in Carbon applications.
Human Interface Toolbox
C APIs for implementing essential user interface elements. 		 
Intel-Based Macs
Developer support for optimizing Carbon applications for Intel-based Macs. 		 
Interapplication Communication
Facilities for data sharing and communication between Carbon programs.
Internationalization
C APIs that ready applications for other locales. 		 
Internet & Web
C APIs for developing web content and Internet and web applications. 		 
Networking
C APIs for adding networking features to Carbon applications.
Performance
Resources for measuring, evaluating, and improving Carbon code performance. 		 
Porting
Guidance in adapting Carbon applications to use Apple's newest technologies. 		 
Printing
C APIs for imaging content to a PDF document or a printing device.
Process Management
Facilities that help Carbon programs manage their own scheduling and execution. 		 
QuickTime
C APIs for creating, delivering, and playing multimedia in Carbon applications. 		 
Resource Management
Support for handling system and program resources from within a Carbon application.
Runtime Architecture
Facilities to prepare Carbon code for execution and support it at execution time. 		 
Scripting & Automation
C APIs for creating and calling scriptable applications. 		 
Security
Authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services for Carbon applications.
Text & Fonts
C APIs for working with text and fonts, and rendering glyphs. 		 
Tools
Resources for building Carbon applications and frameworks. 		 
User Experience
C APIs for creating the look and feel of Carbon applications.
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