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Cocoa is an object-oriented application environment designed for developing Mac OS X native applications. The Cocoa frameworks support rapid development and high productivity. Cocoa provides developers starting new Mac OS X projects the fastest way to full-featured implementations. Applications from other platforms can also be brought to Mac OS X quickly using Cocoa.
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WebDownload Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for providing an authentication sheet before a download begins.
 User Experience Reference 2008-10-15
WebHistoryItem Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for encapsulating information about a visited page.
 User Experience Reference 2008-10-15
WebKit Constants Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the types and constants found in the WebKit framework.
 User Experience Reference 2008-10-15
WebKit Objective-C Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API used to display web content in windows.
 General, User Experience Reference 2008-10-15
WebPreferences Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for the preferences you can change per WebView object, such as font, text encoding, and image settings.
 User Experience Reference 2008-10-15
Foundation Data Types Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the common data types in the Foundation framework.
 Data Management, Objective-C Language Reference 2008-09-09
NSCondition Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a pthread-style condition variable and associated mutex lock.
 Process Management Reference 2008-09-09
CAMediaTimingFunction Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the pacing of an animation as a timing curve.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-07-11
NSNotificationCenter Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes an object that synchronously broadcasts notifications.
 Events & Other Input Reference 2008-07-11
Audio File Services Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a C programming interface for reading and writing audio files.
 Audio Reference 2008-07-08
Foundation Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Foundation framework API.
 General, Objective-C Language Reference 2008-06-27
Core Animation Reference Collection (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the API for Core Animation.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-06-26
WebResourceLoadDelegate Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the protocol used to be notified on the progress of loading individual resources.
 User Experience Reference 2008-06-19
Core Image Kernel Language Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the symbols for writing image-processing kernels.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-06-09
NSArray Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to manage an immutable ordered collection of objects.
 Data Management Reference 2008-06-09
NSDatePicker Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a control for displaying and editing a date.
 User Experience Reference 2008-06-09
NSDatePickerCell Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a cell for displaying and editing a date.
 User Experience Reference 2008-06-09
NSOpenGLContext Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a target for OpenGL commands.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-06-09
NSPropertyListSerialization Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to convert property list objects to and from several serialized formats.
 Data Management Reference 2008-06-09
NSDictionaryController Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a Cocoa bindings-compatible manager of a dictionary.
 Data Management, Design Guidelines Reference 2008-06-05
NSDictionaryControllerKeyValuePair Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interface for managing key-value pairs used by a dictionary controller.
 Data Management Reference 2008-06-05
NSText Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a basic interface for text-bearing objects.
 Text & Fonts Reference 2008-05-06
NSCalendarDate Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a Gregorian date.
 Data Management Reference 2008-05-04
NSCachedURLResponse Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a cached response to a URL load request.
 Internet & Web, Networking Reference 2008-05-02
CARenderer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes an object that draws a layer to a Core Graphics context.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-04-30
Disc Recording Framework Reference (HTML)
Describes the Objective-C and C API for burning audio and data CDs and DVDs.
 Audio, File Management Reference 2008-04-08
Disc Recording UI Framework Reference (HTML)
Describes the Objective-C and C API for presenting a user interface when burning audio and data CDs and DVDs.
 Audio, File Management, User Experience Reference 2008-04-08
IKImageView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to display images efficiently at the same time it supports image editing.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-04-08
Message Framework Reference (HTML)
Describes the Objective-C API for sending email messages through the Mail application.
 Apple Applications Reference 2008-04-08
Publication Subscription Framework Reference (HTML)
Describes the Cocoa framework for publishing and subscribing to RSS and Atom feeds.
 Internet & Web Reference 2008-04-08
QCCompositionRenderer Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the methods for passing and retrieving data from the ports of a composition.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-04-08
QCPlugIn Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to write custom patches for Quartz Composer.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-04-08
Quartz Core Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interfaces for Core Image and Core Video.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-03-12
CAAnimationGroup Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a grouping of multiple animations into a single animation.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-03-11
CAOpenGLLayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a layer that acts as a target for OpenGL commands.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-03-11
NSFontDescriptor Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a dictionary that fully specifies a font.
 Objective-C Language Reference 2008-03-11
NSPersistentStoreCoordinator Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to mediate between persistent stores and managed object contexts in a Core Data application.
 Data Management Reference 2008-03-11
NSProgressIndicator Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a control that shows that a lengthy task is under way.
 User Experience Reference 2008-03-11
NSSearchFieldCell Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a search field cell.
 User Experience Reference 2008-03-11
NSURLCache Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a collection of cached responses and data.
 Internet & Web, Networking Reference 2008-03-11
NSAnimationContext Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes nested transaction support for animating views.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2008-02-08
NSConnection Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes an object that manages communication between objects in different threads.
 Interapplication Communication Reference 2008-02-08
NSEntityDescription Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to specify entities in a Core Data managed object model.
 Objective-C Language Reference 2008-02-08
NSFetchRequest Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to describe search criteria used to retrieve data from a persistent store in Core Data.
 Data Management Reference 2008-02-08
NSLocale Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a locale.
 Internationalization, User Experience Reference 2008-02-08
NSLock Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a mutex-based lock.
 Process Management Reference 2008-02-08
NSMenu Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes an application menu.
 User Experience Reference 2008-02-08
NSMenuItem Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a menu item.
 User Experience Reference 2008-02-08
NSNumber Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a number.
 Data Management Reference 2008-02-08
NSPersistentDocument Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a document that integrates with the Core Data framework.
 Data Management, Design Guidelines Reference 2008-02-08
NSRuleEditor Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a graphical rule editor.
 User Experience Reference 2008-02-08
NSRunLoop Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the object that manages events on a thread.
 Events & Other Input, Performance Reference 2008-02-08
NSTimeZone Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a time zone.
 Data Management, Internationalization Reference 2008-02-08
CAConstraintLayoutManager Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a layout manager that applies a set of constraints to a layer tree.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
CATextLayer Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a layer that draws text.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
CIFilter Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
NSAccessibility Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving accessibility-related messages.
 Accessibility Reference 2007-12-11
NSCollectionView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a collection of views that displays content in a grid.
 User Experience Reference 2007-12-11
NSObjectController Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a Cocoa bindings-compatible manager of an object.
 Data Management, Design Guidelines Reference 2007-12-11
NSThread Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes a thread of execution.
 Process Management Reference 2007-12-11
NSURLResponse Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the metadata returned by a server for a load request.
 Internet & Web, Networking, Objective-C Language Reference 2007-12-11
PDEPanel Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to implement custom panes in a printing dialog.
 Printing Reference 2007-12-11
PDEPlugIn Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to add custom panes to a printing dialog.
 Printing Reference 2007-12-11
PDEPlugInCallbackProtocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the informal protocol used to access information about the current print job.
 Printing Reference 2007-12-11
PDF Kit Reference Collection (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for viewing, navigating, and editing PDF content.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAction Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for representing an action in a PDF document.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFActionGoTo Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action in a PDF document.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFActionNamed Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for working with actions that have defined names, such as "Go back."
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFActionRemoteGoTo Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating the destination of a go-to action that targets another PDF document.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFActionResetForm Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for getting and clearing fields in a PDF form.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFActionURL Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing the URL associated with a URL action.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describe the class for creating and managing annotations in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationButtonWidget Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating button annotations in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationChoiceWidget Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu and list annotations in a PDF document.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationFreeText Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating free text annotations in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationLine Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating line annotations in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationPopup Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating pop-up menu annotations in a PDF document.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationStamp Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for displaying content to look as if it is "stamped" onto a PDF page.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationText Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating text annotations in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFAnnotationTextWidget Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for manipulating editable text fields in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFDestination Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for describing specific destinations in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFDocument Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating PDF files.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFOutline Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for creating and manipulating structure outlines in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFPage Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for handling specific pages in PDF documents.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
PDFThumbnailView Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class for managing the thumbnail view in a PDF document.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-12-11
NSAttributedString Application Kit Additions Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes additions for analyzing and using attributed strings.
 Data Management, Text & Fonts Reference 2007-12-04
Apple Applications Schema Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the schemas used by Apple Applications to sync records such as contacts, calendars, and bookmarks.
 Apple Applications, Data Management, Internet & Web, Syncing Reference 2007-10-31
AppleScript Studio Terminology Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the scripting terminology for AppleScript Studio, through version 1.4.
 Scripting & Automation, Tools Reference 2007-10-31
Application Kit Constants Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the constants defined in the Application Kit framework not described in individual classes.
 Objective-C Language Reference 2007-10-31
Audio Codec Services Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the programming interface for configuring audio codecs and for encoding and decoding audio data.
 Audio Reference 2007-10-31
CAAnimation Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the interface for managing the actions and timing of an animation.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-10-31
CalTask Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class used to get properties about a task.
 Apple Applications Reference 2007-10-31
CATransition Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides transition animations to layers.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-10-31
CIImage Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-10-31
Cocoa Bindings Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the exposed bindings of Cocoa classes.
 User Experience Reference 2007-10-31
Cryptographic Message Syntax Services Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the API for encrypting, signing, and decoding messages using Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS).
 Security Reference 2007-10-31
GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.0.1 Compiler User Guide (HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.0.1 compiler.
 Intel-Based Macs Reference 2007-10-31
IKFilterBrowserPanel Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that provides the panel contained in a filter browser.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-10-31
IKPictureTaker Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Descibes the class that provides a panel for choosing images.
 Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-10-31
IKSlideshow Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the class that encapsulates a data source and options for a slideshow.
Graphics & Imaging Reference 2007-10-31
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