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Documentation Set Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to integrate third-party documentation with the Xcode Documentation window.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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File System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the Mac OS X file system.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Getting owner and group name references for PackageMaker package contents
(HTML)
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QA1285: Describes how to get owner and group name references for PackageMaker package contents.
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-25
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Help Book Caching During Software Development
(HTML)
QA1409: Development situations that can potentially confuse Help Viewer
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-30
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Installer JavaScript Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the JavaScript object model used in distribution definition files.
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Files & Software Installation |
Reference |
2008-12-16
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Installer Tiger Examples
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A walkthrough of using distribution scripts and other Tiger Installer features.
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Files & Software Installation |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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InstallerPluginSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Provides instructions for extending software installation using custom plugins
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Files & Software Installation |
Sample Code |
2006-08-30
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Installing Your Application on Mac OS X: Guidelines for Developers
(HTML)
Get tips for making the installation process easier for you and your customers.
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Files & Software Installation |
Articles |
2005-06-13
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Mac OS X v10.1
(HTML)
TN2029: Updated list of APIs for Mac OS X 10.1.
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-15
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PackageMaker User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use PackageMaker to create installation packages.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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PackageMaker's NeedsAuthorization value causes install to fail
(HTML)
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QA1283: Provides a workaround when PackageMaker's NeedsAuthorization value causes a Mac OS X 10.1 installation failure.
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-25
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Runtime Configuration Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual and reference information for dynamically configuring your software.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2008-07-08
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Setting default open Finder window
(HTML)
QA1449: How to set the default Finder window to open when a disk is mounted
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Files & Software Installation |
Technical Q&As |
2006-01-03
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Software Delivery Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
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Files & Software Installation |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Boinx Starts with Sample Code: FotoMagico Is a Powerful Digital Slideshow
(HTML)
Starting with Apple sample code, tools and technologies, Boinx wrote FotoMagico in a matter of months.
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General |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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Customizing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
(HTML)
Learn how to enhance your Rails application with views and web forms, AJAX, and iPhone support.
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General |
Articles |
2008-06-09
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Deploying Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
(HTML)
Learn how to deploy your Ruby on Rails application on Mac OS X Leopard Server.
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General |
Articles |
2008-06-09
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Developing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
(HTML)
Learn how to develop your Ruby on Rails application using Xcode 3 and the tools in Leopard.
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General |
Articles |
2008-06-09
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iSync Manual Test Suite Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the suite of manual test cases that plug-in developers should run before shipping their product.
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General |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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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.
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General |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Objective-C 2.0 Overview
(HTML)
Describes features and capabilities introduced in Objective-C 2.0.
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General |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
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General |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Using Doxygen to Create Xcode Documentation Sets
(HTML)
Learn how to integrate your documentation into Xcode.
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General |
Articles |
2008-06-09
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Xcode Quick Tour for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides a hands-on introduction to Xcode, Apple's comprehensive suite of software development tools for Mac OS X.
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General |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Drawing Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Graphics & Media Overview
(HTML)
Describes Leopard's graphics and media capabilities.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2007-12-11
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OpenGL Driver Monitor User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to view the properties supported by the OpenGL drivers available on the system.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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OpenGL Profiler User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to assess the efficiency of an OpenGL application.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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OpenGL Shader Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use OpenGL Shader Builder to develop and test GPU programs.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-23
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OpenGL Tools for Serious Graphics Development
(HTML)
Learn how Apple's best-of-breed OpenGL tools help developers locate, analyze, and debug graphics bottlenecks.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Articles |
2004-02-02
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QCFundamentals
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates Coordinate, Interpolation, and Iterative systems in Quartz Composer with an amusing animation
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-08-07
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QCGalaxy
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Particle Systems and Core Image Filters in Quartz Composer
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2006-08-07
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Quartz Composer User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2007-07-17
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Quartz Composer WWDC 2005 Composition
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to build a parameterized motion graphics composition with Quartz Composer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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What is the Timebase submenu available in the contextual menu of some patches in Quartz Composer?
(HTML)
QA1427: Describes the timebase system used by patches in Quartz Composer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Q&As |
2005-06-15
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GCC Porting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides guidance on how to migrate projects to new GCC releases.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.0.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.0.1 compiler.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.2.1 Compiler User Guide
(HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.2.1 compiler.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Reference |
2008-01-23
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Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Porting CodeWarrior Projects to Xcode
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to move software projects from CodeWarrior to Xcode and compares the two development environments.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Guides |
2006-10-26
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Universal Binary Programming Guidelines, Second Edition
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips for writing code that runs on PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Intel-Based Macs |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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ButtonMadness
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the various types of buttons using a nib file or programatically.
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Interface Builder |
Sample Code |
2007-10-30
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Connecting the Font Menu in Interface Builder 3
(HTML)
QA1571: How to connect and configure the Font/Format menus in Interface Builder 3.
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Interface Builder |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-21
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Debugging NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding
(HTML)
QA1472: Discusses the issues and factors that affect NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding.
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Interface Builder |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-13
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How to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing
(HTML)
QA1417: Describes how to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing to initialize the view in QuickTime 7
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Interface Builder |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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IBDocument Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an Interface Builder document, which visually represents a nib file.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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IBFragmentView
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates building an Interface Builder plugin including a custom inspector and library integration for a custom view.
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Interface Builder |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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IBInspector Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing inspector views in Interface Builder.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-07-11
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IBPlugin Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for managing plug-ins in Interface Builder.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-04-02
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Including a custom NSWindow in a nib file
(HTML)
QA1511: Shows how to create a custom NSWindow and instantiate it in a nib file.
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Interface Builder |
Technical Q&As |
2007-03-21
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Interface Builder 3.0 Release Notes
(HTML)
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Interface Builder |
Release Notes |
2008-03-05
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Interface Builder 3.1 Release Notes
(HTML)
Updated for Interface Builder 3.1
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Interface Builder |
Release Notes |
2008-05-30
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Interface Builder Kit Constants Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the constants declared in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-04-02
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Interface Builder Kit Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types declared in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-04-02
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Interface Builder Kit Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for implementing Interface Builder plug-ins.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-04-18
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Interface Builder Plug-In Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the process for creating custom Interface Builder palettes.
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Interface Builder |
Guides |
2007-07-18
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Interface Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tasks explaining how to use the Interface Builder application to design user interfaces.
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Interface Builder |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Interface element identification in Interface Builder
(HTML)
QA1323: Describes a way to easily visually identify interface elements in a nib file.
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Interface Builder |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-06
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NSObject Interface Builder Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions, used by Interface Builder plug-ins, for inspecting objects.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-05-10
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NSView Interface Builder Kit Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions, used by Interface Builder plug-ins, for manipulating views.
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Interface Builder |
Reference |
2007-05-10
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Sproing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how "springs" work to control view resizing behavior.
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Interface Builder |
Sample Code |
2003-05-20
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BlockAnimation
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A bit of java code which INCORRECTLY handles animation
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-08-01
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Building a JNI Universal Application with Xcode
(HTML)
Learn to add Mac OS X features into your Java application using JNI and Xcode.
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Java |
Articles |
2006-03-20
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Developing for Java with NetBeans 4.1 on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Get started building Java applications on Mac OS X using this popular open source IDE.
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Java |
Articles |
2005-05-16
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Developing Java Applications on Mac OS X with Eclipse
(HTML)
Learn from this hands-on article how to work with Eclipse on Mac OS X.
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Java |
Articles |
2005-02-28
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Eclipse and Mac OS X: a Natural Combination
(HTML)
Learn about the Eclipse IDE on Mac OS X and how to get started using it.
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Java |
Articles |
2004-06-07
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Fractal Performance
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Three fractal applications that show various bottlenecks and how they can be fixed.
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-17
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Help Book Caching During Software Development
(HTML)
QA1409: Development situations that can potentially confuse Help Viewer
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Java |
Technical Q&As |
2005-03-30
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Jar Bundler User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and a tutorial about deploying JAR-based applications as Mac OS X application bundles.
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Java |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Java on Intel-based Macs
(HTML)
QA1295: Required changes (if any) for Java applications to run on Intel-based Macs.
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Java |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-17
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JDragNDrop
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates building a simple view to implement Drag-and-Drop functionality in Cocoa-Java.
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Java |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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JNI Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2147: Discusses use of native APIs and UI elements from Java applications
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Java |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-17
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MyFirstJNIProject
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Java application that calls the Address Book framework through the JNI
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
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Server-Side Java with the Struts Framework on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to combine such things as Servlets, JSP, and custom Struts tag libraries using Struts.
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Java |
Articles |
2003-07-17
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simpleJavaLauncher
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to launch 1.4.x and future JVM's from a Core Foundation tool.
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Java |
Sample Code |
2006-04-12
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UnsupportedClassVersionError With J2SE 5.0 Release 4
(HTML)
QA1474: Explains problems running existing Xcode projects after upgrading to J2SE 5.0 Release 4
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Java |
Technical Q&As |
2006-04-14
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Using Oracle JDeveloper on Mac OS
(HTML)
This article introduces you to JDeveloper 10g and includes a tutorial for building a simple application.
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Java |
Articles |
2004-12-06
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Using Sun Java Studio Creator 2 on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to use the tool that provides visual access to databases and web services.
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Java |
Articles |
2004-11-15
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Internationalization Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support multiple languages in software.
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Localization |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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Big Top User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to monitor the use of resources on Macintosh computers, locally and over a network.
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Performance |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Changing the TCP Window Size
(HTML)
NW47: Describes how to change the TCP window size in Open Transport.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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Code Size Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for reducing the size of an application binary.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Code Speed Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance and efficiency of code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Common QA and Roadmap for USB Software Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1370: Roadmap for development of USB Software on Mac OS X and some Common Questions and Answers
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-28
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Disabling Processor Cores on a Multi-Core System
(HTML)
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QA1141: Describes how to disable processor cores on a multi-core system for testing purposes.
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Performance |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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Ensuring Backwards Binary Compatibility - Weak Linking and Availability Macros on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2064: Ensuring that Mach-O applications built using today's Mac OS X runs on previous versions of the OS.
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-18
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File-System Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of file-related code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Fractal Performance
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Three fractal applications that show various bottlenecks and how they can be fixed.
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Performance |
Sample Code |
2006-04-17
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GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
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Performance |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-18
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Improving Your Software with Xcode andStatic Code Analysis Techniques
(HTML)
Learn about static analysis and get started using it with an Xcode project.
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Performance |
Articles |
2006-07-10
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Instruments User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Instruments application and explains how to use it to examine program behavior.
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Performance |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Launch Time Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Malloc Debug Environment Variables Release Notes
(HTML)
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Performance |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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Maximizing Mac OS X Application Performance
(HTML)
Learn how to achieve better performance on Mac OS X.
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Performance |
Articles |
2003-06-23
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Memory Usage Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-06-28
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Optimizing with Shark: Big Payoff, Small Effort
(HTML)
Learn to improve your application's performance by sampling a real application using Shark.
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Performance |
Articles |
2004-01-19
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Optimizing Your Application with System Trace in Shark 4
(HTML)
See how your code interacts with Mac OS X using the power of Shark.
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Performance |
Articles |
2006-01-30
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Optimizing Your Applications with Shark 4
(HTML)
Learn how using Shark 4 can help you dramatically improve performance in your application.
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Performance |
Articles |
2004-11-08
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Performance Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
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Performance |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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Saturn 4.5 User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to analyze a program's function-calling structure.
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Performance |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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