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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.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Technology Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
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Cocoa, Mac OS X, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Core Foundation.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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NSNetServices and CFNetServices Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to implement Bonjour in Cocoa or Carbon applications.
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Cocoa, Networking |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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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.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Quartz Composer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Security Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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String Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create, search, concatenate, and draw strings in Cocoa.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Text Layout Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system lays out text on pages.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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vImage Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the C programming interface for high-speed vector image processing.
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Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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WebKit DOM Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and WebKit-based applications.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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WebKit Objective-C Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the WebKit to embed web content in both Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Internet & Web, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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WebKit Plug-In Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and deploy browser plug-ins based on the WebKit architecture.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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XML Programming Topics for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to parse XML documents into structured objects.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Internet & Web |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Event-Driven XML Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to process XML documents using the Cocoa streaming parser.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-09-09
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Tools, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2
(PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
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Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Runtime Configuration Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual and reference information for dynamically configuring your software.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2008-07-08
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FxPlug SDK Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Update for FxPlug SDK 1.2.3.
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-07-04
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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, Tools |
Guides |
2008-06-23
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Debugging with GDB
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains how to use GDB to debug programs.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2008-06-19
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GDB Internals
(HTML)
Open-source document that explains the GDB implementation.
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-06-19
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the Mac OS X user experience and explains how to design an application for Aqua.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Java, Mac OS X, Porting, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Core Image Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides an overview and explains how to use and create image filters and image units.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Core Text Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to do text layout and font-related operations using the Core Text programming interfaces.
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Carbon, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Extending Your Wiki Server
(PDF)
Explains how to migrate content from other wikis, create custom themes, and enable JavaScript, YouTube, and Flash.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Image Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Administration
(PDF)
Covers planning, installation, setup, and general server administration for advanced configurations.
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Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
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Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Workflow Tutorial
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and customize Podcast Producer workflows.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Enterprise IT, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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.
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Games, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xsan 2 Administrator's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
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Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xsan 2 Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2.
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Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance, Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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.
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Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xserve User's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to install, operate, and update Xserve systems. Includes expansion and hardware specifications.
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Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xcode Installation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Describes general installation issues for Xcode users.
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-05-27
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Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-05-23
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URL Loading System
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to manipulate URLs and transfer URL contents.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Guides |
2008-05-06
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Xcode Unit Testing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to incorporate test cases to validate individual units of source code.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Tools |
Guides |
2008-05-02
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AirPort Developer Note
(HTML)
Describes Apple's implementation of 802.11 wireless LAN standards on Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Audio Developer Note
(HTML)
Describes the analog and digital audio capabilities of Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Bluetooth Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Bluetooth technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Ethernet Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Ethernet technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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FireWire Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of FireWire (IEEE 1394) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in April 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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PCI Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of PCI technology and describes PCI support on Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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RAM Expansion Developer Note
(HTML)
Details requirements of RAM modules for use in Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Universal Serial Bus Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Video Developer Note
(HTML)
Details video capabilities of Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-04-28
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Aperture 2.1 SDK Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Update for Aperture SDK 2.1
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-04-23
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Xcode Tools for Core Data
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode modeling tools for Core Data.
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Cocoa, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-15
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Motion XML File Format
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Apple Applications |
Guides |
2008-04-14
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Shark User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to analyze code performance by profiling the system.
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Performance, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-14
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View Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to design and implement Cocoa views in applications.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-04-10
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64-Bit Transition Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the 64-bit features available in Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Mac OS X, Open Source, Performance, Porting |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation and timing classes used by both Core Animation and Cocoa Animation proxies.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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HeaderDoc User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to extract API reference documentation from commented header files.
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Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Porting, Tools |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Uniform Type Identifiers Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes uniform type identifiers and how to use them.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Accessibility Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the accessibility features built into Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Java, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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AppleScript Language Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Defines the AppleScript scripting language. Includes many brief sample scripts.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Cocoa Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create scriptable Cocoa applications that use the scripting definition (sdef) format.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Core Animation Cookbook
(HTML)
(PDF)
Demonstrates common Core Animation tasks.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Cursor Management
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to set the cursor and handle cursor-update events in Cocoa applications.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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File System Events Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications can detect changes in the file system.
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Core Foundation, Darwin, Storage |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Network Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Background and task information about developing network drivers for Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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Scripting Bridge Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Scripting Bridge technology, which bridges OSA-compliant applications to Objective-C, and explains how to use it in Cocoa programs.
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Cocoa, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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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.
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Carbon, Core Foundation, Internationalization, Open Source, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-03-04
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-21
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PowerMac G4
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the PowerMac G4 introduced in January 2003.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-20
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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.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Core Data Model Versioning and Data Migration Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the managed object model versioning and data migration features of Core Data.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Font Handling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the Cocoa font management system and how users select fonts.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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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.
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Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Model Object Implementation Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes issues relating to the design and implementation of model objects
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Number and Value Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa object wrappers for primitive C data types.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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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, Tools |
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, Tools |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Quick Look Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the purporse and architecture of Quick Look generators and explains how to create them.
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Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Search Fields
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa search fields.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Text Editing Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to control the behavior of the Cocoa text system as it performs text editing.
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Cocoa, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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Threading Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-02-08
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GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals
(HTML)
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-01-23
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GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals
(HTML)
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Tools |
Guides |
2008-01-23
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-01-18
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Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in January 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2008-01-09
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Xcode Mapping Tool for Core Data
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xcode mapping tool for Core Data.
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Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-30
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-12-14
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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.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-12-14
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64-Bit Guide for Carbon Developers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the changes necessary to create a 64-bit executable version of a Carbon application.
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Carbon, Performance, Porting |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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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.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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