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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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Audio
C APIs for recording, processing, playing, and creating sound content. 		 
Core Foundation
A C framework that provides basic software services to Carbon applications. 		 
File Management
C APIs for gaining access to files and folders on storage devices.
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. 		 
Interapplication Communication
Facilities for data sharing and communication between Carbon programs.
Internationalization
C APIs that ready applications for other locales. 		 
Networking
C APIs for adding networking features to Carbon applications. 		 
Resource Management
Support for handling system and program resources from within a Carbon application.
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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