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Feb 11, 2005, No. 433

Java
[1] Java Tool News: Aqua Data Studio 4.0, JPedal 2.3.1
Aqua Data Studio 4.0 from AquaFold is a database query and administration tool that allows developers to easily create, edit, and execute SQL scripts. This version features an enhanced and customizable query analzyer, visual editing for security, variable binding, and more.

JPedal 2.3.1 from IDRsolutions is a "100% Java" PDF developer library that allows the viewing, printing, and extraction of both text and images from PDF files. This version uses a smaller memory footprint for viewing files, and improves decoding and rendering speeds. It also adds a new interface to the demonstration viewer application.
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Mac OS X
[2] New ADC Article: Turning Up the Volume with Audio Units
Start working with Audio Units, Apple's audio plug-in technology, by learning how to build a sample Volume Unit using Xcode, test it, and integrate it into GarageBand.

[3] Updated eBook "Danny Goodman's AppleScript Handbook"
Originally published more than ten years ago, "Danny Goodman's AppleScript Handbook" is considered one of the most essential AppleScript references ever written and remains a popular title in the used and out-of-print book market. The book has now been thoroughly updated for Mac OS X and is available as a PDF eBook from Spiderworks, LLC.

[4] Macintosh Products Guide: February 7 Edition of New Arrivals
New Arrivals is a biweekly newsletter in the Macintosh Products Guide that highlights hot new products for Mac OS X. The February 7 edition features AccountEdge Network Edition 2005 from MYOB, CommonSpot from Paper Thin, and more.
[5] Mac OS X Tool News: BugReporter 1.0, Eggplant 2.1
Eggplant 2.1 from Redstone Software is the automated, cross-platform test tool for Mac OS X. Designed for GUI-level testing, Eggplant combines image-capture-and-compare technology with a powerful scripting language to automate tests and other repetitive tasks. This version features an improved image capture panel, new functions for working with dates and times in scripts, and enhanced access to file system information.

BugReporter 1.0 from Zonic is a tool for improving customer feedback after a crash. BugReporter captures "Crash Logs" and sends them directly to the appropriate developer. Reports can be delivered by email or http directly into a bug-tracking database. BugReporter supports both Carbon and Cocoa, from either Xcode or CodeWarrior.

For more Mac OS X development tools:
Macintosh Products Guide
Mac OS X Downloads
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Multimedia and QuickTime
[6] Multimedia Tool News: mProjector 1.0
mProjector 1.0 from ScreenTime Media is a cross-platform development tool that enables Macromedia Flash developers to build full-blown Mac OS X applications and standalone widgets with Flash-shaped interfaces.
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Training and Events
[7] Developer Training and Seminars
WebObjects Internet Development February 21-25; April 11-15 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

Advanced WebObjects Development February 28-March 4; April 25-29 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

Xsan Administration Training March 22-24; April 5-7 in Cupertino, CA

Cocoa Development March 11-14 in Beaconsfield, Bucks, UNITED KINGDOM

Cocoa Bootcamp March 21-25 in Atlanta, GA

Ongoing: Apple Technical Training Courses
Developers courses include:
- Developing Desktop Applications with Cocoa
- Internet Application Development Using WebObjects
- Advanced WebObjects Development

Ongoing: FileMaker Professional Foundation Training Series II
[8] Developer Events
A special hardware discount program is available to ADC Premier and Select exhibitors at several major trade shows.

Photo Marketing Association 2005 Convention February 20-23 in Orlando, FL

EclipseCon 2005 February 28 - March 3 in Burlingame, CA

Games Developer Conference March 7-11 in San Francisco, CA

O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference March 14-17 in San Diego, CA

SD West 2005 March 14-18 in Santa Clara, CA

MySQL Users Conference April 18-21 in Santa Clara, CA
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