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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.
Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2008-02-08
Threading Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use threads in Cocoa applications.
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Performance 2008-02-08
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.
Hardware & Drivers 2008-02-08
Safari Web Content Guide for iPhone (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and techniques on creating effective web content for Safari and the Web Kit using HTML and CSS.
Apple Applications, Internet & Web 2008-02-05
GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals (HTML)
Tools 2008-01-23
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals (HTML)
Tools 2008-01-23
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.
Hardware & Drivers 2008-01-18
Apple JavaScript Coding Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of the JavaScript language, its object-oriented features, and coding best practices.
Apple Applications, Internet & Web, QuickTime, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2008-01-15
Mac Pro Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in January 2008.
Hardware & Drivers 2008-01-09
Xcode Mapping Tool for Core Data (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode mapping tool for Core Data.
Tools 2007-12-30
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.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-12-14
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.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-12-14
64-Bit Guide for Carbon Developers (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the changes necessary to create a 64-bit executable version of a Carbon application.
Carbon, Performance, Porting 2007-12-11
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.
Carbon, Graphics & Imaging, Text & Fonts 2007-12-11
Automator Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2007-12-11
Bluetooth Device Access Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that access Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-12-11
Button Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa buttons.
Cocoa, User Experience 2007-12-11
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Internals (HTML)
Tools 2007-12-11
Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration (PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security, Storage 2007-12-11
Managing Fonts: QuickDraw (HTML) (PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to use the deprecated QuickDraw-based font-management API replaced by Core Text or ATS.
Carbon 2007-12-11
Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C (HTML) (PDF)
Describes object-oriented programming from the perspective of an Objective-C developer.
Cocoa 2007-12-11
PDF Kit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-12-11
Quartz 2D Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
Carbon, Games, Graphics & Imaging 2007-12-11
Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-12-11
Text Layout Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system lays out text on pages.
Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2007-12-11
Token Field Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to set up and programatically manage a token field.
Cocoa, User Experience 2007-12-11
Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide Version 3.2 (PDF)
Explains how to install and configure Apple Remote Desktop and use it to remotely control and manage client computers.
Mac OS X Server, Networking 2007-12-04
Apple Xserve Diagnostics User's Guide (PDF)
New document that explains how to use Apple Xserve Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server 2007-12-04
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.
Mac OS X Server 2007-12-04
User's Guide to gperf 3.0.1 (HTML)
Tools 2007-12-03
Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format (HTML) (PDF)
Describes Final Cut Pro XML Interchange Format version 4, providing access to contents of FCP projects.
Apple Applications 2007-11-14
MacBook Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2007.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-11-10
Apple Events Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides conceptual information and programming examples for working with Apple events.
Carbon, Scripting & Automation 2007-10-31
Apple Help Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to author, package, and display user help content in Mac OS X.
Carbon, Cocoa, User Experience 2007-10-31
AppleScript Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the technology for writing scripts to control applications. Useful for scripters and application developers.
Carbon, Cocoa, Mac OS X, Scripting & Automation 2007-10-31
Archives and Serializations Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to put Cocoa objects into and remove them from a representation suitable for archiving.
Cocoa 2007-10-31
Audio Queue Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to play and record audio using Audio Queue Services.
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Audio Unit Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Core Audio frameworks and the Core Audio SDK to create audio units.
Audio, Carbon, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Big Top User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to monitor the use of resources on Macintosh computers, locally and over a network.
Tools 2007-10-31
Calendar Store Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to access iCal data.
Apple Applications, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Carbon-Cocoa Integration Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use both Carbon and Cocoa in developing an application.
Carbon, Cocoa 2007-10-31
Cocoa Application Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to build a simple Cocoa application using Xcode.
Cocoa, Tools 2007-10-31
Cocoa Drawing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa to draw your application's user interface.
Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-10-31
Cocoa Fundamentals Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, architectures, and design patterns of the Cocoa frameworks and development environment.
Cocoa, Mac OS X 2007-10-31
Collections Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to group objects in arrays, sets, or dictionaries in Cocoa.
Cocoa 2007-10-31
Documentation Set Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to integrate third-party documentation with the Xcode Documentation window.
Tools 2007-10-31
HIView Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes view-based controls and how to implement them in Carbon applications.
Carbon, User Experience 2007-10-31
Instant Message Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to access iChat services and buddies and use iChat Theater through code samples.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web 2007-10-31
Interface Builder User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and tasks explaining how to use the Interface Builder application to design user interfaces.
Carbon, Cocoa, Tools, User Experience 2007-10-31
Kernel Extension Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Combines the HOWTOs that were previously documented in Hello Debugger, Hello IOKit, Hello KEXT, Packaging KEXT, and KEXT Dependencies.
Darwin 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server File Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Getting Started (PDF)
Explains how to install Mac OS X Server and set it up for the first time.
Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Glossary (PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
Mac OS X Server, Storage 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration (PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Installation & Setup Worksheet (PDF)
Covers installation and setup of a standard configuration or workgroup configuration of Leopard Server.
Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.
Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Print Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to host shared printers and manage their associated queues and print jobs.
Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration (PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server User Management (PDF)
Explains how to manage users, groups, and computer lists, and how to set up managed preferences for Mac OS X clients.
Mac OS X Server 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Xgrid Administration and High Performance Computing (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage computational clusters of Xserve systems and Mac computers.
Mac OS X Server, Networking 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Technology Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
Cocoa, Mac OS X, User Experience 2007-10-31
Multiprocessing Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement preemptive tasks in Carbon applications.
Carbon 2007-10-31
Providing PDF Workflow Options in the Print Dialog (HTML) (PDF)
Installation information and examples, including the use of Automator workflows.
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing 2007-10-31
QTKit Capture Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to capture media and output it QuickTime movies.
Cocoa, QuickTime 2007-10-31
QuickTime 7.2.1 Update Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the new features, changes, and enhancements in the QuickTime 7.2.1 release available in Mac OS X v10.5.
QuickTime 2007-10-31
QuickTime Streaming & Broadcasting Administration (PDF)
Explains how to capture and encode QuickTime content and deliver media streams live or on demand.
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime 2007-10-31
Ruby and Python Programming Topics for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Describes Ruby and Python on Mac OS X, and especially the bridges between them and Objective-C and OSA (AppleScript).
Cocoa, Scripting & Automation 2007-10-31
Saturn 4.5 User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to analyze a program's function-calling structure.
Tools 2007-10-31
Sync Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to add syncing to your applications.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web 2007-10-31
User Defaults Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Cocoa defaults system to create and save user preferences.
Cocoa, User Experience 2007-10-31
WebObjects Deployment Guide Using JavaMonitor (HTML) (PDF)
Tools and techniques for deploying WebObjects applications. Includes application administration and performance-improving practices.
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-10-31
Xgrid Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create client applications that use Xgrid, Apple's parallel multiprocessing technology.
Apple Applications, Mac OS X Server, Performance 2007-10-31
String Programming Guide for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create, search, concatenate, and draw strings in Cocoa.
Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2007-10-18
Exception Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to raise and handle exceptions in Cocoa applications.
Cocoa 2007-10-02
Text System Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how the Cocoa text system works. Includes a tutorial.
Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2007-10-02
Dates and Times Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to manage Cocoa dates and times.
Cocoa 2007-09-04
Document-Based Applications Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to design and implement Cocoa applications that manage multiple documents.
Cocoa 2007-09-04
Resource Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to work with nib and bundle resources in Mac OS X applications.
Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation 2007-09-04
Rulers and Paragraph Styles (HTML) (PDF)
Explains paragraph styles and how to work with the rulers that enable users to manipulate them.
Cocoa, Text & Fonts 2007-09-04
USB Device Interface Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides background information and sample code for developing applications to communicate with or control USB devices and interfaces.
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers 2007-09-04
Web Kit DOM Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and Web Kit-based applications.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Open Source, Scripting & Automation, Tools 2007-09-04
Launch Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how an application can open document files, other applications, and URLs.
Carbon 2007-08-23
Code Loading Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how Cocoa applications can dynamically load code during execution.
Cocoa 2007-08-10
Creating a Managed Object Model with Xcode (HTML) (PDF)
A tutorial that shows how to create a Core Data managed object model using Xcode.
Cocoa 2007-08-07
Data Browser Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to present data in lists similar to the list and column views in the Finder.
Carbon, User Experience 2007-08-07
iMac Developer Note (HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in August 2007.
Hardware & Drivers 2007-08-07
PackageMaker User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use PackageMaker to create installation packages.
Tools 2007-07-23
Automator AppleScript Actions Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Guides you through the procedure for creating a simple Automator action implemented in AppleScript.
Apple Applications, Scripting & Automation 2007-07-18
Interface Builder Plug-In Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the process for creating custom Interface Builder palettes.
Cocoa, Tools 2007-07-18
Quartz Composer User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Tools 2007-07-17
Pasteboard Programming Topics for Cocoa (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to transfer data using pasteboard operations in Cocoa.
Cocoa, User Experience 2007-07-13
iSync Manual Test Suite Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the suite of manual test cases that plug-in developers should run before shipping their product.
Apple Applications, Tools 2007-07-11
iSync SyncML Guide (PDF)
Guidelines on how to develop SyncML clients that are compatible with iSync.
Apple Applications 2007-07-11
Quartz Composer Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging 2007-07-11
Sync Services Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
Apple Applications, Cocoa, Internet & Web, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Application Properties Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the command-line properties that can be passed to WebObjects application and tools when they start.
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Direct to Web Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the Java-based technology for creating web applications that access a database. Includes examples of customizing applications.
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Enterprise Objects Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
An overview of the technology that combines object-oriented programming with database application development. Includes examples and solutions.
Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11
WebObjects Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the architecture, technologies, development tools, and development approaches of WebObjects.
Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Tools 2007-07-11