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A full suite of free developer tools is available to Mac OS X developers, who can speed up their development process by using these tools to prototype, compile, debug, and optimize their software products. Xcode, Apple's integrated development environment, can be used with Cocoa, Carbon, or Java. Apple also provides a wide selection of open source tools, such as GCC.

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Programmatically causing restart, shutdown and/or logout (HTML) (日本語 HTML)
QA1134: Describes how to programmatically cause restart, shutdown, sleep or logout.
Scripting & Automation Technical Q&As 2008-09-24
Disabling Processor Cores on a Multi-Core System (HTML) (日本語 HTML)
QA1141: Describes how to disable processor cores on a multi-core system for testing purposes.
Compiling & Debugging, Performance Technical Q&As 2008-09-16
Birthdays (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that queries AddressBook.framework for contacts with upcoming birthdays.
Xcode Sample Code 2008-09-10
Dashcode 2.0 Release Notes (HTML)
Dashcode Release Notes 2008-09-09
Dashcode User Guide (HTML) (PDF) (日本語 HTML) (日本語 PDF) (Français HTML) (Français PDF) (Deutsch HTML) (Deutsch PDF) (Español HTML) (Español PDF) (Nederlands HTML) (Nederlands PDF) (Italiano HTML) (Italiano PDF) (简体中文 HTML) (简体中文 PDF)
Explains how to use Dashcode to create Dashboard widgets.
Dashcode, Scripting & Automation Guides 2008-09-09
Interface Builder 3.1.1 Release Notes (HTML)
Describes configuration changes, bug fixes, and newly reported issues since Interface Builder 3.1.
Xcode Release Notes 2008-09-09
LLVM-GCC Release Notes (HTML)
Lists changes to LLVM-GCC technology.
Compiling & Debugging Release Notes 2008-09-09
Safari User Guide for Web Developers (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the developer tools built into Safari for analyzing, testing, and debugging HTML, JavaScript, style sheets, and DOM structure.
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2008-09-09
WebKit DOM Reference (HTML)
Describes the API for accessing the Web Kit's Document Object Model.
Dashcode Reference 2008-09-09
Xcode 3.1.1 Release Notes (HTML)
Describe configuration changes, bug fixes, and newly reported issues since Xcode 3.1.
Xcode Release Notes 2008-09-09
Xcode Build System Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides a detailed description of the Xcode build system and shows how to customize it.
Xcode Guides 2008-09-09
Xcode Project Management Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides practical descriptions of the major development tasks developers perform with Xcode.
Xcode Guides 2008-09-09
Xcode Workspace Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of the Xcode workspace, and shows how to use its components and features.
Xcode Guides 2008-09-09
Debugging An Authorization Plug-In With Xcode (HTML)
TN2108: A tutorial on how to use Xcode to debug an authorization plug-in.
Compiling & Debugging, Xcode Technical Notes 2008-09-08
Reminders (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Dashboard widget with a plug-in that displays upcoming iCal events, to do items, and calendars.
Dashcode Sample Code 2008-07-25
File System Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the Mac OS X file system.
Files & Software Installation Guides 2008-07-11
Xcode Source Management Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to manage source changes using source control and snapshots.
Source Control, Xcode Guides 2008-07-11
The Objective-C 2.0 Programming Language (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces object-oriented programming and describes the main programming language used for Cocoa development.
General Guides 2008-07-08
Xcode 3.1 Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for Xcode 3.1
Xcode Release Notes 2008-06-26
OpenGL Shader Builder User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use OpenGL Shader Builder to develop and test GPU programs.
Graphics & Imaging Guides 2008-06-23
Debugging with GDB (HTML)
Open-source document that explains how to use GDB to debug programs.
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2008-06-19
GDB Internals (HTML)
Open-source document that explains the GDB implementation.
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2008-06-19
GNU Make (HTML)
Documentation of the GNU make utility.
Compiling & Debugging Reference 2008-06-19
Libtool (HTML)
Documentation for GNU Libtool.
Compiling & Debugging Reference 2008-06-19
Netwide Assembler Guide (HTML)
Describes the Netwide Assembler for Intel-based Macs.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin Reference 2008-06-19
STABS Debug Format (HTML)
Open-source document that explains the STABS format of symbolic debugging information.
Compiling & Debugging Reference 2008-06-19
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.
General, Scripting & Automation, Xcode Articles 2008-06-09
Deploying Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to deploy your Ruby on Rails application on Mac OS X Leopard Server.
General, Scripting & Automation, Xcode Articles 2008-06-09
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.
General, Scripting & Automation, Xcode Articles 2008-06-09
Using Doxygen to Create Xcode Documentation Sets (HTML)
Learn how to integrate your documentation into Xcode.
General, Xcode Articles 2008-06-09
Xcode Quick Tour Guide 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.
General, Xcode Guides 2008-06-05
Interface Builder 3.1 Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for Interface Builder 3.1
Interface Builder Release Notes 2008-05-30
Xcode User Default Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the user defaults developers can use to customize Xcode behavior.
Xcode Reference 2008-05-30
ld Release Notes for Xcode 3.1 (HTML)
Xcode Release Notes 2008-05-29
Xcode Installation Guide (HTML) (PDF) (日本語 HTML) (日本語 PDF)
Describes general installation issues for Xcode users.
Xcode Guides 2008-05-27
Xcode Overview (HTML) (PDF) (日本語 HTML) (日本語 PDF)
Describes the Xcode IDE and its major components, and provides and overview of the development process.
Xcode Guides 2008-05-27
What's New in Xcode (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of new and improved features in the Xcode application.
Xcode Guides 2008-05-22
Xcode Build Setting Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the build settings used in the Xcode build system to compile source code and produce binary files.
Compiling & Debugging, Xcode Reference 2008-05-21
Xcode Refactoring Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes source code refactoring and shows how to perform refactoring operations in Xcode.
Xcode Guides 2008-05-19
Xcode Debugging Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode debugging facilities and the recommended debugging techniques.
Xcode Guides 2008-05-16
Xcode Unit Testing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to incorporate unit tests into your development process using Xcode.
Xcode Guides 2008-05-02
Mac OS X Man Pages (HTML)
HTML versions of the Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, and CHUD man pages.
Darwin Reference 2008-04-29
Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode Design Tools for Class Modeling.
Xcode Guides 2008-04-15
Xcode Tools for Core Data (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode modeling tools for Core Data.
Xcode Guides 2008-04-15
Shark User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to analyze code performance by profiling the system.
Performance Guides 2008-04-14
CPlusTest Reference (HTML)
Describes the CPlusTest framework, which provides an API for creating unit tests for C and C++ code.
Xcode Reference 2008-04-08
HeaderDoc User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to extract API reference documentation from commented header files.
Darwin, Xcode Guides 2008-04-08
Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
Darwin Guides 2008-04-08
Shell Scripting Primer (HTML) (PDF)
A guided tour of (Bourne) shell scripting, including control structures, numerical computation, regular expressions, subroutines, and error handling.
Scripting & Automation Guides 2008-04-08
CrashReporter (HTML)
TN2123: Describes CrashReporter and how to debug with crash logs.
Compiling & Debugging Technical Notes 2008-04-01
How to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing (HTML)
QA1417: Describes how to work around HIMovieViewCreate failing to initialize the view in QuickTime 7
Interface Builder Technical Q&As 2008-03-11
WebObjects 5.4.1 Reference (HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.1 classes in Javadoc format.
WebObjects Reference 2008-03-11
Missing Results in Xcode Project Find Window (HTML)
QA1580: A workaround for when a search that previously returned results generates no files found in Xcode
Xcode Technical Q&As 2008-03-06
Interface Builder 3.0 Release Notes (HTML)
Interface Builder Release Notes 2008-03-05
Instruments User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Instruments application and explains how to use it to examine program behavior.
Performance Guides 2008-02-08
OpenGL Driver Monitor User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to view the properties supported by the OpenGL drivers available on the system.
Graphics & Imaging Guides 2008-02-08
OpenGL Profiler User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to assess the efficiency of an OpenGL application.
Graphics & Imaging Guides 2008-02-08
GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor Internals (HTML)
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2008-01-23
GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor User Guide (HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.2 Preprocessor.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin Reference 2008-01-23
GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.2.1 Compiler User Guide (HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.2.1 compiler.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin, Intel-Based Macs Reference 2008-01-23
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 4.2 Internals (HTML)
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2008-01-23
Connecting the Font Menu in Interface Builder 3 (HTML)
QA1571: How to connect and configure the Font/Format menus in Interface Builder 3.
Interface Builder Technical Q&As 2008-01-21
Apple JavaScript Coding Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Provides an overview of the JavaScript language, its object-oriented features, and coding best practices.
Dashcode, Files & Software Installation, Scripting & Automation Guides 2008-01-15
Xcode Mapping Tool for Core Data (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Xcode mapping tool for Core Data.
Xcode Guides 2007-12-30
AppleScript Studio 1.4 Release Notes (HTML)
Moving Tiger AppleScript Studio Release Notes to separate document.
Scripting & Automation Release Notes 2007-12-22
Debugging Process Startup (HTML)
QA1573: Describes techniques for debugging a process's startup code.
Compiling & Debugging Technical Q&As 2007-12-21
Automator Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the concepts and tasks for developing actions, which are bundles loaded by the Automator application.
Scripting & Automation Guides 2007-12-11
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.
General Articles 2007-12-11
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Internals (HTML)
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2007-12-11
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Graphics & Media Overview (HTML)
Describes Leopard's graphics and media capabilities.
Graphics & Imaging Articles 2007-12-11
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Objective-C 2.0 Overview (HTML)
Describes features and capabilities introduced in Objective-C 2.0.
General Articles 2007-12-11
WebObjects 5.4 Release Notes (HTML) (PDF)
Information about known issues and workarounds for WebObjects Release 5.4.
WebObjects Release Notes 2007-12-11
User's Guide to gperf 3.0.1 (HTML)
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2007-12-03
How can I get both Subversion (SVN) and CVS on Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)? (HTML)
QA1492: Explains where to find Subversion and CVS for installation.
Source Control, Xcode Technical Q&As 2007-11-15
AppleScript Studio Release Notes (HTML)
Describes late-breaking news and highlights of new or changed features in the latest release of AppleScript Studio.
Scripting & Automation Release Notes 2007-10-31
AppleScript Studio Terminology Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the scripting terminology for AppleScript Studio, through version 1.4.
Scripting & Automation Reference 2007-10-31
Automator Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for changes in Mac OS X version 10.5.
Scripting & Automation Release Notes 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.
Performance Guides 2007-10-31
Cocoa Application Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to build a simple Cocoa application using Xcode.
Xcode Guides 2007-10-31
Developer Documentation Release Notes for Xcode 3.0 (HTML)
Describes changes to the presentation of ADC Reference Library content.
Xcode Release Notes 2007-10-31
Documentation Set Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to integrate third-party documentation with the Xcode Documentation window.
Files & Software Installation, Xcode Guides 2007-10-31
dyld Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin Release Notes 2007-10-31
GCC 4 Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for Xcode 3.0
Compiling & Debugging Release Notes 2007-10-31
GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor User Guide (HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU C 4.0 Preprocessor.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin Reference 2007-10-31
GNU C/C++/Objective-C 4.0.1 Compiler User Guide (HTML)
Describes the Apple version of the GNU 4.0.1 compiler.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin, Intel-Based Macs Reference 2007-10-31
GNU macro processor (HTML)
Documentation on the GNU macro processor.
Compiling & Debugging Reference 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.
Interface Builder Guides 2007-10-31
Saturn 4.5 User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to analyze a program's function-calling structure.
Performance Guides 2007-10-31
Terminal 2 Release Notes (HTML)
Describes new features of the Terminal application in Mac OS X 10.5.
Xcode Release Notes 2007-10-31
WebObjects 5.4 Reference (HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4 classes in Javadoc format.
WebObjects Reference 2007-10-31
WebObjects Deployment Guide Using JavaMonitor (HTML) (PDF)
Tools and techniques for deploying WebObjects applications. Includes application administration and performance-improving practices.
WebObjects Guides 2007-10-31
Xcode 3.0 Release Notes (HTML)
Release Notes for the previous version of Xcode
General, Xcode Release Notes 2007-10-31
ButtonMadness (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use the various types of buttons using a nib file or programatically.
Interface Builder Sample Code 2007-10-30
Symbol Variants Release Notes (HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin Release Notes 2007-10-16
Kernel Core Dumps (HTML)
TN2118: Explains how to gather and use remote kernel core dumps.
Compiling & Debugging, Darwin Technical Notes 2007-09-18
Web Kit DOM Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use JavaScript in web content and Web Kit-based applications.
Dashcode Guides 2007-09-04
Preprocessing Info.plist files in Xcode Using the C Preprocessor (HTML)
TN2175: Describes workarounds for several issues concerning preprocessing Info.plist files in Xcode with the C preprocessor.
Xcode Technical Notes 2007-08-14
Speeding up your Xcode Builds (HTML)
TN2190: Speed up your Xcode builds by leveraging the power of the Xcode build system
Xcode Technical Notes 2007-08-14
Distribution Definition Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the schema of distribution definition files.
Files & Software Installation Reference 2007-07-23
Installer JavaScript Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the JavaScript object model used in distribution definition files.
Files & Software Installation Reference 2007-07-23
PackageMaker User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes how to use PackageMaker to create installation packages.
Files & Software Installation Guides 2007-07-23
Interface Builder Plug-In Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the process for creating custom Interface Builder palettes.
Interface Builder Guides 2007-07-18
Quartz Composer User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
Graphics & Imaging Guides 2007-07-17
IBInspector Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the methods for managing inspector views in Interface Builder.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-07-11
iSync Manual Test Suite Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the suite of manual test cases that plug-in developers should run before shipping their product.
General, Syncing Guides 2007-07-11
Sync Services Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to debug multiple syncing applications using the Syncrospector development tool.
Syncing Guides 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.
WebObjects Guides 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.
WebObjects Guides 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.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the architecture, technologies, development tools, and development approaches of WebObjects.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Web Applications Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop web applications using WebObjects, including application design, state management, and database architecture.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Web Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop and utilize web services in WebObjects.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
Cocoa Application Tutorial Using Bindings (HTML) (PDF)
A hands-on introduction to Cocoa bindings.
Xcode Guides 2007-07-10
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.
General, Syncing Guides 2007-07-10
Using Ruby on Rails for Web Development on Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn why Mac OS X is the preferred platform for Ruby on Rails.
Scripting & Automation Articles 2007-06-06
Debugging a WebKit Plug-in in Xcode (HTML)
QA1500: Directions for debugging a WebKit plug-in in Xcode.
Compiling & Debugging Technical Q&As 2007-06-05
Bug Reporting Best Practices (HTML)
Provides information regarding the best means in which to file a bug report.
Compiling & Debugging Articles 2007-05-25
C++ Tips and Tricks for Mac OS X (HTML)
TN2185: Tips and tricks for beginning to advanced C++ programmers on Mac OS X.
Compiling & Debugging, Xcode Technical Notes 2007-05-25
GDB Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for Mac OS X v10.5
Compiling & Debugging Release Notes 2007-05-16
Code Signing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
Files & Software Installation Guides 2007-05-15
NSObject Interface Builder Kit Additions Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes additional methods on the NSObject class used by Interface Builder.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-05-10
NSView Interface Builder Kit Additions Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes additional methods on the NSView class used by Interface Builder.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-05-10
Mac OS X ABI Mach-O File Format Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the data structures that make up the Mach-O file format.
Darwin Reference 2007-04-26
Interface Builder Kit Framework Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the classes, types, and contants in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-04-18
Runtime Configuration Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual and reference information for dynamically configuring your software.
Files & Software Installation Guides 2007-04-18
Dashboard Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains Dashboard and Web Kit technologies used in widgets.
Dashcode Guides 2007-04-13
Compiler Tools Release Notes (HTML)
Describes the latest changes to the Mach-O assemblers, linkers, and object file tools.
Compiling & Debugging Release Notes 2007-04-11
Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
Compiling & Debugging, Intel-Based Macs Guides 2007-04-04
Debugging and Symbolizing Crash Dumps in Xcode (HTML)
Learn to use crash logs to find those difficult bugs.
Xcode Articles 2007-04-03
IBDocument Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for manipulating Interface Builder documents.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-04-02
IBPlugin Class Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the base methods for managing plug-ins in Interface Builder.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-04-02
Interface Builder Kit Constants Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the constants declared in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-04-02
Interface Builder Kit Data Types Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the C types declared in the Interface Builder Kit framework.
Interface Builder Reference 2007-04-02
Including a custom NSWindow in a nib file (HTML)
QA1511: Shows how to create a custom NSWindow and instantiate it in a nib file.
Interface Builder Technical Q&As 2007-03-21
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.
Intel-Based Macs Guides 2007-02-26
Using GCOV from Xcode (HTML)
QA1514: Illustrates configuring your Xcode project to work with the GCOV code coverage tool.
Compiling & Debugging, Xcode Technical Q&As 2007-02-23
How do I access files contained in my AppleScript Studio application's main bundle? (HTML)
QA1493: Explains how to access files stored within an AppleScript Studio application.
Scripting & Automation, Xcode Technical Q&As 2007-02-05
Creating install packages from the command line (HTML)
QA1284: Describes how to create install packages from the command line.
Files & Software Installation Technical Q&As 2007-01-22
Mac OS X Debugging Magic (HTML)
TN2124: Collection of Mac OS X debugging hints and tips.
Compiling & Debugging Technical Notes 2007-01-10
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Introducing Dashcode (HTML)
Learn how Dashcode makes widget development easier than ever.
Dashcode, Scripting & Automation Articles 2007-01-09
Mach-O Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the use of the Mac OS X runtime architecture, including program types, loading and executing code, and using libraries and plug-ins.
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2006-11-28
Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Leopard Developer Tools Overview (HTML)
Learn how Leopard developer tools make it easier than ever to create exciting applications.
Xcode Articles 2006-11-15
Debugging NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding (HTML)
QA1472: Discusses the issues and factors that affect NSTableView's "Action Invocation" binding.
Interface Builder Technical Q&As 2006-11-13
Cross-Development Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to build software for versions of Mac OS X other than the one the development tools are running on.
Intel-Based Macs, Xcode Guides 2006-11-07
Developer Documentation Release Notes for Xcode 2.3 (HTML)
Describes the new Reference resource type in the Reference Library documentation suite.
Xcode Release Notes 2006-11-07
Dynamic Library Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to design, implement, and use dynamic libraries.
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2006-11-07
Framework Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and guidelines on how to create a framework.
Xcode Guides 2006-11-07
How to add a folder to the contents of a package (HTML)
QA1484: Describes how to add a folder of files to the package contents of executable code
Xcode Technical Q&As 2006-10-31
Porting CodeWarrior Projects to Xcode (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to move software projects from CodeWarrior to Xcode and compares the two development environments.
Intel-Based Macs, Xcode Guides 2006-10-26
Using static versions of existing dynamic libraries (HTML)
QA1393: Illustrates how to select a static version of a library when a dynamic version of the library exists.
Compiling & Debugging, Xcode Technical Q&As 2006-10-24
Java on Intel-based Macs (HTML)
QA1295: Required changes (if any) for Java applications to run on Intel-based Macs.
Java Technical Q&As 2006-10-17
Interface element identification in Interface Builder (HTML)
QA1323: Describes a way to easily visually identify interface elements in a nib file.
Interface Builder Technical Q&As 2006-10-06
Building Objective-C static libraries with categories (HTML)
QA1490: Describes how to properly build Objective-C static libraries that contain categories on existing classes.
Compiling & Debugging Technical Q&As 2006-10-03
CxxNewDelete (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
How to override the C++ 'new' and 'delete' operators.
Compiling & Debugging Sample Code 2006-10-03
GCC Porting Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides guidance on how to migrate projects to new GCC releases.
Compiling & Debugging, Intel-Based Macs Guides 2006-10-03
Performance Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
Performance Guides 2006-10-03
InstallerPluginSample (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Provides instructions for extending software installation using custom plugins
Files & Software Installation Sample Code 2006-08-30
Automating Development Tasks with Automator and Xcode (HTML)
Learn to streamline daily tasks in your development projects using Automator.
Scripting & Automation, Xcode Articles 2006-08-07
QCFundamentals (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstrates Coordinate, Interpolation, and Iterative systems in Quartz Composer with an amusing animation
Graphics & Imaging Sample Code 2006-08-07
QCGalaxy (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstrates use of Particle Systems and Core Image Filters in Quartz Composer
Graphics & Imaging Sample Code 2006-08-07
BlockAnimation (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
A bit of java code which INCORRECTLY handles animation
Java Sample Code 2006-08-01
IBFragmentView (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Illustrates building an Interface Builder plugin including a custom inspector and library integration for a custom view.
Interface Builder Sample Code 2006-08-01
iSync Sample Document (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
iSync Plug-in Maker sample document, illustrating how to build an iSync plug-in for a SyncML phone.
Syncing Sample Code 2006-08-01
Mac OS X Assembler Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the syntax, directives, and specific options required for the Mac OS X assembler.
Compiling & Debugging Reference 2006-07-24
Software Delivery Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to distribute and install Mac OS X software using PackageMaker and Installer.
Files & Software Installation Guides 2006-07-24
Improving Your Software with Xcode andStatic Code Analysis Techniques (HTML)
Learn about static analysis and get started using it with an Xcode project.
Performance, Xcode Articles 2006-07-10
How do I use asserts while debugging? (HTML)
QA1431: How do I enable asserts so they log their messages and/or break when I'm debugging?
Compiling & Debugging, Xcode Technical Q&As 2006-06-30
C++ Runtime Environment Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Provides information about how to create and deploy C++ binaries.
Compiling & Debugging Guides 2006-06-28
Code Size Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for reducing the size of an application binary.
Performance Guides 2006-06-28
Memory Usage Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
Performance Guides 2006-06-28
Test64BitMultiprec (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Implements (PPC) A*Y+B where A & B are arrays of 64-bit words and Y is a 64-bit integer
Performance Sample Code 2006-06-09
Introducing Xcode 2.3 (HTML)
Get an overview of Xcode 2.3.
Xcode Articles 2006-05-31
Dashboard Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Explains JavaScript, Info.plist, and other objects used within Dashboard.
Dashcode Reference 2006-05-23
GCC 3 Release Notes (HTML)
Updated for Xcode 2.3
Compiling & Debugging Release Notes 2006-05-23
Jar Bundler User Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and a tutorial about deploying JAR-based applications as Mac OS X application bundles.
Compiling & Debugging, Java Guides 2006-05-23
Tips for searching Headers, APIs and ADC reference material. (HTML)
QA1475: Presents a number of different ways to search for APIs and reference material on the system.
Xcode Technical Q&As 2006-04-27
Fractal Performance (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Three fractal applications that show various bottlenecks and how they can be fixed.
Java, Performance Sample Code 2006-04-17
JNI Development on Mac OS X (HTML)
TN2147: Discusses use of native APIs and UI elements from Java applications
Java Technical Notes 2006-04-17
UnsupportedClassVersionError With J2SE 5.0 Release 4 (HTML)
QA1474: Explains problems running existing Xcode projects after upgrading to J2SE 5.0 Release 4
Java Technical Q&As 2006-04-14
MyFirstJNIProject (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
A Java application that calls the Address Book framework through the JNI
Java Sample Code 2006-04-12
simpleJavaLauncher (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
How to launch 1.4.x and future JVM's from a Core Foundation tool.
Java Sample Code 2006-04-12
AppleScript Studio Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create script-driven applications with complex user interfaces based on Cocoa UI classes. Includes tutorials.
Scripting & Automation Guides 2006-04-04
Drawing Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
Graphics & Imaging Guides 2006-04-04
Launch Time Performance Guidelines (HTML) (PDF)
Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.
Performance Guides 2006-04-04
WcharDataFormatter (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
An example of how to write a custom data formatter.
Xcode Sample Code 2006-03-31
Building a JNI Universal Application with Xcode (HTML)
Learn to add Mac OS X features into your Java application using JNI and Xcode.
Java Articles 2006-03-20
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
Performance Technical Q&As 2006-02-28
Optimizing Your Application with System Trace in Shark 4 (HTML)
See how your code interacts with Mac OS X using the power of Shark.
Performance Articles