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Mac OS X combines the rock solid reliability of Unix with the ease-of-use of Macintosh. The newest release of Mac OS X Version 10.2 Jaguar, includes more reasons than ever to develop for, or port your applications to, Mac OS X.

For the complete story on the array of standards-based technologies available in Mac OS X, check out Mac OS X Overview: Introduction for Developers.

News and Updates
New Mac OS X Developer Tools Update Available
An update to the July 2002 Mac OS X Developer Tools is now available as a free download from the Apple Developer Connection Member Site. Details about this suite of tools and the new update are available on the July 2002 Mac OS X Developer Tools webpage. [Aug 29 2002]
Jaguar Support for Oracle Database Developers
The Oracle9i Database Release 2 for Developers is available free for Oracle Technology Network members, enabling developers to build Mac OS X Jaguar applications using Oracle database technology. [Aug 26 2002]
WWDC 2002 Sessions Now Available on ADC TV and DVD-ROM
Mac OS X v10.2 Jaguar is now shipping! Worldwide Developers Conference 2002 Sessions on ADC TV are the best source for learning pre-release details about exciting new technologies such as Quartz Extreme, QuickTime 6, Rendezvous, Address Book, and more. To ensure that all developers have the opportunity to explore Jaguar, the Apple Developer Connection is offering a limited-time, Select membership bundle promotion. [Aug 27 2002]

CarbonLib 1.6 GM SDK
The GM version of the CarbonLib 1.6 SDK for Mac OS is available to all developers and provides all the files needed to begin Carbon development. CarbonLib 1.6 supports Mac OS 8.6 and greater. Contact Software Licensing to distribute CarbonLib 1.6 with your application. [Jun 20 2002]

Technical Resources
Mac OS X Getting Started
For those new to creating software for the Macintosh, this page provides directions to Apple's support services, documentation, tutorials, examples, tools, and business services.
Free Mac OS X Developer Tools
Mac OS X includes a complete suite of professional-quality developer tools. Registered developers can download for free the latest version of the Mac OS X Developer Tools from the Apple Developer Connection Member Site. The suite of tools includes:
  • Project Builder, Apple's integrated development environment for Mac OS X;
  • Interface Builder, Apple's graphical user interface editor;
  • popular Unix development tools such as gcc, gdb, vi, emacs, pico, Perl, PHP, and Python;
  • familiar Unix shell tools such as grep, chrontab, chmod, ps, top, tail, and more.
History of Darwin
To learn details about the origin and evolution of Darwin--the UNIX-based, open source core of Mac OS X--check out this Darwin Technology Profile from the Apple Developer Connection.
Internet Software Consortium Hosts OpenDarwin.org
OpenDarwin.org is the home for the Darwin bug tracking system and an "experimental" source code repository. Hosted by the Internet Software Consortium, OpenDarwin.org provides developers with greater freedom to experiment with Darwin open source projects.
Aqua User Interface
Learn how to leverage the Mac OS X Aqua user interface to create applications that users find intuitive, friendly, elegant, and powerful.
Mac OS X Series by O'Reilly & Associates
The books in this series have been technically reviewed by Apple engineers and are recommended by the Apple Developer Connection. The series includes:
  • "Learning Carbon"
  • "Learning Cocoa"
  • "Building Cocoa Applications"
  • "AppleScript in a Nutshell"
ADC Members receive discounts on O'Reilly books, O'Reilly Network, Safari, and O'Reilly Conferences.

The MacDevCenter on the O'Reilly Network provides additional technical articles for Mac OS X developers.
Mac OS X and SourceForge.net
Open source developers with projects on SourceForge.net have access to Mac OS X through SourceForge's compile farm. Project administrators can compile and test their projects on Apple's UNIX-based operating system.
Cocoa Development Course from Apple
This comprehensive, hands-on course uses real-world examples and is perfect for developers who have a general understanding of object-oriented concepts and practical experience with the C programming language or a C-derived language such as Objective-C, Java, or C++. The five-day class costs US $2495 and is available throughout North America.
Learn Cocoa Programming at Big Nerd Ranch
Need individual or group training on Cocoa development for Mac OS X? Aaron Hillegass, the author of "Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X", teaches an intensive five-day class on developing applications with Cocoa. Check out the Big Nerd Ranch web site for more information on enrollment, availability, and pricing.
Mac OS X Developer Courses Available Online at MediaSchool
R/com's MediaSchool has created affordable online training classes for Mac OS X developers. Check the R/com site to take a free virtual seminar, learn more about courses, and find out about the MediaSchool discounts offered to ADC Premier, Select, and Student members.
Business Resources
Mac OS X Badge
Tell the world your product runs on Mac OS X. The artwork, licensing requirements, and guidelines for use of the "Built for Mac OS X" badge are available on the ADC Software Licensing website. Please note that this badge cannot be used for products that launch the Classic environment.
Mac Logo Program
Ensuring your Mac-compatible product receives maximum customer recognition in the retail space is easy. By aggressively utilizing Apple's Mac Logo Program, you can make sure your products are readily identifiable.
Market Your Products
When you are ready to show the world your Mac OS X products, take advantage of discounted marketing services and programs--from public relations to low-cost advertising in magazines like MacHome and Macworld.
Mac OS X User Interface Design Services
With the growth of Mac OS X, Mac developers everywhere have an increasing need for user interface/interaction design services. Attractive discounts are available to all ADC Premier and Select members.

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