Mac? Programming For Dummies

By Dan Parks Sydow

Mac? Programming For Dummies
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Your Guide to Creating Software for the Mac — Covers Through OS 8.5 The Mac is back! With the success of the iMac and the power of high-end Macs, new Mac software programs are once again in demand. Whether you're a programming wannabe or a veteran developer, Mac® Programming For Dummies®, 3rd Edition gives you easy-to-understand, up-to-date guidance on Mac programming basics, compilers, programming languages, code writing, and more. So start creating new Mac OS 8.5 applications today — the fun and easy way! Valuable Bonus CD-ROM Includes:

  • CodeWarrior Lite — Limited version of Metrowerks CodeWarrior compiler software
  • ResEdit — Resource editing software by Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Source code and examples from the book
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Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

  • Compile and run Mac source code easily with CodeWarrior Lite
  • Understand why programming for the iMac is different
  • Create menus that drop and windows that move — quickly and easily
  • Avoid the most common Mac programming mistakes
  • Become fluent in C, the most important Mac programming language
  • Use ResEdit to edit ‘MBAR’ and ‘WIND’ resources
  • Discover Dan Parks Sydow's debugging secrets — and get your programs up and running faster

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