Developer Reference

Developers will advance their AppleScript skills easily with this guide. Part of the “Developer Reference” series, this book is packed with professional secrets for designing and building automated solutions with AppleScript, the powerful, system-level scripting language built into every Mac. Programmers will discover new ways to increase their professional efficiency and become more valuable in their jobs. With up-to-date coverage of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and loaded with real-world tips and techniques, this guide includes best practices and conventions along with informative lessons. You'll advance your scripting skills to the next level under the direction of a long-time veteran of the AppleScript community. • Provides step-by-step lessons for designing and building automated solutions with AppleScript • Written by a well-respected veteran of the AppleScript community • Part of the “Developer Reference” series that focuses on enhancing the skills of professional Apple developers • Filled with professional secrets, tips and techniques to help programmers increase their professional value • Includes best practices, naming conventions, and much more With the information you'll get from AppleScript,you'll become a better and more effective developer.

Develop applications for Mac OS X with this Developer Reference guide Make a clean transition to programming in Apple environments using the elegant and dynamic programming API Cocoa and this practical guide. Written by aseasoned Mac expert, this book shows you how to write programs in Cocoa for the rapidly expanding world of Macintosh users. Part of the Developer Reference series, this book prepares you for a productive programming experience on today's fastest-growing platform. • Cocoa is a programming framework for developing in Apple environments, including Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard • This book covers all the major information you need to start developing dynamic applications for Mac OS X • Master all Cocoa tools, including Xcode and working with Objective-C • Includes full coverage of the Cocoa API, Xcode, and Objective-C, as well as programming for Apple's latest OS X, Snow Leopard • Companion Web site includes all code files Programming for Apple's Macintosh is a growing career field. This essential guide, one of the most comprehensive on Cocoa, will help you quickly become productive.

Everything you need to know to create Web sites using your Mac Create and deploy striking Web sites and apps on a Mac for your own business or for clients using the essential techniques in this focused guide. While most Web site how-tos are geared toward either designers or programmers, this detailed book covers both aspects, helping you develop the complete skill sets that you'll need professionally. Tap all of the out-of-the-box perks that Apple has to offer for Web development with these techniques and insights from a seasoned Mac Web developer. • Takes you through everything that Macs have to offer for Web development, such as a Web server, PHP, and Ruby on Rails, Macs come with these right out of the box, making setting up a Web development environment pushbutton-easy • Reveals the science and the artistry behind creating beautiful and intuitive Web pages using Apple technology • Covers the technical elements of Web page construction with HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and Rails, then goes beyond to show you how to add creative flair using Photoshop Turn your design and development skills into marketable assets with this essential guide for Apple users. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.