Book 10

Java and Mac OS X

by T. Gene Davis

Published 18 March 2010
Learn the guidelines of integrating Java with native Mac OS X applications with this Devloper Reference book. Java is used to create nearly every type of application that exists and is one of the most required skills of employers seeking computer programmers. Java code and its libraries can be integrated with Mac OS X features, and this book shows you how to do just that. You'll learn to write Java programs on OS X and you'll even discover how to integrate them with the Cocoa APIs. Shows how Java programs can be integrated with any Mac OS X feature, such as NSView widgets or screen savers Reveals the requirements for integrating Java with native OS X applications Covers OS X libraries and behaviors unique to working with Java With this book, you will learn that creating Java-based applications that integrate closely with OS X is not a myth! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Real-world guidance on developing a terrific Mac OS X user interface Certain challenges exist in working with the Mac OS X user interface design. This Developer Reference guide shows developers what can be done and how to do it. Written by an Apple-recommended independent UI designer, it offers practical advice and detailed explanations, including why to use various application GUI components in Mac OS X based on Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and common wisdom that occasionally overrules the HIG. This book will appeal especially to software developers and GUI designers who are familiar with other platforms (i.e. Windows) and new to Mac OS X. Packed with real-world tips and advice, it demonstrates how to create a user interface that pleases the demanding Mac user.
* Shows how and why the user interface needs to be developed in the early stages of product planning * Offers valuable Mac GUI design insight from an industry pro and examples from real-world projects * Expands Apple's Human Interface Guidelines with practical advice, tips, and tricks * Especially valuable for developers moving to Mac from other platforms * Part of the Developer Reference series Mac OS X User Interface Design gives developers the knowledge they need to produce powerful Mac GUIs.