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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Bronx, NY 10471
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Hey all, I am interested in programming for the Macintosh platform. I have dabbled in a little java, perl, etc. but all for the PC. Is there any good places for tutorials about AppleScript, or whatever? If not, does anyone recommend any book to get started? I am primarily interested in having my program interface with iChat if possible? I am unclear about AppleEvents, and where to get them, etc. I just need a good beginner tutorial or reference.
I am willing to learn whatever language needed. I am a Computer Engineering major in college, but I am the only one with a Mac.
Sincerely,
Mel
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Lawrence, KS
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Glad to have you on board. So you're the only one with a Mac, ah? Unless you are doing Windows development you made a great choice! There's a very broad range of work that you can undertake on your Mac.
First you need to get a hold of the latest Apple Developer Tools. These are free from Apple. You also may want to join the Apple Developer Connection. There's a free option available.
As far as books goes, it depends on what framework you will developing on i.e., Cocoa, Carbon or Java.
For an absolute Cocoa beginner, I recommend:
"Learning Cocoa with Objective C" By Apple Computer, Inc._, James Duncan_Davidson
For Java on MacOSX I recommend:
"Mac OS X for Java Geeks" By Will_Iverson
For AppleScript and other stuff, I'm sure some else on the forum will give you a tip. That's not my bag. In the mean time here are some links:
http://www.apple.com/developer/
http://cocoadevcentral.com/articles/...are_basics.php
http://www.stepwise.com/
http://www.macdevcenter.com/mac/
Enjoy!
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Join Date: Mar 2000
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Great! I already got the Developer tools installed and what not, for compiling unix programs that I download. I am not doing windows development at the moment, so it's pretty cool that i can take up my interest. Maybe I should start with Java, because that's easy and I know it (but havent messed with it since 1.2)
If anyone has any info on AppleScript, that'd be great.
Sincerely,
Mel
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Join Date: Aug 2001
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Originally posted by melman101:
Great! I already got the Developer tools installed and what not, for compiling unix programs that I download. I am not doing windows development at the moment, so it's pretty cool that i can take up my interest. Maybe I should start with Java, because that's easy and I know it (but havent messed with it since 1.2)
If anyone has any info on AppleScript, that'd be great.
Sincerely,
Mel
Applescript documentation is sadly lacking, but a google search should turn up something. Java would be an excellent place to start. It's improved a LOT since 1.2, and works very well with OSX.
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O'Reilly has a bookshelf, where you can rent the books for $10 bucks a month, 2 week free trial. I like it so far. I started reading Mac OS X for Java Geeks.
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Dedicated MacNNer
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Any books that are good for learning Java by Oreilly? I think this Mac OS X for Java Geeks, makes me need a refresher course in java. Thanks for all help
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