Chapter 24. Mac OS X Development: The Tools

Every copy of Snow Leopard comes with the same set of developer tools used by software engineers both inside and outside Apple to develop applications for the Mac and iPhone. Some of these tools are behemoth environments whose brambles are criss-crossed with the narrow paths cut by tutorials. Some are utilities useful to programmers and non-programmers alike. And some of these tools defy explanation, yet invite exploration. Whether you've bought your Mac to write the next big iPhone game, or whether you're an avid novice looking for more toys to play with, developer tools on Snow Leopard are ready to flex your imagination.

Apple Developer Connection

The tools provided on the installation disc are just ...

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