Appendix B. Apps, Packages, and Bundles
Apps, packages, and bundles are interrelated terms that describe the way in which apps and other software products are distributed. Bundles provide a convenient and structured way to keep together the various files that make up a project. These files can include the code itself, resources such as images and sound, localizable strings, icons, and various other files. Some file types, such as resource files, are standard (txt
, rtf
, mov
, and the like), whereas others, such as property lists (plist
files), are specific to the Apple frameworks and operating system.
Bundles are used to assemble files for apps, frameworks, plug-ins, and Dashboard widgets. Each type of bundle has its own structure. This means that, ...
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