This book provides a learning path for a Java developer new to the
Mac OS X platform. It assumes a basic working familiarity with Java.
- Chapter 1
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Covers the history of Mac OS X and provides a preliminary
introduction to the platform.
- Chapter 2
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Explores the technical underpinnings of the Mac OS X Java
implementation, including the layout, classpath, and additions to the
standard Java environment.
- Chapter 3
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Explores the pragmatics of Java development, including how to set up
your development environment, and an overview of available tools.
- Chapter 4
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Builds a local desktop application in Swing and examines how to
extend this application while still retaining cross-platform
capability.
- Chapter 5
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Discusses and gives examples of Apple's various
additions to the Java platform.
- Chapter 6
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Looks at the potential pitfalls of developing applications that are
intended for multiple platforms and examines how to mitigate them.
- Chapter 7
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Describes how to package and deliver an application to end users that
looks and behaves like a native Mac OS X application.
- Chapter 8
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Examines how to build client applications that are delivered via the
Web, including applets and Web Start applications.
- Chapter 9
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Discusses how to make an application generate human speech and
respond to your speech.
- Chapter 10
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Examines an application that provides support for rich multimedia.
- Chapter 11
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Adds real-time support and interactive spellchecking to an
application.
- Chapter 12
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Provides basic information on installation, setup, and usage of the
popular MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
- Chapter 13
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Builds and debugs a web application using standard Java presentation
technologies.
- Chapter 14
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Examines the development process for creating Enterprise
JavaBeans™ on Mac OS X, and details installation of
the JBoss application server.
- Chapter 15
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Builds XML-RPC and SOAP web services and communicates with these
services by using Apple's AppleScript scripting
package.
