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Grouping of software code
An application directory is a grouping of software code, help files and resources that together comprise a complete software package but are presented to the user as a single object. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Application directoryA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Cd-Rom Information ProductsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: X.500 the directory standard and its applicationCited 0 times
- Go sideways: ROX DesktopA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Bundle (macOS)A closely related topic
📖 Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
Cd-Rom Information ProductsC. J. Armstrong · 1990
Professional development schoolsIsmat Abdal-Haqq · 1995- 📕CAO/CAS college guideEamonn P. O'Boyle · 1991
The Best 100 Free Apps for LibrariesJim Hahn · 2013
The industrial laser annual handbookDavid Belforte, Morris Levitt · 1987- 📕The enzyme industryPhilip Rotheim · 1991
Best iPhone appsJosh Clark · 2009
Apps for LibrariansNicole Hennig · 2014
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