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Object-oriented application framework for classic Mac OS
MacApp is the object oriented application framework for Apple Computer's discontinued classic Mac OS. Released in 1985, it transitioned from Object Pascal to C++ in 1991's version 3.0 release, which offered support for much of System 7's new functionality. MacApp was used for a variety of major applications, including Adobe Photoshop and SoftPress Freeway. Microsoft's MFC and Borland's OWL were both based directly on MacApp concepts. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: MacAppA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: C [plus plus] programming with MacAppThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Application frameworks: experience with MacAppCited 0 times
- Go sideways: Bedrock (framework)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: Carbon (API)A closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕C [plus plus] programming with MacAppDavid A. Wilson · 1990
Programming with MacAppDavid A. Wilson · 1990- 📕C⁺⁺ programming with MacAppDavid A. Wilson · 1990
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