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Everything about QuickDraw GX
QuickDraw GX was a replacement for the QuickDraw (QD) 2D graphics engine and Printing Manager inside the classic Mac OS. Its underlying drawing platform was an object oriented, resolution-independent, retained mode system, making it much easier for programmers to perform common tasks. Additionally, GX added various curve-drawing commands that had been lacking from QD, as well as introducing TrueType as its basic font system. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: QuickDraw GXA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: QuickDraw: detecting HIV in whole blood using an integrated paper-based consumable that enables direct amplification of purified RNA from paperInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Inside MacintoshThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: QuickDrawCited 2 times
- Go sideways: TrueTypeA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Fonts on MacintoshA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
🆕 Influential since 2022
📚 Books worth reading
Inside MacintoshApple Computer Inc. · 1986
Inside MacintoshApple Computer Inc. · 1994
Inside MacintoshApple Computer Inc. · 1994
Inside MacintoshApple Computer Inc. · 1994- 📕Inside Macintosh · 1994
- 📕Inside Macintosh · 1994
- 📕QuickDraw GXApple Computer Inc · 1994
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