Mac Programming For Dummies

You know that your Mac is easy to use for word processing and building spreadsheets -- now find out how easy it is to use for programming. Even if you've never written a line of code, Mac Programming For Dummies, transforms you from plain ol' user into the propeller-head you were destined to become. Mac fanatic Dan Parks Sydow takes you behind the screens of the Mac's revolutionary graphical user interface so you can hack out your own user-friendly software. You discover how to use the ResEdit resource editor to customize the way that your Mac's operating system looks and acts, and then you plunge into the powerful programming language C. A CD-ROM bundled with the book comes chock-full of indispensable and fun tools, from a lite version of Metrowerks' industry-standard CodeWarrior C compiler and Apple's ResEdit, to an assortment of programming goodies.

Mac Programming For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for those who have never programmed before or for those who have tried programming but quit in frustration. This easy-to-use reference breaks down programming basics into small, manageable, individual topics and provides you with the information you need to start programming right away!

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Get the fundamentals you need to create a great Macintosh program
• Use ResEdit to create graphical program elements, such as windows and menus, without any programming
• Follow along on a guided tour of the development process for Macintosh programs
• Get a thorough introduction to CodeWarrior, the tool that turns code into a full-fledged Mac program
• Discover why you should use the C programming language and how it differs from other languages
• Peruse special appendixes that provide helpful tips on problem solving and act as handy references for Toolbox calls and the C language
• Plus Dan's Lists of Top Ten Mac Programming Tips:
  • Ten steps to creating a Mac program
  • Ten Toolbox functions you can't live without
  • Ten common Mac programming mistakes