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macOS Development

macOS development involves creating native desktop applications for Mac computers using Swift and Apple's AppKit framework.

Overview

macOS development focuses on building desktop applications for Mac computers. macOS apps leverage Apple's frameworks and design guidelines to provide native Mac experiences.

macOS developers create applications that integrate with system features like Spotlight, Menu Bar, and macOS services.

Key Technologies

Languages

Swift
Objective-C
SwiftUI

Frameworks

AppKit
SwiftUI
Core Data
Combine

Tools

Xcode
Instruments
Mac App Store

Key Concepts

AppKit Framework

Use AppKit to build native macOS applications with windows, menus, and standard Mac UI components.

SwiftUI for macOS

Build modern macOS apps using SwiftUI's declarative syntax for cross-platform development.

macOS Integration

Integrate apps with macOS features like Spotlight, Services, and system preferences.

App Distribution

Distribute macOS apps through the Mac App Store or direct distribution methods.

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