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Real-world guidance on developing a terrific Mac OS X user interface Certain challenges exist in working with the Mac OS X user interface design. This Developer Reference guide shows developers what can be done and how to do it. Written by an Apple-recommended independent UI designer, it offers practical advice and detailed explanations, including why to use various application GUI components in Mac OS X based on Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and common wisdom that occasionally overrules the HIG. This book will appeal especially to software developers and GUI designers who are familiar with other platforms (i.e. Windows) and new to Mac OS X. Packed with real-world tips and advice, it demonstrates how to create a user interface that pleases the demanding Mac user. * Shows how and why the user interface needs to be developed in the early stages of product planning * Offers valuable Mac GUI design insight from an industry pro and examples from real-world projects * Expands Apple's Human Interface Guidelines with practical advice, tips, and tricks * Especially valuable for developers moving to Mac from other platforms * Part of the Developer Reference series Mac OS X User Interface Design gives developers the knowledge they need to produce powerful Mac GUIs.

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