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The Most Complete Fragment Book Imaginable
Reading, MA - One of the foundations of Macintosh programming is the code
resource, now referred to as a fragment- whole chunks of code that are used
in any common Mac application, and can be re-used with little or no
modification. Previously programmers have shared this 680x0 code freely with
one another, resulting in a rich assortment of code that has never been
collected - until now. A new book by Addison-Wesley, A Fragment of Your
Imagination fills the need to convert existing code for the new processor.
Author Joe Zobkiw provides the most complete, up-to-the-minute reference on
writing code resources and code fragments. Rather than just compiling chunks
of this vital code, thorough explanations are provided to teach intermediate
to advanced Mac programmers more about how the Macintosh system functions as
a whole.
Intermediate programmers will find information and example code that are of
utmost importance in mastering the Power Macintosh architecture. Advanced
programmers will learn more complicated techniques, including how to build
accelerated code resources for use on both 680x0 and Power Macintosh. All of
the source code and a free version of the development environment Metrowerks
CodeWarrior(tm) Lite are on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Joe Zobkiw is Founder of TripleSoft, a Macintosh software development firm in
Raleigh, NC. He has been a Macintosh software engineer for years, working on
everything from anti-virus to communications to children's educational
software.
Addison-Wesley is a worldwide publishing company based in Reading,
Massachusetts. The Trade Computer Books Group publishes high-quality books
and new technology for business users, programmers, and computer enthusiasts.
A Fragment of Your Imagination is available from your local bookstore at a
suggested retail price of $39.95. ISBN 0-201-48358-0, paperback, 528 pages.
A Note From The Author
My goal in writing A Fragment of Your Imagination was to shed some new light on the deep dark secrets of code resources and code fragments. In doing so I include an introduction to code resources on the 680x0 Macintosh and an introduction to code fragments on the Power Macintosh. I also discuss the following types of code:
- application extensions (also known as plug-ins)
- shared libraries
- system extensions (INIT resources)
- control panels (cdev resources)
- list definitions (LDEF resources)
- control definitions (CDEF resources)
- window definitions (WDEF resources)
- HyperCard externals (XCMD/XFCN resources)
- Photoshop filters
- components (thng resources)
Every chapter includes at least one example program with full source code. The last chapter also includes numerous advanced and undocumented techniques that are sure to help you hack. The CD-ROM not only contains all the source and project files but also a developer utility program to help you make fat and safe-fat resources easily.
In short, I think there is something for everyone in this book and I sincerely hope you enjoy it. Please send me email telling me what you think, I look forward to hearing from you.
Joe Zobkiw
Internet: zobkiw@triplesoft.com
America Online/eWorld: TripleSoft
CompuServe: 74631,1700
Be sure to visit the Fragment Home Page on the World Wide Web at http://www.triplesoft.com/fragment/ for up-to-date information on the book!