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Learn the guidelines of integrating Java with native Mac OS X applications with this Devloper Reference book. Java is used to create nearly every type of application that exists and is one of the most required skills of employers seeking computer programmers. Java code and its libraries can be integrated with Mac OS X features, and this book shows you how to do just that. You'll learn to write Java programs on OS X and you'll even discover how to integrate them with the Cocoa APIs. Shows how Java programs can be integrated with any Mac OS X feature, such as NSView widgets or screen savers Reveals the requirements for integrating Java with native OS X applications Covers OS X libraries and behaviors unique to working with Java With this book, you will learn that creating Java-based applications that integrate closely with OS X is not a myth! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Chapter 8: Embedding Cocoa Components; Integrating Objective-C and Java; Coding with the Cocoa Component; Employing the JNI Environment; Handling Events; Summary; Part III: Architecting Alternative Applications; Chapter 9: Understanding JNI; Reviewing JNI; Building JNI Applications from Ant; Integrating with Objective-C; Learning Thread Safety; Converting Strings; Finding More JNI Details; Summary; Chapter 10: Creating Screen Savers; Understanding Screen Savers; Integrating Java Controllers; Wrapping NSBezierPath Commands; Summary; Chapter 11: Creating Terminal Applications Introduction Getting started. Programming Java for OS X ; Introducing the environment ; Understanding Xcode ; Building basic projects ; Deploying applications Bringing guidelines, APIs, and languages together. Porting and designing ; Integrating windows, menus, and dialog boxes ; Embedding cocoa components Architecting alternative applications. Understanding JNI ; Creating screen savers ; Creating terminal applications. Provides information on creating Java applications for Mac OS X, covering such topics as Xcode, porting and designing, embedding Cocoa components, understanding JNI, creating terminal applications, and integrating Java controllers.