MacOS Application

A MacOS Application is a desktop application that enables desktop user productivity through MacOS platform features and interface.

• Context:
  • It can utilize MacOS Platform APIs through application frameworks.
  • It can implement MacOS Interface Guidelines through interface elements.
  • It can integrate with MacOS System Services through service integration.
  • It can access MacOS File System through file operations.
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  • It can (often) provide Sandboxed Environment through security controls.
  • It can (often) support Dark Mode Interface through theme adaptation.
  • It can (often) enable Multi Window Management through window controls.
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  • It can range from being a Basic MacOS Application to being an Advanced MacOS Application, depending on its application scope.
  • It can range from being a Terminal MacOS Application to being a Graphical MacOS Application, depending on its interface type.
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  • It can integrate with iCloud Service for data synchronization.
  • It can connect to Apple ID System for user authentication.
  • It can support Apple Script for task automation.
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• Examples:
  • MacOS Productivity Applications (desktop productivity applications), such as:
    • MacOS Document Processing Applications (desktop document processing applications), such as:
      • MacOS Pages Application (document editing application) for document creation.
      • MacOS Word Application (word processing application) for document editing.
    • MacOS Spreadsheet Applications (desktop spreadsheet applications), such as:
      • MacOS Numbers Application (spreadsheet application) for data organization.
      • MacOS Excel Application (spreadsheet processing application) for data analysis.
  • MacOS Development Applications (desktop development applications), such as:
    • MacOS Code Development Applications (desktop code development applications), such as:
      • MacOS Xcode Application (integrated development application) for iOS development.
      • MacOS VSCode Application (code editing application) for cross platform development.
    • MacOS Terminal Applications (desktop terminal applications), such as:
      • MacOS Terminal Application (command line application) for shell operations.
      • MacOS iTerm Application (terminal emulation application) for command execution.
  • MacOS Creative Applications (desktop creative applications), such as:
    • MacOS Image Editing Applications (desktop image editing applications), such as:
      • MacOS Photoshop Application (photo editing application) for image manipulation.
      • MacOS Pixelmator Application (image processing application) for photo editing.
    • MacOS Video Editing Applications (desktop video editing applications), such as:
      • MacOS Final Cut Application (video editing application) for video production.
      • MacOS iMovie Application (video processing application) for video editing.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Windows Application, which uses windows platform.
  • Linux Application, which uses linux platform.
  • Web Application, which runs in browser environment.
• See: Desktop Application, Application Framework, MacOS Platform, Apple Ecosystem.

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