User Interface Design Principles
Macintosh users want applications to have the consistency,
intuitive design, and ease of use that is characteristic of
the Macintosh. This session teaches the basic human
interface design principles that make the Macintosh what it
is. Learn to implement Modelessness, Direct Manipulation,
User Control, Forgiveness, Feedback and Dialog, and other
interface design principles to create applications that
users find intuitive, friendly, elegant, and powerful.
Adopting the Mac OS X User Experience
Your users expect their applications to behave and feel as
if they belong on Mac OS X. Paying attention to user
experience related details, mimicking common behaviors, and
adopting the new appearance and layout guidelines for Mac OS
X helps you deliver an application which meets these
expectations. Learn how to adopt Aqua and avoid common
errors and oversights.
Mac OS X Party Favors: System Prefs, Screensaver,
Installers, & DiscRecording
In this virtual grab bag of fun topics you'll gain valuable
insight on Why, When, and How you can create a Mac OS X
screensaver, a System Preferences pane, leverage the Mac OS
X installer, and integrate DiscRecording capabilities into
your own application just like iTunes does.
Accessibility Overview
Apple is committed to making Mac OS X accessible to all
users. This session highlights the latest developments
including the new Accessibility APIs coming to Mac OS X.
Special attention will be given to the Section 508
requirements.
Going International with Mac OS X
Every version of Mac OS X ships in multiple languages on a
single CD creating immediate global delivery of exciting new
features and functionality. This session explains how
developers can use the very same localization technologies
and tools to quickly and efficiently deliver their products
into lucrative international markets.
Speech Technologies in Mac OS X
An in-depth look at Speech Recognition and Synthesis (Text
to Speech) offering high quality and natural sound.
Speech-enabled applications offer many benefits to Mac
users, especially those with accessibility needs. Learn what
you get for free in your Mac OS X applications and what you
need to do to deliver the Speech experience for your
customers.
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