| | DDJ>SP 89: ON BEING OR BECOMING A MACINTOSH DEVELOPER |
 | | While enthusiasm for the Macintosh as a programming platform has been largely responsible for the more than 3000 currently available applications, Apple realizes that programmers and developers need support if they are to continue producing new and better software for Macintosh (and Apple II) systems. |
 | | Although the company has supported developers through their Certified Developer program since 1983, it's just recently that Apple expanded that service by creating three basic programs -- the Apple Programmers and Developers Association (APDA), Apple Associates, and Apple Partners (formerly Certified Developers)--through which third-party developers have access to what previously were in-house resources. |
 | | Members can order Apple development tools, like the Macintosh Programmers Workshop (MPW) and MacApp, and documentation, such as "Inside Macintosh," and "Macintosh and Apple II Technical Notes." Members can also order third-party development products -- compilers, development utilities, and books. |
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