Programming the Display PostScript System with NeXTSTEP
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Author Description
This book is the official guide to the Display PostScript system as implemented in the NeXTSTEP operating system. It provides developers with the necessary information to create sophisticated graphical applications, manage windowing environments, and handle complex typography using the PostScript language.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the technical implementation and integration of the Display PostScript system within the NeXTSTEP computing environment. Adobe Systems provides a comprehensive manual for developers seeking to leverage the PostScript imaging model to render high-quality graphics and typography on screen. The text serves as a primary technical reference for understanding the interface between the window server and the PostScript interpreter.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed architectural overview of the Display PostScript (DPS) extension.
- Programming interfaces for NeXTSTEP application development.
- Technical specifications for imaging models and coordinate systems.
- Implementation guidelines for handling fonts, paths, and graphics contexts.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this as a foundational technical manual for legacy NeXTSTEP development. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density and the necessity of prior PostScript knowledge to effectively utilize the provided code examples.
Page Count:
380
Publication Date:
1991-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201581353
ISBN-13:
9780201581355
Technical Reference
Postscript Computer Program Language
Programming
Computer Science
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