Blossary – OS X Terms Collection

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This Blossary defines terms that are used in the OS X Reference Library.Some of these terms are specific to OS X or other Apple products and technologies, while others are commonly used in computer-related endeavors.

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Company: Apple Inc.

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Created by: Karl Schaeffer

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Active Executable

The executable environment that Xcode uses when you run or debug a product.

Active Extension

A filename extension claimed by at least one application registered with Launch Services.

Active SDK

The SDK used to build a product and the runtime environment on which the product is to run.

Active Target

The target that Xcode uses when you build the project.

Active Window

A window that applies to the user’s current task. Active windows are distinguished from inactive windows by the look of the title bar and the window controls. The active window is typically the ...

Adaptor

For databases, a mechanism that connects your application to a particular database server. For each type of server you use, you need a separate adaptor. WebObjects provides an adaptor for databases ...

Adaptor Layer

In WebObjects, a sublayer of the access layer that provides classes that communicate directly with data sources.