WEBOBJECTS | OPENSTEP & NEXTSTEP | EOF | D'OLE & PDO | GENERAL DOCS
Here's a complete list of current documentation that you can order, view online, or download to your local machine.

WebObjects whitepapers
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These papers introduce the WebObjects Framework and describe how the framework lets you integrate existing data and business logic into a dynamic Web application. They discuss how WebObjects helps you link the Web and your existing databases, operating systems, and other infrastructure. For managers of information services, system administrators, and webmasters.

Getting Started
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If you're a first time user, start here to learn the basics of how to create and run WebObjects applications.

WebObjects Developer's Guide
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A guide to building and understanding WebObjects applications. Takes a close look at the WebObjects scripting language. Additional sections explain the WebObjects architecture and tells you how to integrate your code into the request-response loop, create reusable components, create client-side components, take advantage of powerful Foundation Framework features, and more. Filled with example code. For all WebObjects programmers.

Discovering OPENSTEP: A Developer Tutorial
(Windows version)
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Discovering OPENSTEP provides an introduction to OPENSTEP programming on WIndows NT. It guides the reader through the creation of three applications of increasing complexity. Along the way, it explains concepts and illustrates aspects of Objective-C, OpenStep classes, the development environment, and programming techniques. A short appendix offers a summary of object-oriented programming. ($16.00, 226 pages, paperback)

Discovering OPENSTEP: A Developer Tutorial
(Mach version)
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Introduces programmers to NeXT's OPENSTEP 4.0 Developer product by guiding them through the creation of three applications of increasing complexity. The tutorials demonstrate and explain programming techniques, Objective-C fundamentals, common APIs, and usage of the developement tools. Along the way they present summaries of important concepts and paradigms. The book also includes a chapter directing readers to programming resources, further information, and services such as training and support. An appendix offers a concise discussion of object-oriented programming. ($15.00, 232 pages, paperback)

NEXTSTEP Quick Start
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For use with OPENSTEP 4.0 Mach and NEXTSTEP 3.3. Step-by-step instructions for performing basic NEXTSTEP tasks, such as running applications and working with files. Use this book first to get started with NEXTSTEP. Available in multiple languages. ($15.95, 51 pages, paperback)

NEXTSTEP User's Guide
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For use with OPENSTEP 4.0 Mach and NEXTSTEP 3.3. A complete guide to using the NEXTSTEP operating system and the applications that come with it, from the basics to the details. Features step-by-step, task-oriented information. Available in multiple languages. ($30.95, 384 pages, paperback)

NEXTSTEP Power Tips
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For use with OPENSTEP 4.0 Mach and NEXTSTEP 3.3. A quick reference to shortcuts and tips for using NEXTSTEP software. It also includes a roadmap to other user documentation as well as information on how to contact NeXT for a variety of services. Available in multiple languages. ($10.95, 24 pages, paperback)

PDO whitepapers
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An introduction to the Portable Distributed Objects technology, presenting both technical and business perspectives. These papers describe how Portable Distributed Objects provides you with transparent object distribution so that your objects can communicate across networks of any size.

D'OLE Developer's Guide
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Distributed OLE is available today, and this book shows you how to use it. Using real-world examples, the book steps you through the process of making your OpenStep objects available on Windows through OLE. ($22.95, 98 pages, paperback)

Enterprise Object Framework whitepapers
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An introduction to the Enterprise Object Framework technology, presenting both technical and business perspectives. These papers describe how the Enterprise Object Framework lets you link relational database storage with advanced object-oriented development to construct business objects that seamlessly combine your business logic with existing data stored in relational databases.

Using Enterprise Objects Framework with OPENSTEP 2.1 (Mach & Windows)
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Using Enterprise Objects Framework with OPENSTEP describes how to create an Enterprise Objects Framework application on OPENSTEP. It includes a tutorial and a chapter on creating a user interface for an OPENSTEP Enterprise Objects Framework application. ($14.00, 88 pages, paperback)

Enterprise Object Framework Developer's Guide 2.1
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The Enterprise Objects Framework Developer's Guide describes how to develop database applications using the Enterprise Objects Framework tools and classes. It includes an architectural overview of the product, and descriptions of programming tips and techniques. An appendix offers a summary of Entity-Relationship Modeling. ($24.00, 251 pages, paperback)

Enterprise Object Framework Developer's Guide 2.0
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The Enterprise Objects Framework Developer's Guide describes how to develop database applications using the Enterprise Objects Framework tools and classes. It includes a tutorial, an architectural overview of the product, and descriptions of programming tips and techniques. An appendix offers a summary of Entity-Relationship Modeling. ($24.95, 230 pages, paperback)

Enterprise Object Framework Developer's Guide 1.x
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The Enterprise Objects Framework Developer's Guide describes how to develop database applications using the Enterprise Objects Framework tools and classes. It includes an architectural overview of the product, and descriptions of programming tips and techniques. An appendix offers a summary of Entity-Relationship Modeling. ($24.95, 230 pages, paperback)

Appkit Reference
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The complete reference for OpenStep Application kit classes and protocols. The Appkit provides everything the user sees and touches: windows, buttons, formatted text, etc.

Foundation Reference
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A reference for NeXT's Foundation classes, which are core to any OpenStep, Enterprise Objects, or WebObjects application. All programmers should gain a thorough understanding of the concepts and classes that make up Foundation.

Object-Oriented Programming and the Objective-C Language
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An introduction to the principles of object-oriented programming in OPENSTEP and the official description of the Objective-C language. Objective-C is easy to learn and use because it adds very little syntax to the C programming language. It's dynamic nature allows you to accomplish things not possible in most other object-oriented languages. For any OPENSTEP programmer. ($24.95, 172 pages, paperback)

Working with Interface Builder
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A hands-on, award-winning book designed to help you get your job done with the updated Interface Builder, released with NEXTSTEP 3.3 and the Enterprise Objects Framework 1.1. For any programmer using Interface Builder to design objects that truly work in NEXTSTEP. ($24.95, 166 pages, paperback)