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Developer Tools for Mac

CNET Download.com features all the latest developer software, including HTML editors, ActiveX components, Java tools, Java applets, and everything else you need to get your geek on. See all 2,391 products in this category.

for the week of: November 22Downloads
  1. 1.
    Apple Java for OS X 10.4

    Java Software1,243

  2. 2.
    Apple Xcode

    IDE Software409

  3. 3.
    Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

    Web Development Software348

  4. 4.
    Adobe Fireworks CS4

    Web Development Software236

  5. Watch your favorite videos on your favorite devices.
  6. 5.
    Grid

    Programming Software153

  7. 6.
    SMTP Client Deux

    Programming Software150

  8. 7.
    BBEdit

    Coding Utilities143

  9. Sync files across all computers/devices including your phone.
  10. 8.
    RapidWeaver

    Web Development Software135

  11. 9.
    IBM ViaVoice

    Components & Libraries106

  12. 10.
    Nvu

    Java Software100

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Release date
  1. NimbleKit Nov 25

    Components & Libraries

  2. SEEdit Pro Nov 24

    Coding Utilities

  3. Komodo Edit Nov 24

    Coding Utilities

  4. Komodo IDE Nov 24

    IDE Software

  5. BannerZest Pro Nov 24

    Web Development Software

  6. BannerZest Nov 24

    Web Development Software

  7. Navicat Premium Nov 22

    Database Software

  8. Navicat for Oracle Nov 22

    Database Software

  9. Navicat for PostgreSQL Nov 22

    Database Software

  10. Navicat for MySQL Nov 22

    Database Software

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  1. 1.
    Coda

    Edit HTML, preview site, transfer files & access terminal from one interface.

  2. 2.
    BBEdit

    Popular HTML & text editor.

  3. 3.
    RapidWeaver

    Simple and themeable site publishing app.

  4. 4.
    ShutterBug

    WYSIWYG site creation tool for both beginners and advanced users.

  5. 5.
    Apple Java for OS X 10.4

    Updates the Java Web Start and Java Applet components.

  6. 6.
    Taco HTML Edit

    HTML & PHP text editor.

  7. 7.
    Intel Threading Building Blocks

    Simplify parallel programming for multicore processors.

  8. 8.
    PageSpinner

    Web authoring tool; HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP...

  9. 9.
    MacPerl

    Program in Perl on the Mac.

  10. 10.
    500 Java Tips

    Receive many helpful tips and pointers related to Java programming.

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from the download blog

Chrome extensions site now open for uploads

Posted by Stephen Shankland on Nov 24, 2009
Google asks programmers to start adding their Chrome extensions to the new gallery. Chrome users can't yet download them, though.

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an introduction to Developer Tools

Developer tools are products designed for software developers, who are sometimes called software engineers. These programs allow users to create and maintain software applications ranging from simple Web sites and desktop widgets to video games and large, complex databases. The Developer Tools category is broken down into a variety of languages, platforms, and frameworks for building software applications.

The .NET category consists of tools designed for working with Microsoft .NET Framework, an environment that offers a large library of precoded solutions. ActiveX is another Microsoft technology that allows the embedding of controls, animations, and objects into Web pages. The Components & Libraries section includes preset creations that can be plugged into developing software. The Database section contains tools related to managing, creating, or defining large collections of data. The Java section includes software for working with that object-oriented programming language. Reference & Tutorials includes valuable information for learning more about software development. Source Code includes raw samples of software code for reuse as well as tools for converting and compiling. The Tools & Editors category consists of compilers, interpreters, debuggers, editors, and integrated desktop environments (IDEs) that assist in managing and producing software. Web Engineering products help users manage networks and infrastructures, while Web Page Creation software assists in the publishing of Web pages using standard languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and Ruby on Rails. The XML category has software for creating, editing, and managing XML files. Top programs include No-IP DUC (Dynamic Update Client), ActiveX Control Pad, Actual Drawing, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Hex Workshop, and Web Page Maker.