With OS X
Lion, Apple has introduced many new features for users, but also for
developers. One of them is the sandboxing applications, mandatory term for
distributed applications through the Mac App Store. What is sandboxing? What
changes does it for users? And especially that he changes for developers?
A sandbox with walls twelve feet
high
It is
traditionally possible for an application to access all data and software and
hardware functions available. This logic, which makes the operating system on
the front of the stage, has allowed the development of many system utilities,
drivers, and most advanced applications. In this case, an application is free
to come and go on his playground, and to do what she wants.




