The Architecture of macOS
Here’s the key components and architecture of macOS:
- XNU is a hybrid kernel or Unix based kernel that serves as the foundation for macOS. It combine elements from FreeBSD with the Mach microkernel.
- macOS utilizes several frameworks for its graphical user interface (GUI). It includes Cocoa and Carbon.
- macOS has a window server process which responsible for managing windows, compositing graphics, handling input events, and coordinating with the graphics hardware.
- macOS uses metal framework for graphics rendering, which provides low level access to the GPU.
- macOS provides several security features to protect data and privacy.
What is macOS?
macOS is built on a Unix based architecture and provides users with a reliable and user friendly experience. In this article, we will understand macOS in detail.