# BeOS Sample Code: Application Kit

The Application Kit identifies your application as a distinct entity, and provides a messaging and communication service that lets your application communicate with other applications.

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### Projects

AppKitModel | Shows two different models you can follow when making use of loopers and handlers.
BeBounce | How two windows can use messages to communicate with each other.
colorPickerModule | Demonstrates a protocol for dragging and dropping colors from one application to another.
Container | A simple replicant container.
EZLauncher | How to use the application roster to find and launch applications.
Magnify | The source for Magnify, one of the BeOS's included applications.
Pulse | Another application provided with BeOS, this project shows how to use replicants and the Deskbar.
Scripter | Shows how to send scripting messages to an application, window, or view.
ShelfInspector | Displays the contents of a shelf -- useful for debugging replicants.
Thesaurus | Another example of using scripting messages to communicate between applications.
Watcher | Uses the application roster to keep track of currently running applications and mounted volumes.

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BeOS Release 4.5
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