General problem: Uninstalling Apps, all files

I don't remember right now, of all the stuff I have installed on my Macs, exactly how Apps behave.
First of all, I suspect that some Apps comes with a uninstall facility, maybe in the Installer?
[ One thing I will find a thread for is how I uninstall the Developer stuff folder (all files!) ]
Secondly, I know that Apps nowadays can be uninstalled by dragging the App from the Application folder to the trash, and emptying it.
But Apps in Mac App Store, are they designed so that they do not have to be uninstalled more carefully?
I think of stuff that fills the Library folders, and also other places in the machine, like iPhoto Libraries, that can be moved, swithched between and so forth.
Thanks!
/groundliner

You're right - some apps (notably newer Adobe apps) come with an uninstaller. Some major developers, such as Microsoft for Office, don't offer an easy way to uninstall. Some (if not most) Apple apps can be uninstalled simply by dragging the app to the Trash. MOST apps seem to have neither an uninstaller nor are completely removed when trashing.
So what do you do in the latter case? First, get in touch with the developer and ask if there is some method to get rid off the app and its auxiliary files. You can - although you must be careful and realize that all auxiliary files may not be found - use something such as AppCleaner or AppZapper to try to get rid of all of the files. I only recommend these apps for experienced users (and others will, vociferously, disagree with me!).
Just my 2¢....
Clinton

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