Head First iPhone and iPad Development: A Learner's Guide to Creating Objective-C Applications for the iPhone and iPad

Head First iPhone and iPad Development: A Learner's Guide to Creating Objective-C Applications for the iPhone and iPad
Dan Pilone (Author), Tracey Pilone (Author)

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Let's say you have a killer app idea for iPhone and iPad. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone and iPad Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll not only learn how to design for Apple's devices, you'll also master the iPhone SDK tools -- including Xcode -- and Objective-C programming principles to make your app stand out.

Whether you're a seasoned Mac developer who wants to jump into the App store, or someone with strong object-oriented programming skills but no Mac experience, this book is a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone and iPad applications.

• Install the iPhone OS SDK and get started using XCode
• Put Objective-C core concepts to work, including message passing, protocols, properties, and memory management
• Take advantage of iPhone OS patterns such as datasources and delegates
• Preview your applications in the Simulator
• Build more complicated interactions that utilize multiple views, data entry/editing, and rotation
• Work with the iPhone's camera, GPS, and accelerometer
• Optimize, test, and distribute your application

  We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First iPhone and iPad Development has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

• Rank: #50114 in Books
• Published on: 2013-06-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 675 pages

Learning iOS Programming: From Xcode to App Store

Learning iOS Programming: From Xcode to App Store
Alasdair Allan (Author)

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Get a rapid introduction to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch programming. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to develop your first marketable iOS application, from opening Xcode to submitting your product to the App Store. Whether you’re a developer new to Mac programming or an experienced Mac developer ready to tackle iOS, this is your book.

You’ll learn about Objective-C and the core frameworks hands-on by writing several sample iOS applications, giving you the basic skills for building your own applications independently. Packed with code samples, this book is refreshed and updated for iOS 6 and Xcode 4.

• Discover the advantages of building native iOS apps
• Get started with Objective-C and the Cocoa Touch frameworks
• Dive deep into the table view classes for building user interfaces
• Handle data input, parse XML and JSON documents, and store data on SQLite
• Use iOS sensors, including the accelerometer, magnetometer, camera, and GPS
• Build apps that use the Core Location and MapKit frameworks
• Integrate Apple’s iCloud service into your applications
• Walk through the process of distributing your polished app to the App Store

• Rank: #26852 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.17" h x .98" w x 7.01" l, 1.60 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 452 pages