Published: January 2011
Essential Skills--Made Easy!
Develop, test, and debug iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch applications with help from this practical resource. iOS SDK Programming: A Beginner's Guide shows you how to use Objective-C and Apple's new Xcode 4 development environment with an integrated, easy-to-use Interface Builder. You'll learn which UIView subclasses to use when laying out an iOS app and master all of the iOS user interface controls. Setting application preferences and storing application data are also covered. The book explains how to integrate multimedia into your apps and develop universal apps that run on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. You'll learn how to take advantage of the iPad's larger display and the new features of iOS 4.2. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to create the next bit hit in the iTunes App Store!
Designed for Easy Learning:
Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered
Tips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
Cautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoid
Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated
has more than 16 years experience in IT. He has programmed using everything from AWK to Objective-C, including stints as a web designer and Oracle PL/SQL developer. James currently works full time as an independent iPhone and iPad developer. He is the author of four books, including
iPhone SDK Programming: A Beginner’s Guide
and
Objective-C for iPhone Programmers: A Beginner’s Guide
, both from McGraw-Hill.
Blake Ward (Durango, CO) Ph.D.
has spent more than 30 years programming and managing software development. He is currently an independent iPhone and Android developer. Blake has worked as a researcher and in management at Apple, Xerox PARC, and numerous startups.
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