Everything you need to know to start creating native applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The iPhone SDK and the Xcode tools are the official Apple tools used for creating native iPhone applications. This information-packed book presents a complete introduction to the iPhone SDK and the Xcode tools, as well as the Objective-C language that is necessary to create these native applications. Solid coverage and real-world examples walk you through the process for developing mobile applications for the iPhone that can then be distributed through Apple’s iTunes Application store.
The hands-on approach shows you how to develop your first iPhone application while getting you acquainted with the iPhone SDK and the array of Xcode tools. A thorough tutorial on the features and syntax of the Objective-C language helps you get the most out of the iPhone SDK, and an in-depth look at the features of the iPhone SDK enables you to maximize each of these features in your applications.
- Provides an introductory look at how the iPhone SDK and Xcode tools work with the Objective-C language to create native iPhone applications
- Familiarizes you with the latest version of the iPhone SDK and the newest Xcode tools that ship with Snow Leopard
- Walks you through developing your first iPhone applications
- Focuses on the features and syntax of the Objective-C language so that you can get the most out of the iPhone SDK
With this hands-on guide, you’ll quickly get started developing applications for the iPhone with both the iPhone SDK and the latest Xcode tools.
From the Back Cover
Get started developing iPhone apps using the Apple iPhone SDK
Learning to develop iPhone applications doesn’t need to be an overwhelming undertaking. This book provides an easy-to-follow,example-driven introduction to the fundamentals of the Apple iPhone SDK and offers you a clear understanding of how things are done when programming iPhone applications with Objective-C. As you progress through the exercises featured in each chapter, you will discover the simple logic behind each step required for creating your own iPhone applications. When you reach the end of the book, you will be prepared to confidently tackle your next iPhone programming challenge.
Beginning iPhone SDK:
- Explains how the fundamental concepts of outlets and actions allow your code to interact with the visual elements in Interface Builder
- Describes the use of the various views that make up the user interface (UI) of your iPhone apps
- Shows you how to build Tab Bar, Navigation, and Utility applications
- Explores the powerful Table view and how it can be used to display rows of data
- Discusses using application settings to persist application preferences
- Demonstrates how to implement multi-touch capability in your iPhone application
- Introduces the various techniques you can apply to develop animations for the iPhone
Book Details
- Paperback: 552 pages
- Publisher: Wrox (January 7, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470500972
- ISBN-13: 978-0470500972
- File Size: 43.7 MiB
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