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

Head First iPhone and iPad Development

This manual is a comprehensive guide for creating top-selling iPhone and iPad applications, suitable for both professional developers and individuals with strong object-oriented programming skills. It covers the essential tools and principles, including Xcode and Objective-C programming, to design and master applications for Apple's devices.

• 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

Head First iPhone and iPad Development offers a visually rich format designed to provide a multi-sensory learning experience, making it an ideal resource for anyone looking to create eye-catching applications for Apple's devices.