Mastering iOS 7Core Programming Fundamentals with Objective-C and Xcode

iOS 7 Programming Fundamentals: Objective-C, Xcode, and Cocoa Basics by Matt Neuburg (Author)

Publisher: O’Reilly Media (October 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1491945575

ISBN-13: 978-1491945575

BOOK DESCRIPTION

If you’re getting started with iOS development or want a firmer grasp of the basics, this practical guide provides a clear view of its fundamental building blocks—Objective-C, Xcode, and Cocoa Touch. You’ll learn object-oriented concepts, understand how to use Apple’s development tools, and discover how Cocoa provides the essential functionality iOS apps need. Dozens of example projects are available on GitHub.

Once you master the fundamentals, you’ll be ready to tackle iOS app development details with Matt Neuburg’s companion guide, Programming iOS 7—coming in December 2013.

• Explore the C language to learn how Objective-C works
• Learn instance creation and why it’s essential
• Tour the lifecycle of an Xcode project, from inception to App Store
• Build interfaces with nibs and the nib editor
• Understand Cocoa’s event-driven model and design patterns
• Utilize accessors, key-value coding, and properties
• Leverage ARC-based memory management
• Send messages and data between Cocoa objects