You have a great idea for an app, but where do you
begin? Objective-C is the universal language of iPhone,
iPad, and Mac apps, and Objective-C for Absolute
Beginners, Second Edition starts you on the path to
mastering this language and its latest release. Using a
hands-on approach, you'll learn how to think in
programming terms, how to use Objective-C to construct
program logic, and how to synthesize it all into working
apps. Gary Bennett, an experienced app developer and
trainer, will guide you on your journey to becoming a
successful app developer. If you're looking to take the
first step towards App Store success, Objective-C for
Absolute Beginners is the place to start. What you'll
learn * The fundamentals of computer programming: how to
understand variables, design data structures, and work
with file systems * The logic of object-oriented
programming: how to use Classes, Objects, and Methods *
The flexibility of Apple's developer tools: how to
install Xcode and write programs in Objective-C * The
power of Cocoa and Cocoa touch: how to make Mac OS X
applications or iOS apps that do cool stuff Who this
book is for Everyone!This book is for anyone who wants
to learn to develop apps for the Mac, iPhone, and iPad
using the Objective-C programming language. No previous
programming experience is necessary! Table of Contents *
Becoming a Great iPhone/iPad or Mac Programmer *
Programming Basics * It's All About the Data * Making
Decisions About...and Planning Program Flow * Object
Oriented Programming with Objective-C * Learning
Objective-C and Xcode * Objective-C Classes, Objects,
and Methods * Diving into Objective-C * More Data
Comparison * Creating User Interfaces * Storing
Information * Protocols and Delegates * Memory,
Addresses, and Pointers * Debugging Programs with
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