iOS App Development for Dummies
- 7h 18m
- Jesse Feiler
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2014
If you’ve got incredible iOS ideas, get this book and bring them to life!
iOS 7 represents the most significant update to Apple’s mobile operating system since the first iPhone was released, and even the most seasoned app developers are looking for information on how to take advantage of the latest iOS 7 features in their app designs. That’s where iOS App Development For Dummies comes in! Whether you’re a programming hobbyist wanting to build an app for fun or a professional developer looking to expand into the iOS market, this book will walk you through the fundamentals of building a universal app that stands out in the iOS crowd.
- Walks you through joining Apple’s developer program, downloading the latest SDK, and working with Apple’s developer tools
- Explains the key differences between iPad and iPhone apps and how to use each device’s features to your advantage
- Shows you how to design your app with the end user in mind and create a fantastic user experience
- Covers using nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more
There’s no time like now to tap into the power of iOS – start building the next big app today with help from iOS App Development For Dummies!
About the Author
Jesse Feiler is a developer, consultant, and author specializing in Apple technologies. He is the creator of Minutes Machine for iPad, the meeting management app, and Saranac River Trail and is heard regularly on WAMC Public Radio for the Northeast’s The Roundtable.
In this Book
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Introduction
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What Makes a Great iOS App
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Getting to Know the SDK
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The Nuts and Bolts of an Xcode Project
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Storyboards and the User Experience
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Creating the RoadTrip User Interface
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The Runtime, Managing Memory, and Using Properties
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Working with the Source Editor
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It's (Finally) T ime to Code
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Adding Outlets and Actions to Your RoadTrip Code
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Adding Animation and Sound to Your App
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The Trip Model
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Implementing the Master View Controller
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Working with Split View Controllers and the Master View
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Finishing the Basic App Structure
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How's the Weather? Working with Web Views
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Displaying Events Using a Page View Controller
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Finding Your Way
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Geocoding
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Finding a Location
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Selecting a Destination
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Ten Ways to Be Successful with Apps
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Ten Ways to Be a Happy Developer
