If youre getting started with iOS development, or want a firmer grasp of the basics, this practical guide provides a clear view of its fundamental building blocksObjective-C, Xcode, and Cocoa Touch. Youll learn object-oriented concepts, understand how to use Apples development tools, and discover how Cocoa provides the underlying functionality iOS apps need to have. Dozens of example projects are available at GitHub.Once you master the fundamentals, youll be ready to tackle the details of iOS app development with author Matt Neuburgs companion guide Programming iOS 7.Explore the C language to learn how Objective-C worksLearn how instances are created, and why theyre so importantTour the lifecycle of an Xcode project, from inception to App StoreDiscover how to build interfaces with nibs and the nib editorExplore Cocoas use of Objective-C linguistic featuresUse Cocoas event-driven model and major design patternsLearn the role of accessors, key-value coding, and propertiesUnderstand the power of ARC-based object memory managementSend messages and data between Cocoa objects

If youre getting started with iOS development, or want a firmer grasp of the basics, this practical guide provides a clear view of its fundamental building blocksObjective-C, Xcode, and Cocoa Touch. Youll learn object-oriented concepts, understand how to use Apples development tools, and discover how Cocoa provides the underlying functionality iOS apps need to have. Dozens of example projects are available at GitHub.Once you master the fundamentals, youll be ready to tackle the details of iOS app development with author Matt Neuburgs companion guide Programming iOS 7.Explore the C language to learn how Objective-C worksLearn how instances are created, and why theyre so importantTour the lifecycle of an Xcode project, from inception to App StoreDiscover how to build interfaces with nibs and the nib editorExplore Cocoas use of Objective-C linguistic featuresUse Cocoas event-driven model and major design patternsLearn the role of accessors, key-value coding, and propertiesUnderstand the power of ARC-based object memory managementSend messages and data between Cocoa objects