Description
Learn Objective-C and its latest release, and learn how to mix Swift with it. You have a great idea for an app, but how do you bring it to fruition? With Objective-C, the universal language of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps.
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. Along the way you'll discover the flexibility of Apple’s developer tools
If you're looking to take the first step towards App Store success, Objective-C for Absolute Beginners, Third edition is the place to start.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the fundamentals of computer programming: variables, design data structures, and work with file systems
- Examine the logic of object-oriented programming: howto use classes, objects, and methods
- Install Xcode and write programs in Objective-C
- Make OS X applications and iOS apps that do cool stuff
Who This Book Is For
Anyone who wants to learn to develop apps for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Watch 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
- Programming Basics in Objective-C
- Comparing Data
- Creating User Interfaces
- Storing Information
- Protocols and Delegates
- Introducing the Debugger
