Iphone Application Development for Dummies 4th Edition (For Dummies Series) - Tapa blanda

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Neal Goldstein was among the first technologists to develop applications together with firms such as Apple, Lucas Films, and Microsoft. A master at making cutting-edge technology practical, he is the author of iPad Application Development For Dummies and coauthor of several iPhone and iPad app development books.

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iPhone is better than ever!

Learn to create apps that use all its versatile features

The newest iPhone, featuring iOS 5, is a game changer. New possibilities for apps abound, and popular Apple developer Neal Goldstein lets you in on the secret, even if you're a novice. He walks you through Xcode 4.2, explains how to use its added functionality, shows you new ways to develop apps using less code, and gets you on the road to success!

• App basics — discover what makes great iPhone/iPad apps, how they're structured, and how to use Xcode 4.2

• Completing the puzzle — discover how iPhone apps use classes and design patterns, learn to manage memory, and bring it all together

• The fun parts — create the user interface, work with storyboards, and use animation and sound to capture imagination

• Go deeper — learn to design apps with major functionality, including some that use lots of data, views, and web access

• Follow the map — understand mapping and learn to keep users informed of where they are

Open the book and find:

• What makes mobile devices so compelling

• New stuff in iPhone 4S

• All about storyboards and how to use them

• How to use iOS design patterns

• The life cycle of an app

• Tips on editing in Xcode®

• Debugging details

• Suggestions for making your app a commercial success

Learn to:

• Structure an app and work in Xcode®

• Take advantage of the features of iOS 5

• Use the debugger to make your life easier

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