iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 1st edition (January 22, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118508807
- ISBN-13: 978-1118508800
eBook Description:
iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies
- Shows programming hobbyists and programming pros how to develop a universal app for the iPhone and iPad in iOS 6
- Explains the process of creating interfaces for each target device and how to merge your designs to create a killer universal app
- Walks you through the development of two applications, side by side
- Covers nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more
Create incredible apps for the iPhone and iPad using the latest features of iOS 6
You could be the one who creates the next super app – one that is universal, works for both the iPhone and iPad, and is a top seller. It’s a great goal, and the road starts here, with this energizing guide. Whether you’re a budding programming hobbyist or a serious developer looking to hit it big, the information in this book is what you need. Learn how to join Apple’s developer program, understand key differences between iPad and iPhone apps, download the latest SDK, create great user experiences, and build your very own app from the ground up. You’ll gain the valuable hands-on experience you need to take your development skills to the next level by walking through the development process step-by-step and creating two applications.
iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies is your guide to bringing all your app ambitions to life!
- Shows programming hobbyists and programming pros how to develop a universal app for the iPhone and iPad in iOS 6
- Explains the process of creating interfaces for each target device and how to merge your designs to create a killer universal app
- Walks you through the development of two applications, side by side
- Covers nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more
iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies is your guide to bringing all your app ambitions to life!
From iPad to iPhone and iPod touch, it’s all about iOS – isn’t it time you tapped into the fun?
There’s no time like now to get involved in app development. iOS 6, Xcode, the storyboard feature, and this book make it easy to develop apps with less code than ever. Two Apple experts guide you through the development process and help you take advantage of the latest app features. You’ll get the know-how to create show-stopping apps and turn your ideas into reality!
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From iPad to iPhone and iPod touch, it’s all about iOS – isn’t it time you tapped into the fun?
There’s no time like now to get involved in app development. iOS 6, Xcode, the storyboard feature, and this book make it easy to develop apps with less code than ever. Two Apple experts guide you through the development process and help you take advantage of the latest app features. You’ll get the know-how to create show-stopping apps and turn your ideas into reality!
- Explore the IDE – discover how iOS apps are structured, understand the new features, and learn what makes a great iOS app
- Start building – meet Interface Builder and see how to lay out the entire user experience and application flow
- Flesh out the framework – make your app do something, customize the controls, add sound and animation, and connect the elements to application code
- Add navigation – be aware of the differences between the iPhone and iPad so the app runs flawlessly on both
- Expand your horizons – explore all the ways to add functionality to your app and make use of iOS 6’s robust feature set
Open the book and find:
- What you need to start creating iOS apps
- A tour of new Xcode® features
- Examples of real-world applications
- How the main components of an iOS app go together
- All about using storyboards
- What you should know about Split View controllers
- Ways to pull web content into your app
- Ten tips for being a happy developer
Learn to:
- Download and work with the iOS SDK
- Create a universal app for the iPhone® and iPad®
- Optimize app performance and functionality for each device
- Provide an excellent user experience
Create incredible apps for the iPhone and iPad using the latest features of iOS 6
You could be the one who creates the next super app – one that is universal, works for both the iPhone and iPad, and is a top seller. It’s a great goal, and the road starts here, with this energizing guide. Whether you’re a budding programming hobbyist or a serious developer looking to hit it big, the information in this book is what you need. Learn how to join Apple’s developer program, understand key differences between iPad and iPhone apps, download the latest SDK, create great user experiences, and build your very own app from the ground up. You’ll gain the valuable hands-on experience you need to take your development skills to the next level by walking through the development process step-by-step and creating two applications.
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