Objective-C for Absolute Beginners · iPhone, iPad, and Mac Programming Made Easy · 2nd Edition

You have a great idea for an app, but where do you begin? Objective-C is the universal language of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, andObjective-C for Absolute Beginners, Second Edition startsyou on the path to mastering this language and its latest release.---- 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.---- If you're looking to take the first step towards App Store success, Objective-C for Absolute Beginners is the place to start. --What you'll learn--The fundamentals of computer programming: how to understand variables, design data structures, and work with file systems The logic of object-oriented programming: how to use Classes, Objects, and Methods The flexibility of Apple's developer tools: how to install Xcode and write programs in Objective-C The power of Cocoa and Cocoa touch: how to make Mac OS X applications or iOS apps that do cool stuff --Who this book is for--

Everyone This book is for anyone who wants to learn to develop apps for the Mac, iPhone, and iPad 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 Diving into Objective-C More Data Comparison Creating User Interfaces Storing Information Protocols and Delegates Memory, Addresses, and Pointers Debugging Programs with Xcode