iOS 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

iOS 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach is your guide to developing solutions on iPad, iPhone, and other iOS 5 devices and platforms. This book provides in-depth code samples and discussions for scenarios that developers face every day. You’ll find numerous examples of real-world cases that will enable you to build fully functional applications quickly and efficiently.

The recipes included in this book are wide in scope, and have been geared toward the professional developer. You’ll find clear and concise code samples accompanying each recipe, and will be presented with cutting-edge solutions that bring forth the best that the iOS 5 SDK has to offer. The recipes include:

• Working with Interface Builder in the latest version of Xcode
• Building applications that incorporate animation and multimedia
• Building location-aware apps
• Understanding best practices for application design and development

You’ll find iOS 5 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach to be an indispensable reference for all of your iOS development.

What you’ll learn

• How to make your apps truly stand out with brilliant animations and multimedia
• How to enhance your game apps with GameCenter
• How to develop powerful apps with the latest Xcode
• How to extend your apps with TableView, UIView, and core graphics

Who this book is for

This book is intended for developers familiar with the Objective-C programming language and with an interest in developing apps for the iPhone and iPad. While a basic knowledge of Objective-C is expected, developers at all levels of app development will benefit from this book.

Table of Contents

1. Xcode Tips and Tricks
2. Working with Interface Builder in Xcode
3. Multimedia Recipes
4. Camera Recipes
5. TableView Recipes
6. Core Graphic Recipes
7. UIView Animation Recipes
8. Calendar Recipes
9. Data Storage Recipes
10. Core Data Recipes
11. Notification Recipes
12. iAd Recipes
13. Location and Mapping Recipes
14. GameCenter Recipes
15. App Design Guidelines
16. Game Kit Recipes