iOS 6 Foundations

A practical introduction for using iOS 6 to create universal apps

If you have prior experience programming in an object-oriented language and are eager to start building universal apps for iPad and iPhone (including the iPod touch), then this is the book for you! Using the latest version of iOS (iOS 6) along with the latest version of Xcode (Xcode 4.5), this book is a practical introduction rather than just a catalog of components. Full-color and packed with groundbreaking, innovative designs, this book teaches you how to create eye-catching, unique apps.

• Teaches you the various aspects of iOS development, beginning with getting started with iOS 6, getting Up to Speed with Xcode, and learning the tools and Objective-C
• Reviews building the user interface with Xcode and Interface Builder
• Details how to set up your app in iTunes connect and distribute it through the app store
• Walks you through adding features like geo-location and twitter sharing
• Helps you avoid common pitfalls and design decisions related to user experience and iOS programming

iOS 6 Foundations is organized so that each chapter builds on the previous, providing you with a finished app by the end of the book.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introducing iOS 6
Chapter One: Getting Started with iOS 6
Chapter Two: Getting Up to Speed with Xcode
Chapter Three: Looking Ahead—Planning Your App
Chapter Four: Designing the Party Planner App

Part 2: Storyboards: The Building Blocks of iOS Apps
Chapter Five: Walking Through the iPhone Storyboard
Chapter Six: Working with Storyboard Inspectors
Chapter Seven: Laying Out Your Scenes and Views

Part 3: Building the Party Planner App
Chapter Eight: Building on the Data Model
Chapter Nine: Building the Detail Data View
Chapter Ten: Saving and Restoring Data
Chapter Eleven: Testing the App with the Debugger

Part 4: Using Table and Collection Views
Chapter Twelve: Exploring the Table View in the Template
Chapter Thirteen: Formatting Table Cells
Chapter Fourteen: Editing Table Views

Part 5: Interacting with Users
Chapter Fifteen: Telling Users the News: Alerts and NSError
Chapter Sixteen: Getting Input from Users: Alerts and Action Sheets
Chapter Seventeen: Back to the Storyboard: Enhancing the Interface