iOS App Development For Dummies

If you’ve got incredible iOS ideas, get this book and bring them to life!

iOS 7 represents the most significant update to Apple’s mobile operating system since the first iPhone was released, and even the most seasoned app developers are looking for information on how to take advantage of the latest iOS 7 features in their app designs. That’s where iOS App Development For Dummies comes in! Whether you’re a programming hobbyist wanting to build an app for fun or a professional developer looking to expand into the iOS market, this book will walk you through the fundamentals of building a universal app that stands out in the iOS crowd.

• Walks you through joining Apple’s developer program, downloading the latest SDK, and working with Apple’s developer tools
• Explains the key differences between iPad and iPhone apps and how to use each device’s features to your advantage
• Shows you how to design your app with the end user in mind and create a fantastic user experience
• Covers using nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more

There’s no time like now to tap into the power of iOS – start building the next big app today with help from iOS App Development For Dummies!

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started with iOS Programming
Chapter 1: Entering Mobile Application Development
Chapter 2: Object-Oriented Design Principles
Chapter 3: Effectively Using Objective-C

Part II: Meeting the Methods and Platforms
Chapter 4: Patterns and Frameworks
Chapter 5: Setting Up to Develop iOS Apps
Chapter 6: Developing an App on iOS
Chapter 7: Illustrating Object-Oriented iOS App Design

Part III: Making Your iOS Apps Fit for Consumption
Chapter 8: Effectively Using Xcode
Chapter 9: Developing Your App’s User Interface
Chapter 10: Making Applications Fast and Responsive
Chapter 11: Making Your App Reliable and Secure

Part IV: Connecting Your Apps
Chapter 12: Channeling the World Into Your Device
Chapter 13: Harnessing iOS Device Capabilities
Chapter 14: Publishing to the App Store

Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 15: Ten Resources for Object-Oriented Development
Chapter 16: Ten Developer Resources for iOS