Objective-C for Absolute Beginners, 3rd Edition

You have a great idea for an app, but how do you bring it to fruition? Objective-C is the universal language of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, and this book starts you on the path to mastering this language and its latest release, and also addresses how to mix Swift with Objective-C.

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, Third edition is the place to start.

What You Will 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

Who This Book Is For

Everyone! This book is for anyone who wants to learn to develop apps for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Watch using the Objective-C programming language. No previous programming experience is necessary!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Becoming a Great iOS or Mac Programmer
Chapter 2: Programming Basics
Chapter 3: It’s All About the Data
Chapter 4: Making Decisions About…and Planning Program Flow
Chapter 5: Object-Oriented Programming with Objective-C
Chapter 6: Learning Objective-C and Xcode
Chapter 7: Objective-C Classes, Objects, and Methods
Chapter 8: Programming Basics in Objective-C
Chapter 9: Comparing Data
Chapter 10: Creating User Interfaces
Chapter 11: Storing Information
Chapter 12: Protocols and Delegates
Chapter 13: Introducing the Xcode Debugger