Objective-C Quick Syntax Reference

The Objective-C Quick Syntax Reference is a condensed code and syntax reference to the popular Objective-C programming language, which is the core language behind the APIs found in the Apple iOS and Mac OS SDKs.  It presents the essential Objective-C syntax in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference.

You won’t find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a language reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible.  The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any Objective-C programmer.

In the Objective-C Quick Syntax Reference, you will find:

• A concise reference to the Objective-C language syntax.
• Short, simple, and focused code examples.
• A well laid out table of contents and a comprehensive index allowing easy review.

What you’ll learn

• How to create an Objective-C HelloWorld
• How to compile and run
• What are the Objective-C code class definitions
• How to use objects in Objective-C
• How to effectively use categories to extend the various classes
• What is key-value observation
• How to archive an object graph
• How to implement the delegation design pattern with protocols
• How to master code blocks and much more

Who this book is for

This book is a quick, handy pocket syntax reference for experienced Objective-C, Mac, and iOS programmers, and a concise, easily-digested introduction for other programmers new to Objective-C.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Hello World
Chapter 2: Build and Run
Chapter 3: Variables
Chapter 4: Operators
Chapter 5: Objects
Chapter 6: Strings
Chapter 7: Numbers
Chapter 8: Arrays
Chapter 9: Dictionaries
Chapter 10: For Loops
Chapter 11: While Loops
Chapter 12: Do While Loops
Chapter 13: For-Each Loops
Chapter 14: If Statements
Chapter 15: Switch Statements
Chapter 16: Defining Classes
Chapter 17: Class Methods
Chapter 18: Inheritance
Chapter 19: Categories
Chapter 20: Blocks
Chapter 21: Key-Value Coding
Chapter 22: Key-Value Observation
Chapter 23: Protocols
Chapter 24: Delegation
Chapter 25: Singleton
Chapter 26: Error Handling
Chapter 27: Background Processing
Chapter 28: Object Archiving
Chapter 29: Web Services