Professional iOS Programming

Hands-on guidance for programming the next generation of iOS apps

If you want to create advanced level iOS apps that get noticed in the App Store, start with this expert book. Written by an international software developer and consultant who has delivered winning solutions for clients all over the world, this professional guide helps you build robust, professional iOS apps at a level that satisfies the demands of clients, companies, and your own creativity. The book includes full source code and invaluable insight from the author’s extensive experience. Especially helpful are numerous case studies that shed light on key topics.

• Explores all topics necessary to help you build professional iOS applications perfectly targeted to clients’ needs
• Covers essential topics including creating a professional UI, networking and data processing, integrating your app, and taking it into production
• Includes sample code and sample apps, ideal for hands-on learning
• Examines using social media aggregators, real-time currency converters, QR scanners, customer tracking and quality payment system
• Provides in-depth examples from the author’s extensive career, as well as numerous case studies

Take your programming skills to an advanced level with Professional iOS Programming.

Table of Contents

Part I: Developing a Professional UI
Chapter 1: Creating a Personal Library
Chapter 2: Advancing with Tableviews
Chapter 3: Advancing with Map Kit
Chapter 4: Understanding Action Views and Alerts
Chapter 5: Internationalization: Building Apps for the World
Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

Part II: Networking—Data Processing
Chapter 7: Using Web Services and Parsing
Chapter 8: Using FTP
Chapter 9: Implementing Core Data

Part III: Integrating Your App
Chapter 10: Notifications
Chapter 11: Sending E‑Mail, SMS, and Dialing a Phone
Chapter 12: Understanding the Address Book
Chapter 13: Event Programming
Chapter 14: Integrating with Social Media

Part IV: Taking Your Application to Production
Chapter 15: Analyzing Your Application
Chapter 16: Monetize Your App
Chapter 17: Understanding iTunes Connect
Chapter 18: Building and Distribution

Appendix A: Audio Codes
Appendix B: Artwork Dimensions