Xcode 5 Developer Reference

Design, code, and build amazing apps with Xcode 5

Thanks to Apple’s awesome Xcode development environment, you can create the next big app for Macs, iPhones, iPads, or iPod touches. Xcode 5 contains gigabytes of great stuff to help you develop for both OS X and iOS devices – things like sample code, utilities, companion applications, documentation, and more. And with Xcode 5 Developer Reference, you now have the ultimate step-by-step guide to it all. Immerse yourself in the heady and lucrative world of Apple app development, see how to tame the latest features and functions, and find loads of smart tips and guidance with this practical book.

• Shows developers how to use Xcode 5 to create apps for OS X and the whole family of iOS devices, including the latest iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches
• Covers the Xcode rapid development environment in detail, including utilities, companion applications, and more
• Includes a companion website with sample code and other helpful files
• Written by an experienced developer and Apple-focused journalist with solid experience in teaching Apple development

If you want to create killer Apple apps with Xcode 5, start with Xcode 5 Developer Reference!

Table of Contents

Part I – Getting Started with Xcode 5
Chapter 1. Introducing Xcode 5
Chapter 2. Getting and Installing Xcode
Chapter 3. Building Applications from Templates
Chapter 4. Navigating the Xcode Interface
Chapter 5. Working with Files, Frameworks, and Classes
Chapter 6. Using Documentation
Chapter 7. Getting Started with Interface Builder
Chapter 8. Creating More Advanced Effects with Interface Builder

Part II – Going Deeper
Chapter 9. Saving Time in Xcode
Chapter 10. Using the Organizer
Chapter 11. Managing Certificates, Identifiers, and Provisioning Profiles
Chapter 12. Working with Builds, Schemes, and Workspaces
Chapter 13. Customizing Builds for Development and Distribution
Chapter 14. Advanced Workspace and Build Management
Chapter 15. Using Version Control

Part III – Creating Fast and Reliable Code
Chapter 16. Getting Started with Code Analysis and Debugging
Chapter 17. Testing Code with Instruments
Chapter 18. Working with Testing and Integration

Appendix A. Using Developer Tools
Appendix B. Getting Started with Optional Tools and Utilities
Appendix C. Working with Other Editors