iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (3rd Edition) (Big Nerd Ranch Guides) by Joe Conway, Aaron Hillegass

Updated and expanded to cover iOS 5 and Xcode 4.3,<i>iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide</i> leads you through the essential concepts, tools, and techniques for developing iOS applications. After completing this book, you will have the understanding, the know-how, and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own.<br /> <br /> Based on Big Nerd Ranchs popular iOS Bootcamp course and its well-tested materials and methodology, this best-selling guide teaches iOS concepts and coding in tandem. The result is instruction that is relevant and useful.<br /> <br /> Throughout the book, the authors clearly explain whats important to know and share their insights into the larger context of the iOS platform. This gives you a real understanding of how iOS development works, the many features that are available, and when and where to apply what youve learned.<br /> <br /> Here are some of the topics covered:<br /> <ul> <li>Xcode 4.3, Instruments, and Storyboards</li> <li>ARC, strong and weak references, and retain cycles</li> <li>Interfacing with iCloud</li> <li>Handling touch events and gestures</li> <li>Tool bars, navigation controllers, and split view controllers</li> <li>Localization and Internationalization</li> <li>Block syntax and use</li> <li>Background execution and multi-tasking</li> <li>Saving/loading data: Archiving and Core Data</li> <li>Core Location and Map Kit</li> <li>Communicating with web services</li> <li>Working with XML, JSON, and NSRegularExpression</li> <li>Using the Model-View-Controller-Store design pattern</li> </ul

Author: Joe Conway, Aaron Hillegass

Language: English

Edition: 3

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 590

Publisher: Big Nerd Ranch Guides

Publication Date: 2012-03-29