Cocoa Touch for iPhone OS 3 (Developer Reference) Review
I have many iphone programming books and never paid this book much attention. recently though, i have been trying to get a deeper understand of the inner workings of cocoa touch. this book is amazing, its really made me understand the MVC approach used when building iphone apps. the book is well written....and breaks things down to you in a very systematic approach. definitely recommend this book.
Cocoa Touch for iPhone OS 3 (Developer Reference) Features
- ISBN13: 9780470481073
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Join the gold rush to developing cool iPhone apps with this complete iPhone OS 3 developer’s guide. Professional developer Jiva DeVoe speaks your language, and he talks you through the entire process—from explaining Cocoa Touch and the iPhone SDK to using Xcode and the Game Kit API. Follow step-by-step tutorials, then apply practical tips on signing and selling your applications. Even if you’re new to iPhone development you’ll soon be cranking out great code.
- Walk through Xcode, Interface Builder, and other key tools
- Build simple or complex GUIs with navigation and custom views
- Implement a database with Core Data, and design your schema in Xcode
- Learn to use the iPhone’s signature multi-touch capabilities in your applications
- Work with the Apple Push Notification Service
- Use the Map Kit API to create apps with embedded maps
- Record audio, play video, and access the iPod Library
- Set up your developer certificates and code sign your apps
- Use Store Kit to sell expanded features and content within your apps
Whether you're a new iPhone developer or seasoned veteran, this book is the perfect go-to reference for iPhone development-and one of an exciting new series for Apple developers.
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Customer Review
Poorly Edited - outdated instructions - D. R. Smith - Brooklyn, NY
I recommend this book for anyone who already familiar with the MAC OS developer applications including the interface builder. But this is not for someone who is looking to start learning Cocoa Touch programming. The errata is not published online nor online resources referenced in the book. The author does a good job of explaining certain areas in depth but then breezes over other details for the user to figure out. I highly suspect that the editor did not fully review the material for readability or for content structure.
Also, since the release of Interface Builder 3.2.1 the author's instructions on how to build such things as outlets is wrong (this is a small but serious detail).
Overall I do not recommend this book for anyone but an advanced Cocoa Touch Programmer until the author works with the publisher to give buyers online support.
Dissapointing - Loc Robster - Florida
This is the sixth book I've read on my journey towards developing my own apps. It is definitely not for beginners, as it assumes much prior knowledge and does not "hold your hand" on the details of required coding steps. There is no fault in that, and was expected.
However, having gotten as far as Chapter 5, I am putting this book aside, perhaps never to refer to it again. The text and accompanying graphics are in conflict, and my results do not run. This is EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. I am trying to learn a difficult (for me) subject, and do not appreciate blatant errors. Wiley Publishing does not provide any Errata on their website for this book, so I am not willing to continue tripping over their inaccurate knowledge.
If I hadn't marked up the book, I would be seeking a refund.
Shame on the author and publisher for rushing this book to market in an obvious attempt to cash in on the growing popularity of Apple's portable computing devices. I admit to seeking the same fortune, but I will hold myself to a higher standard than the dominating "Good Enough" mindset that pervades the manufacturing and publishing industries.
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