You have a great idea for an app, but how do you bring it to fruition? Objective-C is the universal language of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, and this book starts you on the path to mastering this language and its latest release, and also addresses how to mix Swift with Objective-C.
Using a hands-on approach, you'll learn how to think in programming terms, how to use Objective-C to construct program logic, and how to synthesize it all into working apps. Gary Bennett, an experienced app developer and trainer, will guide you on your journey to becoming a successful app developer. If you're looking to take the first step towards App Store success, Objective-C for Absolute Beginners, Third edition is the place to start.
Readers will be treated to the following and much more:
The fundamentals of computer programming: how to understand variables, design data structures, and work with file systems
The logic of object-oriented programming: how to use Classes, Objects, and Methods
The flexibility of Apple’s developer tools: how to install Xcode and write programs in Objective-C
How to make OS X applications or iOS apps that do cool stuff
Learn Objective-C and its latest release, and learn how to mix Swift with it. You have a great idea for an app, but how do you bring it to fruition? With Objective-C, the universal language of iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps. Using a hands-on approach, you'll learn how to think in programming terms, how to use Objective-C to construct program logic, and how to synthesize it all into working apps. Gary Bennett, an experienced app developer and trainer, will guide you on your journey to becoming a successful app developer. Along the way you'll discover the flexibility of Apple’s developer toolsIf you're looking to take the first step towards App Store success, Objective-C for Absolute Beginners, Third edition is the place to start.What You'll LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of computer programming: variables, design data structures, and work with file systemsExamine the logic of object-oriented programming: how to use classes, objects, and methodsInstall Xcode and write programs in Objective-CMake OS X applications and iOS apps that do cool stuffWho This Book Is ForAnyone who wants to learn to develop apps for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Watch using the Objective-C programming language. No previous programming experience is necessary. Updated for Xcode 7 and iOS 9 Experienced app developer and author team Authors of Swift for Absolute Beginners and Developing for Apple TV