iPad Application Development For Dummies - Softcover

Goldstein, Neal; Bove, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470584475 ISBN 13: 9780470584477

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

Turn your iPad ideas into amazing apps with this exciting new guide!

Whether you're app development amateur or programming professional, you’ll discover how to get in on the App Store development gold rush and start developing for the iPad with this fun and easy guide. The iPad offers developers of all levels more opportunities than ever before to be a part of the app development game, and this book is your ticket to joining in the fun. You’ll learn the basics of getting started, downloading the SDK, using context-based design, and filling your toolbox. Then you’ll move on to using Objective-Cand Xcode to program robust and vibrant apps and games specifically for the mobile platform.

• Offers a plain-English guide whether you’re a novice or a seasoned developer who is interested in developing iPad applications
• Covers working with the multitouch interface and in split-screen mode
• Provides useful advice on what applications thrive in the App Store and which have the most potential to turn a profit
• Includes a companion Web site with source code

Packed with helpful advice on the ins and outs of developing great apps for mobile devices, iPad Application Development For Dummies gets you started creating cool new apps right away!

Note: Apple's iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices.

 

About this title

From the Back Cover

Have you dreamed up the perfect iPad app? Make your dream come true and make money too!

The much-anticipated iPad is like an iPhone with a doctorate. It's already awesome, but you can create apps that boost its awesomeness to the next level. Discover what makes a great iPad app, how to take full advantage of the device's strengths, how to become a full-fledged developer, and what your app needs to win user approval. It's all right here!

• Become one with the user — create a compelling user experience with interesting and useful content plus an intuitive, well-designed user interface

• Join the corps — follow the steps to become a registered developer, download and install the iPhone® SDK, and join the Developer Program

• Get down to work — plan your project, customize Xcode, use Interface Builder, and test your app

• Use your toolbox — take advantage of frameworks, design patterns, the Modal Controller, and other development tools

• Create App Store appeal — do the right things to get your app accepted

Open the book and find:

• What iPad apps can do that iPhone apps can't

• Tips for making your app relevant

• Advice on maximizing the touch-screen advantage

• Why you have to join the Developer Program

• All about iPad provisioning

• A short course in app anatomy

• How to avoid rejection by the App Store

• Cool ways to enhance the user experience

Learn to:

• Turn your ideas into great iPad apps

• Program with Objective-C® and Xcode®

• Work with the Multi-Touch interface and in split-screen mode

• Submit your iPad apps and sell them in the App Store

About the Author

Neal Goldstein is a master at making cutting-edge technology practical. He was an early pioneer of object-oriented programming and enjoysrock-star status among mobile developers. Tony Bove has written more than two dozen books, including all editions of iPod touch For Dummies and iPod & iTunes For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470584475
• ISBN 13: 9780470584477
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464