iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies - Softcover

Goldstein, Neal; Wilson, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118508807 ISBN 13: 9781118508800

Publisher: For Dummies, 2013

Synopsis

Create incredible apps for the iPhone and iPad using the latest features of iOS 6

You could be the one who creates the next super app - one that is universal, works for both the iPhone and iPad, and is a top seller. It's a great goal, and the road starts here, with this energizing guide. Whether you're a budding programming hobbyist or a serious developer looking to hit it big, the information in this book is what you need. Learn how to join Apple's developer program, understand key differences between iPad and iPhone apps, download the latest SDK, create great user experiences, and build your very own app from the ground up. You'll gain the valuable hands-on experience you need to take your development skills to the next level by walking through the development process step-by-step and creating two applications.

• Shows programming hobbyists and programming pros how to develop a universal app for the iPhone and iPad in iOS 6
• Explains the process of creating interfaces for each target device and how to merge your designs to create a killer universal app
• Walks you through the development of two applications, side by side
• Covers nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more

iOS 6 Application Development For Dummies is your guide to bringing all your app ambitions to life!

About this title

From the Back Cover

From iPad to iPhone and iPod touch, it's all about iOS — isn't it time you tapped into the fun?

There's no time like now to get involved in app development. iOS 6, Xcode, the storyboard feature, and this book make it easy to develop apps with less code than ever. Two Apple experts guide you through the development process and help you take advantage of the latest app features. You'll get the know-how to create show-stopping apps and turn your ideas into reality!

• Explore the IDE — discover how iOS apps are structured, understand the new features, and learn what makes a great iOS app
• Start building — meet Interface Builder and see how to lay out the entire user experience and application flow
• Flesh out the framework — make your app do something, customize the controls, add sound and animation, and connect the elements to application code
• Add navigation — be aware of the differences between the iPhone and iPad so the app runs flawlessly on both
• Expand your horizons — explore all the ways to add functionality to your app and make use of iOS 6's robust feature set

Open the book and find:

• What you need to start creating iOS apps
• A tour of new Xcode® features
• Examples of real-world applications
• How the main components of an iOS app go together
• All about using storyboards
• What you should know about Split View controllers
• Ways to pull web content into your app
• Ten tips for being a happy developer

Learn to:

• Download and work with the iOS SDK
• Create a universal app for the iPhone® and iPad®
• Optimize app performance and functionality for each device
• Provide an excellent user experience

About the Author

Neal Goldstein is a recognized leader in making cutting-edge technologies practical. His many book credits include iPhone Application Development For Dummies and Objective-C Programming For Dummies. Dave Wilson has been developing and teaching advanced technologies for more than 20 years. He also trained developers at Apple.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118508807
• ISBN 13: 9781118508800
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 576