Synopsis
Summary
Barcodes with iOS is the first and only book that comprehensively addresses barcode technology for the iOS developer. It offers an introduction to commonly used formats, such as ISBN and UPC codes, and provides real-world examples that teach you how to integrate code scanning and generation into your apps. This book consolidates information about applicable Apple frameworks in one place so you can quickly add native barcode support to your existing enterprise apps or start building new apps that help bring together the physical and digital worlds.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the Technology
Barcodes are a universal way to track and share information, appearing on everything from cereal boxes to shop windows. Starting with iOS 7, Apple has added native features for building apps that scan, display, and print barcodes, eliminating the need for third-party libraries.
About the Book
Barcodes with iOS teaches you how to effectively use barcodes in your iOS apps. You'll master Apple's new barcode frameworks while you explore real-world examples that integrate code scanning and generation and metadata retrieval into your apps. Along the way, you'll pick up numerous best practices for bringing together the physical and digital worlds.
This book is written for readers with a working knowledge of Objective-C and iOS app development.
What's Inside
- Learn about all barcode formats supported by iOS
- Native barcode scanning with AV Foundation
- Using Core Image and BarCodeKit to produce a wide range of barcodes
- Printing to sheets and labels with AirPrint
- Retrieving metadata for products with NSURLSession and NSURLProtocol
- Harnessing context information from Core Location and iBeacons
About the Author
Oliver Drobnik is an independent consultant specializing in custom iOS and Mac development.
Table of Contents
- Barcodes, iOS, and you 1
- Media capture with AV Foundation 18
- Scanning barcodes 48
- Passbook, Apple's digital wallet 70
- Generating barcodes 97
- Getting metadata for barcodes 133
- Putting barcodes in context 172
Appendices
- History of the UPC 205
- GTIN prefix ranges 212
- GS1-128 application identifiers 217
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About the Author
Oliver Drobnik is a full time iOS and Mac developer. He runs a software development company and maintains several well-known Open Source projects. You'll find him on cocoanetics.com or as @Cocoanetics on Twitter.
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Paperback. Condition: New. DESCRIPTION Barcodes are a universally-accepted way to track and share information about products, applications, and businesses. Until recently, however, it's been difficult for iOS developers to take advantage of them without licensing complicated or expensive third-party libraries. With iOS7, Apple has added all the necessary components to make apps that scan, display, and print barcodes. Barcodes with iOS 7 is the first and only book that comprehensively addresses barcode technology for the iOS developer. It introduces commonly used formats, such as ISBN and UPC codes and provides real world examples that show how to integrate code scanning and generation into apps. This book consolidates information about applicable Apple frameworks in one place so readers can quickly add native barcode support to their existing enterprise apps or start building new apps that help bring together the physical and digital worlds. RETAIL SELLING POINTS First and only comprehensive book on barcodes technology Provides practical real-world examples Consolidates applicable Apple frameworks in one place AUDIENCE This book is written for readers with a working knowledge of Objective-C and iOS app development ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Barcodes have been on product packaging for 40 years. As long as there are physical products sold, barcodes will continue to be used because of the maturity and inexpensiveness of the technology. Apple added into the latest release of their mobile iOS operating system all the necessary technologies needed to work with barcodes. For the first time, developers can now make apps that scan barcodes and print them on displays or paper, without needing to license complicated or expensive third-party code libraries. Seller Inventory # LU-9781617292156
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Barcodes with iOS7:Bringing together the digital and physical worlds
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Paperback. Condition: New. DESCRIPTION Barcodes are a universally-accepted way to track and share information about products, applications, and businesses. Until recently, however, it's been difficult for iOS developers to take advantage of them without licensing complicated or expensive third-party libraries. With iOS7, Apple has added all the necessary components to make apps that scan, display, and print barcodes. Barcodes with iOS 7 is the first and only book that comprehensively addresses barcode technology for the iOS developer. It introduces commonly used formats, such as ISBN and UPC codes and provides real world examples that show how to integrate code scanning and generation into apps. This book consolidates information about applicable Apple frameworks in one place so readers can quickly add native barcode support to their existing enterprise apps or start building new apps that help bring together the physical and digital worlds. RETAIL SELLING POINTS First and only comprehensive book on barcodes technology Provides practical real-world examples Consolidates applicable Apple frameworks in one place AUDIENCE This book is written for readers with a working knowledge of Objective-C and iOS app development ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Barcodes have been on product packaging for 40 years. As long as there are physical products sold, barcodes will continue to be used because of the maturity and inexpensiveness of the technology. Apple added into the latest release of their mobile iOS operating system all the necessary technologies needed to work with barcodes. For the first time, developers can now make apps that scan barcodes and print them on displays or paper, without needing to license complicated or expensive third-party code libraries. Seller Inventory # LU-9781617292156