Learning ICloud Data Management : A Hands-On Guide to Structuring Data for IOS and OS X

Feiler, Jesse

ISBN 10: 0321889118 / ISBN 13: 9780321889119

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2014

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 13898802-6

Synopsis:

“A great read for iOS developers who want to learn if iCloud is right for their app and dive right in with lots of practical code examples.”
—Jon Bell, UXLaunchpad.com

 

Get Hands-On Mastery of iCloud Data Management for iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks

 

As apps rapidly move into business and the cloud, iOS and OS X developers need new data management techniques. In Learning iCloud Data Management, renowned Apple database expert Jesse Feiler shows you how to use Apple’s latest APIs and technologies to structure and synchronize all forms of data. Feiler helps you understand the issues, implement efficient solutions, and deliver highly usable apps that seamlessly synchronize during the “Round Trip” between iOS and OS X and back again.

 

This guide walks you through integrating several key Apple data management technologies, including the Address Book and Calendar APIs. Feiler shows you how to structure data so it’s easy to build great Cocoa and Cocoa Touch user interfaces and to quickly incorporate reliable iCloud syncing. Step by step, you’ll discover how to blend Apple’s standard application data structures with your own user data to create a feature-rich and fully syncable environment.

 

Coverage includes

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  Understanding iCloud from the developer’s and user’s point of view
  
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  Accessing synchronized user calendars and contacts
  
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  Integrating Reminders into your apps
  
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  Playing by iCloud’s user privacy rules
  
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  Applying consistent iOS Settings and OS X Preferences across user devices
  
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  Managing persistent storage with Core Data
  
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  Using Xcode Project Workspaces for shared development
  
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  Adding data to app bundles and resources
  
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  Integrating iCloud infrastructure, file wrappers, documents, and data
  
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  Completing the”Round Trip” between both iOS and OS X
  

About the Author:

Jesse Feiler is a developer and author. He has been an Apple developer since 1985 and has worked with mobile devices starting with Apple's Newton and continuing with the iOS products (iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad). His books include Sams Teach Yourself Core Data in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself Objective-C in 24 Hours, and FileMaker Pro in Depth (all from Sams Publishing), and iWork for Dummies (Wiley). He is the author of Minutes Machine, the meeting management software for iPad, as well as the Saranac River Trail app for iPhone and iPad. Both are available on the App Store; there are more details at champlainarts.com. Jesse can be reached at northcountryconsulting.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Learning ICloud Data Management : A Hands-On...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition.