Description
Book SynopsisIn this book, the world's leading Apple platform development trainers offer a complete, practical, hands-on introduction to iPhone and iPad programming. The authors walk through all the Apple tools and technologies needed to build successful iPhone/iPad/iPod touch apps, including the iOS 4.3 SDK, the Objective-C language, Xcode 4, Foundation framework, and the classes that make up the iOS UI framework. The many topics covered in this book include:
- Easily setting up elegant, efficient user interfaces with UIKit
- Creating effective visuals, animation, and effects with Core Graphics and Core Animation
- Making the most of the iOS multi-touch event handling and accelerometer data
- Building location-aware iOS applications utilizing Core Location and MapKit
- Localizing applications for international use
- Creating applications that capture audio and play media
- Storing data in files or with Core Data
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