Download or read book Apple Developer Catalog written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book iPhone OS Development written by Richard Wentk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: iPhone OS Development: Your visual blueprint for developing apps for Apple's mobile devices provides essential tips, tricks, and techniques for developing for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. This book covers everything from the key features of the Objective-C language, to hands-on tips for getting the most from the Apple SDK, to inside information about programming the touch screen, accelerometer, GPS, graphics, sound, and connectivity. It includes all of the information a new developer needs to create her first application, and references facts for more experienced developers who need distilled information about the most important iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch technologies. Also included is a step by step guide to uploading products to the App Store, and designing projects that maximize buyer interest and sales potential. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Download or read book Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines written by Apple Computer, Inc and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 1992 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides authoritative information on the theory behind the Macintosh 'look and feel' and the practice of using individual interface components. It includes many examples of good design and explains why one implementation is superior to another. Anyone designing or creating a product for Macintosh computers needs to understand the information in this book.

Download or read book Xcode 4 written by Richard Wentk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to design, code, and build amazing apps Xcode 4 is Apple’s newest version of the popular development suite for creating bleeding-edge OS X and iOS apps. Written by an experienced developer and Apple-focused journalist, this book not only covers developing for OS X but also for the entire family of iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You’ll explore the newest tools for compiling, debugging, and finding and fixing common code errors so that you can look forward to improved, smooth-running code that is developed more efficiently than ever. Takes you step-by-step through the process of developing OS X and iOS applications using Xcode 4 Examines the benefits of Xcode 4, Apple’s updated, free, object oriented programming environment Helps you tame the complex Xcode environment so you can develop amazing apps This book gets you up to speed on all the remarkable new features and redesigned user interface of Xcode 4 so you can get started creating phenomenal apps today.

Download or read book The Web Designer s Guide to iOS Apps written by Kristofer Layon and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-12-02 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a designer who knows HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you can easily learn how to make native iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps—and distribute them worldwide via the App Store. When combined with an Objective-C framework, web standards can be used to format and style content for iOS, using native controls and behaviors for an authentic Apple user experience. The Web Designer’s Guide to iOS Apps shows how to create apps using NimbleKit, the Objective-C framework featured on the Apple Development Tools web site. With it you’ll learn how to: Download and install the free software for creating iOS apps Use Xcode to manage project assets, test apps, and package binary files Implement standard iOS elements and behaviors for familiar Apple mobile user experiences Enhance your app designs with HTML5 and CSS3 Build a foundation for designing web apps that can be delivered to other smartphones and mobile devices

Download or read book Beginning iPhone 3 Development written by David Mark and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a programmer looking for a new challenge? Does the thought of building your very own iPhone app make your heart race and your pulse quicken? If so, Beginning iPhone 3 Development: Exploring the iPhone SDK is just the book for you. Updated and revised for iPhone SDK 3, many of the discussions in the original book have been clarified to make some of the more complex topics easier to understand. In addition, all of the projects have been rebuilt from scratch using the SDK 3 templates. For the latest version of this book for Swift, see Beginning iPhone Development with Swift, ISBN 978-1-4842-0410-8. For the latest version of this book for Objective-C, see Beginning iPhone Development: Exploring the iOS SDK, ISBN 978-1-4842-0200-5. Assuming only a minimal working knowledge of Objective-C, and written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style, this book offers a complete soup-to-nuts course in iPhone and iPod touch programming. The book starts with the basics, walking you through the process of downloading and installing Apple's free iPhone SDK, and then stepping you though the creation of your first simple iPhone application. From there, you'll learn to integrate all the interface elements iPhone users have come to know and love, such as buttons, switches, pickers, toolbars, and sliders. You'll master a variety of design patterns, from the simplest single view to complex hierarchical drill-downs. The confusing art of table building will be demystified, and you'll see how to save your data using the iPhone file system. You'll also learn how to save and retrieve your data using SQLite, iPhone's built-in database management system. In addition, you'll also learn about Core Data, an important persistence mechanism that has just been added with SDK 3. And there's much more! You'll learn to draw using Quartz 2D and OpenGL ES, add multitouch gestural support (pinches and swipes) to your applications, and work with the camera, photo library, accelerometer, and built-in GPS. You'll discover the fine points of application preferences and learn how to localize your apps for multiple languages. You can discover more about this book, download source code, and find support forums at the book's companion site, at www.iphonedevbook.com. The iPhone 3 update to the best-selling and most recommended book for iPhone developers Packed full of tricks, techniques, and enthusiasm for the new SDK from a developer perspective The most complete, useful, and up-to-date guide to all things having to do with Apple's iPhone SDK

Download or read book OSx86 written by Peter Baldwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-09 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique guide to installing Apple's Mac OS X software on non-Apple hardware If you've always wished you could install Apple's rock solid Mac OS X on your non-Apple notebook, budget PC, or power-tower PC, wish no more. Yes, you can, and this intriguing book shows you exactly how. Walk through these step-by-step instructions, and you'll end up knowing more about Apple's celebrated OS than many of the most devoted Mac fans. You'll learn to build OS X-ready machines, as well as how to install, use, and program OS X. Now that Apple computers are based on the Intel platform, the same as most PCs, rogue developers in droves are installing Mac OS X on PCs, including those based on the AMD and Atom processors; this is the first book to show how to create an OSx86 machine running OS X Provides step-by-step instruction on the installation, use, and programming of OS X on your existing computer, as well as how to build OS X-ready machines Helps you avoid pitfalls and common problems associated with running Apple software on PC hardware Offers numerous practical hints, tips, and illustrations Create your own Hackintosh with this essential guide.

Download or read book iPhone and iPad Apps for Absolute Beginners written by Rory Lewis and published by Apress. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iPhone is the hottest gadget of our generation, and much of its success has been fueled by the App Store, Apple’s online marketplace for iPhone applications. Over 1 billion apps have been downloaded in the 9 months the App Store has been open, ranging from the simplest games to the most complex business apps. Everyone has an idea for the next best-selling iPhone app—presumably that’s why you’re reading this now. And with the release of the iPad, this demand will just continue to grow. So how do you build an application for the iPhone and iPad? Don’t you need to spend years learning complicated programming languages? What about Objective-C, Cocoa Touch, and the software development kit (SDK)? The answer is that you don’t need to know any of those things. Anybody can start building simple applications for the iPhone and iPad, and this book will show you how. This book takes you to getting your first applications up and running using plain English and practical examples. It cuts through the fog of jargon and misinformation that surrounds iPhone and iPad application development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started. Teaches iPhone and iPad application development in language anyone can understand Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy Offers videos that enable you to follow along with the author—it’s like your own private classroom

Download or read book Swift Developing iOS Applications written by Andrew J Wagner and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 1027 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the power of Swift and discover the skills required to build incredible robust iOS applications About This Book Write expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on course Unveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into reality Specialize in developing real iOS apps, and 2D and 3D video games using Swift and Cocoapods Dive deep into protocol extensions, learn new error handling model and use featured Swift design patterns to write more efficient code Who This Book Is For This course would be for app developers who are new to developing for iOS or OSX and are trying to get grips with Swift for the first time. What You Will Learn From a solid understanding of the Swift 2 language Get to know the practical aspects of how a computer program actually works Understand the paradigms used by Apple's frameworks, so you are not intimidated by them Create a server in Swift to deliver JSON data to an iOS app Take advantage of Cocoapods to use third-party libraries Build games with SpriteKit and SceneKit Develop an app running on the cloud to act as an API server for your client's apps Dive into the core components of Swift 2 including operators, collections, control flow, and functions Create and use classes, structures, and enums including object-oriented topics such as inheritance, protocols, and extensions Develop a practical understanding of subscripts, optionals, and closures Master Objective-C interoperability with mix and match Access network resources using Swift Implement various standard design patterns in the Swift language In Detail The Swift––Developing iOS Applications course will take you on a journey to become an efficient iOS and OS X developer, with the latest trending topic in town. Right from the basics to the advanced level topics, this course would cover everything in detail. We'll embark our journey by dividing the learning path into four modules. Each of these modules are a mini course in their own right; and as you complete each one, you'll gain key skills and be ready for the material in the next module. The first module is like a step-by-step guide to programming in Swift 2. Each topic is separated into compressible sections that are full of practical examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Each section builds on the previous topics, so you can develop a proficient and comprehensive understanding of app development in Swift 2. By the end of this module, you'll have a basic understanding of Swift 2 and its functionalities. The second module will be the an easy-to-follow guide filled with tutorials to show you how to build real-world apps. The difficulty and complexity level increases chapter by chapter. Each chapter is dedicated to build a new app, beginning from a basic and unstyled app through to a full 3D game. The last two chapters show you how to build a complete client-server e-commerce app right from scratch. You'll be able to build well-designed apps, effectively use AutoLayout, develop videogames, and build server apps. The third and the last module of our course will take an example-based approach where each concept covered is supported by example code to not only give you a good understanding of the concept, but also to demonstrate how to properly implement it. Style and approach This course includes all the resources that will help you jump into the app development .This course covers all the important aspects Swift application development and is divided into individual modules so that you develop your skill after the completion of a module and get ready for the next. Through this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to use Swift programming with hands-on examples from scratch to finish!

Download or read book Flash IOS Apps Cookbook written by Christopher Caleb and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is written in a cookbook style, presenting examples in the style of recipes, allowing you to go directly to your topic of interest, or follow topics throughout a chapter to gain in-depth knowledge. Flash developers or enthusiasts looking to build iOS apps using their existing Flash and ActionScript 3.0 skills.

Download or read book Learn Objective C on the Mac written by Scott Knaster and published by Apress. This book was released on 2012-08-10 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to write apps for some of today's hottest technologies, including the iPhone and iPad (using iOS), as well as the Mac (using OS X). It starts with Objective-C, the base language on which the native iOS software development kit (SDK) and the OS X are based. Learn Objective-C on the Mac: For OS X and iOS, Second Edition updates a best selling book and is an extensive, newly updated guide to Objective-C. Objective-C is a powerful, object-oriented extension of C, making this update the perfect follow-up to Dave Mark’s bestselling Learn C on the Mac. Whether you’re an experienced C programmer or you’re coming from a different language such as C++ or Java, leading Mac experts Scott Knaster and Waqar Malik show how to harness the power of Objective-C in your apps! A complete course on the basics of Objective-C using Apple’s newest Xcode tools An introduction to object-oriented programming Comprehensive coverage of new topics like blocks, GCD, ARC, class extensions, as well as inheritance, composition, object initialization, categories, protocols, memory management, and organizing source files An introduction to building user interfaces using what is called the UIKit A primer for non-C programmers to get off the ground even faster

Download or read book Mastering Swift 3 Linux written by Jon Hoffman and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-01-02 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to build fast and robust applications on the Linux platform with Swift About This Book Create robust applications by building a strong foundation in the Swift Language Utilize Swift 3 on the embedded Linux platform for IoT and Robotic projects Build more flexible and high-performing applications on desktop, server, and embedded Linux platforms Who This Book Is For This book is for Linux developers who are interested in quickly learning how to use Swift to create exciting applications on Linux platforms. What You Will Learn Install Swift on the Linux platform Explore the power of the Swift language Get to know the proper design techniques Understand Swift's new Core Library Implement popular design patterns with Swift Integrate C libraries with Swift Using Swift on Single-Board Computers Learn how to add concurrency to your application with Grand Central Dispatch Learn how to work with Swift Generics Learn how to use the Protocol-Oriented design paradigm In Detail Swift is a modern, fast, and safe programming language created by Apple. Writing Swift is interactive and fun, the syntax is concise yet expressive, and the code runs lightning-fast. Swift's move to open source has been embraced with open arms and has seen increased adoption in the Linux platform. Our book will introduce you to the Swift language, further delving into all the key concepts you need to create applications for desktop, server, and embedded Linux platforms. We will teach you the best practices to design an application with Swift 3 via design patterns and Protocol-Oriented Programming. Further on, you will learn how to catch and respond to errors within your application. When you have gained a strong knowledge of using Swift in Linux, we'll show you how to build IoT and robotic projects using Swift on single board computers. By the end of the book, you will have a solid understanding of the Swift Language with Linux and will be able to create your own applications with ease. Style and approach This easy-to-follow, code-rich guide is filled with examples that demonstrate how to put the concepts into practice. You'll also get design patterns and best practices to get you writing better applications on the Linux platform.

Download or read book Professional Xcode 3 written by James Bucanek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A solid guide that responds to the active interest in Apple's Xcode tools Apple's Xcode tools are a collection of applications and frameworks that are used to develop, test, and optimize applications primarily written for Mac OS X or the iPhone. The steady increase in sales of Apple computers has triggered a strong interest in gaining a thorough understanding of Xcode and its tools and what they have to offer. This book provides you with an inside look at the array of Xcode tools from top to bottom. You'll go beyond the basics and dive into such in-depth topics as installing the latest version of Xcode tools, customizing the look and behavior of Xcode, creating and managing projects, using the built-in class browser to model complex applications and structures, and more. Offers you a solid foundation for getting the most out of Apple's Xcode tools, a collection of applications and frameworks used to develop, test, and optimize applications written for Mac OS X or the iPhone Includes clear, comprehensive lessons for installing the latest version of Xcode tools, customizing the look of Xcode, creating and managing projects, testing your interfaces, and building and debugging your projects Explains analyzing performance, optimizing your application, working with shared sources, creating your own custom file templates, and customizing the interface builder With this book, you'll be able to take full advantage of the range of tools included with Xcode.

Download or read book Mastering Swift written by Cybellium Ltd and published by Cybellium Ltd. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Swift Embrace the Evolution of Apple Development Step into the modern landscape of Apple's software ecosystem with Swift—a powerful, intuitive, and innovative programming language. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned expert, "Mastering Swift" is your definitive guide to harnessing the full spectrum of Swift's capabilities. Within these pages, you'll discover: Swift From the Ground Up: Understand the core principles and design patterns that make Swift a standout language for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS development. Code Illuminated: Break down complex concepts with clear, illustrative examples that guide you through each step of the Swift development process. Advanced Techniques: Dive into Swift's deeper waters with topics like concurrency, generics, and protocol-oriented programming to write cleaner and more efficient code. Real-World Challenges: Immerse yourself in a range of projects that test and bolster your skills, preparing you for the dynamic demands of Apple development. Swift and Beyond: Explore the dynamic interplay between Swift and its sibling, Objective-C, and understand how to interoperate seamlessly between the two. "Mastering Swift" isn't just a book—it's a journey. A journey that takes you from the basics to the advanced, ensuring that by the end, you're not just using Swift, but truly mastering it. Dive in and redefine what's possible in the world of Apple development.

Download or read book The IOS Game Programming Collection Collection written by Michael Daley and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iOS Game Programming Collection consists of two bestselling eBooks: Learning iOS Game Programming: A Hands-On Guide to Building Your First iPhone Game Learning Cocos2D: A Hands-on Guide to Building iOS Games with Cocos2D, Box2D, and Chipmunk Since the launch of the App Store, games have been the hottest category of apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. That means your best chance of tapping into the iPhone/iPad "Gold Rush" is to put out a killer game that everyone wants to play (and talk about). While many people think games are hard to build, they actually can be quite easy, and this collection is your perfect beginner's guide. Learning iOS Game Programming walks you through every step as you build a 2D tile map game, Sir Lamorak's Quest: The Spell of Release (which is free in the App Store). You can download and play the game you're going to build while you learn about the code. You learn the key characteristics of a successful iPhone game and important terminology and tools you will use. Learning Cocos2D walks you through the process of building Space Viking (which is free on the App Store), a 2D scrolling game that leverages Cocos2D, Box2D, and Chipmunk. As you build Space Viking, you'll learn everything you need to know about Cocos2D so you can create the next killer iOS game. This collection helps you Plan high-level game design, components, and difficulty levels Use game loops to make sure the right events happen at the right time Render images, create sprite sheets, and build animations Use tile maps to build large game worlds from small reusable images Create fire, explosions, smoke, sparks, and other organic effects Deliver great sound via OpenAL and the iPhone's media player Provide game control via iPhone's touch and accelerometer features Craft an effective, intuitive game interface Build game objects and entities and making them work properly Detect collisions and ensuring the right response to them Polish, test, debug, and performance-tune your game Install and configure Cocos2D so it works with Xcode 4 Build a complete 2D action adventure game with Cocos2D Build your game's main menu screen for accessing levels Use Cocos2D's Scheduler to make sure the right events happen at the right times Use tile maps to build scrolling game levels from reusable images Add audio and sound effects with CocosDenshion--Cocos2D's sound engine Add gravity, realistic collisions, and ragdoll effects with Box2D and Chipmunk physics engines Add amazing effects to your games with particle systems Leverage Game Center in your game for achievements and leader boards Squeeze the most performance from your games

Download or read book Learn AppleScript written by Hamish Sanderson and published by Apress. This book was released on 2010-07-10 with total page 1085 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AppleScript is an English-like, easy-to-understand scripting language built into every Mac. AppleScript can automate hundreds of AppleScript-able applications, performing tasks both large and small, complex and simple. Learn AppleScript: The Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X, Third Edition has been completely updated for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It's all here, with an emphasis on practical information that will help you solve any automation problem—from the most mundane repetitive tasks to highly integrated workflows of complex systems. Friendly enough for beginners, detailed enough for advanced AppleScripters Includes major contributions from expert AppleScripters: Emmanuel Levy, Harald Monihart, Ian Piper, Shane Stanley, Barry Wainwright, Craig Williams, and foreword by AppleScript inventor, William Cook

Download or read book Apple Watch for Developers written by Gary Riches and published by Apress. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apple Watch for Developers: Advice & Techniques from 5 Top Professionals gives you the base-knowledge and valuable secrets you'll need for your own projects from a core team of successful, experienced Apple Watch app-development experts. You'll explore elements such as branding within Watch apps, translating audio data into visual information, taming complex data, mastering environment-driven feature sets, and much more. This book is for developers who already have some knowledge of developing with WatchKit and WatchOS 2, and who are now interested in learning how to use them to create cutting edge Watch apps. It is written by five experienced, industry-leading Apple Watch developers who have created their apps early, and are now ready to pull apart examples to show you how to best create an Apple Watch app. This book will bring your cool Watch ideas to life!