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Book ICloud for Developers

Download or read book ICloud for Developers written by Cesare Rocchi and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up-to-date fast on the techniques you need get your applications iCloud-ready. With Apple's iCloud servers now available to developers, there's every reason to make synchronization a core feature of your product. You'll learn how to iCloud-enable the data formats you're most likely to use in an iOS application: key-value data, document-based data, and relational data. Using a simple grocery list application as an example, you'll find out how to configure any application to make the most of iCloud's capabilities. Your app's users want their application data to be in sync as they switch from one device to another. Guided by iOS expert Cesare Rocchi, you'll start by learning how to configure an app and its resources for iCloud. Then, after a quick introduction to iCloud-supported data types, you'll work on using the simplest: key-value data. Next, you'll find out how to get your document-based data (including media files), and even relational data working with iCloud. As you learn each new technique, you'll use it to synchronize yet another module of the book's sample app, Grocery, a simple shopping list that can be shared between two or more devices. You'll learn how to handle the kinds of conflicts likely to occur when you build apps that keep themselves in sync across phones and tablets, as well as how to deal with the notifications used by iCloud to broadcast changes as they occur. As devices proliferate, synchronization is more important than ever. When you finish this book, you'll know how to make it a part of your own applications. What You Need: You should have Xcode 4.6.2 and iOS SDK 6.0 installed on your workstation. To write apps that interact with iCloud, you need to be a registered Apple developer. To test the synchronization of iCloud applications that you write, you'll need two iOS devices (either of which can be an iPhone, iPod, or iPad).

Book Apple Watch App Development

Download or read book Apple Watch App Development written by Steven F. Daniel and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build real-world applications for the Apple Watch platform using the WatchKit framework and Swift 2.0 About This Book Find out how to download and install the Xcode development tools before learning about Xcode playgrounds and the Swift programming language Discover everything you need to know about the WatchKit platform architecture, its classes, as well its limitations This book introduces you to the very latest mobile platform with hands-on instructions so you can build your very own Apple Watch apps Who This Book Is For This book is for developers who are interested in creating amazing apps for the Apple Watch platform. Readers are expected to have no prior experience of programming. What You Will Learn Navigate within the WatchKit interface using the page-based, modal, and hierarchical navigation techniques Work with context menus to allow your users to interact with the Apple Watch and respond to their actions to perform a task Use the MapKit framework to display a map within the WatchKit interface to track the user's current location Build effective user interfaces for the WatchKit platform and integrate iCloud capabilities to synchronize data between the iOS app and the WatchKit UI Design your apps for the Apple Watch platform by adhering to the set of User Interface design guidelines set out by Apple Reinforce image caching to display animations within the Apple Watch user interface Explore WatchKit tables, which allow your users to purchase groceries and pay for them using Apple Pay Analyze the new layout system to ensure that your Apple Watch apps work with various screen sizes In Detail Wearable are the next wave of mobile technology and with the release of Apple's WatchKit SDK, a whole new world of exciting development possibilities has opened up. Apple Watch App Development introduces you to the architecture and possibilities of the Apple Watch platform, as well as an in-depth look at how to work with Xcode playgrounds. Benefit from a rapid introduction to the Swift programming language so you can quickly begin developing apps with the WatchKit framework and the Xcode Development IDE. Get to grips with advanced topics such as notifications, glances, iCloud, Apple pay, closures, tuples, protocols, delegates, concurrency, and using Swift Playgrounds, with each concept is backed up with example code that demonstrates how to properly execute it. Finally, discover how to package and deploy your Watch application to the Apple AppStore. By the end of this book, you will have a good understanding of how to develop apps for the Apple Watch platform, and synchronize data using iCloud between the wearable and the iOS device. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step approach to developing applications for the Apple Watch using the Swift programming language and the WatchKit UI. Each topic is explained in a conversational and easy-to-follow style.

Book Learning iCloud Data Management

Download or read book Learning iCloud Data Management written by Jesse Feiler and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 Understanding iCloud from the developer’s and user’s point of view Accessing synchronized user calendars and contacts Integrating Reminders into your apps Playing by iCloud’s user privacy rules Applying consistent iOS Settings and OS X Preferences across user devices Managing persistent storage with Core Data Using Xcode Project Workspaces for shared development Adding data to app bundles and resources Integrating iCloud infrastructure, file wrappers, documents, and data Completing the”Round Trip” between both iOS and OS X

Book App Development Using iOS iCloud

Download or read book App Development Using iOS iCloud written by Shantanu Baruah and published by Apress. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a professional looking app from start to finish that takes advantage of iCloud technology. Rather than working with Storyboarding for building your UI, you’ll use code to build professional looking screens. Using code is standard for professional developers to fit form factor alignment across multiple screen sizes and other design constraints. First, you’ll build a basic, functional UX screen. Then you’ll incorporate iCloud with CloudKit for data persistence and private, public, and shared databases. Here your code-drive UI design will expand out to developing professional looking screens with animation. You’ll also learn to work with reminder and notification boxes, sharing data between your users, and adding functionally for interaction with other Apps. Finally, you’ll tackle testing and using Test Flight before publishing your app to the App Store. This book offers a practical guide for coders at any level who want to learn and create professional looking iOS apps leveraging the database features of iCloud and the numerous extensions that Apple provides in the Xcode environment. Create professional looking apps that are secure and your users will love! What You'll Learn Leverage CloudKit for Backend as a Service Handle Asynchronous processes Share data among users of your app with simultaneous modifications Who This Book Is For iOS developers familiar with the basics of Swift coding who want to work with iCloud databases or move into more advanced fields, such as using extensions or designing UX in code.

Book iPhone Application Development For Dummies

Download or read book iPhone Application Development For Dummies written by Neal Goldstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start building iPhone apps today with this friendly guide, now in full color! Whether you're a beginning programmer who wants to build your first app or a professional developer looking to leverage the marketing power of the iPhone SDK, this book will help. It walks you through the basics for building a variety of iOS applications using Apple developer tools and covers the essential steps for creating apps that get accepted into the App Store. This new edition covers all the latest information, including key updates to iPad universal code and tips on developing specifically for mobile apps. Full-color illustrations make it easier to see exactly what will appear on your screen. Walks you through the fundamentals of developing a variety of applications for the iPhone Shows you how to use Apple's developer tools Delves into getting your apps into the App Store and selling them Addresses the universal code feature that allows you to develop apps and port them from the iPhone to the iPad and back Covers the latest updates for the iPad universal code and the new iPhone SDK No matter what your level of expertise may be, you'll be able to leverage the power of the iOS SDK with the advice in this full-color book. Note: Apple's iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices.

Book iOS App Development For Dummies

Download or read book iOS App Development For Dummies written by Jesse Feiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve got incredible iOS ideas, get this book and bring them to life! iOS 7 represents the most significant update to Apple’s mobile operating system since the first iPhone was released, and even the most seasoned app developers are looking for information on how to take advantage of the latest iOS 7 features in their app designs. That’s where iOS App Development For Dummies comes in! Whether you’re a programming hobbyist wanting to build an app for fun or a professional developer looking to expand into the iOS market, this book will walk you through the fundamentals of building a universal app that stands out in the iOS crowd. Walks you through joining Apple’s developer program, downloading the latest SDK, and working with Apple’s developer tools Explains the key differences between iPad and iPhone apps and how to use each device’s features to your advantage Shows you how to design your app with the end user in mind and create a fantastic user experience Covers using nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more There’s no time like now to tap into the power of iOS – start building the next big app today with help from iOS App Development For Dummies!

Book Apple Watch for Developers

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!

Book iPhone OS Development

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richard Wentk
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2011-05-09
  • ISBN : 1118081633
  • Pages : 682 pages

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.

Book Creating IOS Apps

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richard Warren
  • Publisher : Pearson Education
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 032193413X
  • Pages : 513 pages

Download or read book Creating IOS Apps written by Richard Warren and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 600 million iOS devices sold, Apple's booming mobile platform provides a immense and continuously growing app market for developers. And with each update to the iOS SDK, Apple offers the richest set of additional developer tools. iOS 7.0 is no exception. iOS programming expert Richard Warren shows you how to use these powerful tools to begin writing the next generation of iOS apps. You will hone your development skills by creating a complete, full-featured mobile application. You'll learn to build an intuitive and beautiful user interface, beginning with linking View Controllers in the Storyboard and then adding custom drawn views. Next, you will learn how to use iCloud storage and Core Data to manage an app's data model, synchronizing data across multiple devices. Then you will learn ways to make your app stand out, using more advanced iOS techniques like UIKit Dynamics and UIMotionEffects. Finally, Richard shows you how to prepare your app for submission to the App Store, getting it in front of iOS users around the world. This book includes: Real-world guidance and advice Insight into the current best practices from an iOS programming expert An essential introduction to the Objective-C language and Cocoa design patterns Coverage of key iOS 7.0 technologies, including the asset catalog, dynamic fonts, UIKit Dynamics, UIMotionEffects, Sprite Kit, and more.

Book iOS 6 Programming Pushing the Limits

Download or read book iOS 6 Programming Pushing the Limits written by Rob Napier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to build extraordinary apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch iOS is the hottest development platform around, and iOS 6 adds a new and deeper dimension to explore. This guide offers serious information for serious programmers who know the basics and are ready to dive into the advanced features of iOS. You'll learn to create killer apps for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, including how to maximize performance and make more money from your apps with in-app purchases. Topics covered include security, multitasking, running on multiple platforms, blocks and functional programming, advanced text layout, and much more. App development for iPhones and iPads is a lucrative and exciting venture; books on this topic are steady bestsellers This advanced guide helps experienced developers take full advantage of the latest platform upgrade, iOS 6 Provides in-depth background on maximizing your apps with Apple's iPhone SDK 6.0, including the major new APIs and building applications for the new iPad Covers keeping control of multitasking, increasing income with in-app purchases, key value observing with Cocoa, running on multiple platforms, advanced text layout, building a Core foundation, and more iOS 6 Programming: Pushing the Limits gives experienced mobile developers a wealth of knowledge for creating outstanding iPhone and iPad apps on the latest platform.

Book More iOS 6 Development

Download or read book More iOS 6 Development written by David Mark and published by Apress. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in iPhone and iPad apps development? Want to learn more? Whether you’re a self-taught iPhone and iPad apps development genius or have just made your way through the pages of Beginning iOS 6 Development, we have the perfect book for you. More iOS 6 Development: Further Explorations of the iOS SDK digs deeper into Apple’s latest iOS 6 SDK. Bestselling authors Dave Mark, Alex Horovitz, Kevin Kim and Jeff LaMarche explain concepts as only they can—covering topics like Core Data, peer-to-peer networking using GameKit and network streams, working with data from the web, MapKit, in-application e-mail, and more. All the concepts and APIs are clearly presented with code snippets you can customize and use, as you like, in your own apps. If you are going to write a professional iPhone or iPad app, you’ll want to get your arms around Core Data, and there’s no better place to do so than in the pages of this book. The book continues right where Beginning iOS 6 Development leaves off, with a series of chapters devoted to Core Data, the standard for Apple persistence. Dave, Alex, Kevin and Jeff carefully step through each Core Data concept and show techniques and tips specifically for writing larger apps—offering a breadth of coverage you won't find anywhere else. The Core Data coverage alone is worth the price of admission. But there's so much more! More iOS 6 Development covers a variety of networking mechanisms, from GameKit’s relatively simple BlueTooth peer-to-peer model, to the addition of Bonjour discovery and network streams, through the complexity of accessing files via the web. Dave, Alex, Kevin, and Jeff will also take you through coverage of concurrent programming and some advanced techniques for debugging your applications. The enhanced multitasking, threading, memory management and more are important. Apps are getting more and more complex, including sophisticated game apps that offer virtual or augmented reality experiences and new mapping views that take advantage of sensors and other APIs in the newest iOS 6 SDK. Whether you are a relative newcomer to iPhone and iPad or iOS development or an old hand looking to expand your horizons, there’s something for everyone in More iOS 6 Development.

Book iOS 10 SDK Development

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chris Adamson
  • Publisher : Pragmatic Bookshelf
  • Release : 2017-03-24
  • ISBN : 1680503707
  • Pages : 373 pages

Download or read book iOS 10 SDK Development written by Chris Adamson and published by Pragmatic Bookshelf. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All in on Swift! iOS 10 and Xcode 8 make it clearer than ever that Swift is Apple's language of the future. Core frameworks have been redesigned to work better with Swift, and the language itself continues to evolve quickly. iOS 10 SDK Development is the pure-Swift approach to developing for the iOS platform. This completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling iOS guide shows you how to pull in the SDK's enormous feature set and deliver powerful, real-world apps for iPhone and iPad using modern Swift programming techniques. Swift is the language of the future for iOS development, and this completely revised and updated book is your guide. From the community-driven changes in Swift 3 to the overhaul of iOS' Foundation framework to make it more "Swifty," iOS 10 and Xcode 8 mark an "all in" commitment to Swift, and this new edition matches that commitment. Learn not just the syntax of the Swift language but also stylish Swift, the idiomatic uses of the language, and best practices you'll find in the wild. From there, move into developing a complete, real-world podcast client sample application-completely new for this edition-featuring Internet access, tables, navigation, and media playback, all with the most modern approaches provided by Apple's iOS 10 frameworks and tools. Go beyond code to master the practices that professional developers rely on: testing, debugging, publishing on the App Store, and managing your app over the long haul. As a bonus, you'll get a taste of cutting-edge iOS 10 features, such as the new Siri voice-command API. Swift's time is here. Whether you're new to Swift or just catching up on iOS' latest features, iOS 10 SDK Development will help you master the language and the platform.

Book Producing IOS 6 Apps

    Book Details:
  • Author : UnknownCom Inc.
  • Publisher : UnknownCom Inc.
  • Release : 2012
  • ISBN : 0988337819
  • Pages : 636 pages

Download or read book Producing IOS 6 Apps written by UnknownCom Inc. and published by UnknownCom Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effectively several books bundled into one, written by the entire team of a long-standing app development company, Producing iOS 6 Apps: The Ultimate Roadmap for Both Non-Programmers and Existing Developers makes every effort to provide most anyone with the understanding, recommended tools, and easy to follow step-by-step examples, to learn how to take your app idea from the start to Apple's iTunes App Store. Originally generated from an existing app company's internal and highly-confidential training guide, containing closely guarded app business secrets teaching new employees the business of app design, development lifecycles and methodology. Updated contributions are from the entire staff; development as well as considerable contributions from marketing, management, and even the legal dept. Due to its very nature, this book contains many commonplace and relevant topics to today's app-related business issues, such as the latest "legal landmines" to avoid, modern app design, the latest in code development, and even avoiding programming altogether for app development - all specific to iOS and the App Store. This fully updated, multi-section book spans many chapters covering the relevant topics, including but not limited to the following: The latest software updates: Apple iOS 6 SDK, Xcode 4.5, and many other third-party development alternatives - some of which require simple scripting or no coding at all! The latest hardware updates: Apple iPhone 5, New iPad (3rd gen), and iPod touch (5th gen). Performing market research and analysis for a successful app with a solid business plan, specific to the App Store. Monetizing apps using Ad Networks and Aggregators, such as: Apple's iAd, Google's Admob, and Millennial Media, Jumptap, Smaato, Greystripe, AdWhirl, and MobClix. Authoring apps in both Apple's Xcode 4.5, iOS 6, and Objective-C for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, as well as Third-Party tools for app creation such as Unity 3D, ShiVa3D, PhoneGap, MonoTouch, Marmalade, Adobe Flash Professional, Adobe Flash Builder (Formerly Flex Builder), Cocos2D, Corona SDK, GameSalad, Titanium Studio, and MoSync - complete with walkthroughs on how to build an app from scratch with optional app-making environments! Learn how to create an app once, and have it simultaneously work on iPhone's iOS, Android, and more! Includes a BONUS detailed Objective-C jumpstart guide, written by our development staff! It provides existing programmers who are familiar with C++, Java, C#, or other languages, with relevant topics such as: designing views, interfaces, images, controls, objects, classes, user input and touch gestures, important frameworks, managing memory, dealing with data types, databases, storage, and more - complete with free example sourcecode! A monster of a book with exceptional value, containing over 500 pages, spanning 40 chapters, split into 6 sections, with 6 appendices! Over 10 pages of detailed ToC, including all of the above, plus: Apple iOS developer program and App Store account creation walkthroughs, cross-platform app development for iOS, Android, Blackberry and many more, app promotion and monetization techniques, pre/post-upload marketing, and suggestions on avoiding "real-life" App Store GOTCHAS to help save time, money, and effort! This "Tome of Knowledge" is a combined effort from an existing iOS development company's entire team who has been in the App Store trenches for years. In effect, it contains hard-learned experiences and previously detailed "secret" app production information, evolved into this complete guide and reference to all things required to deliver apps through the App Store as quickly, painlessly, and profitably, as possible. Both Paperback and eBook editions are available.

Book iOS Cloud Development For Dummies

Download or read book iOS Cloud Development For Dummies written by Neal Goldstein and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to create robust, data-driven, iOS cloud apps? This book makes it easier! Apple's mobile operating system (iOS) supports iPhones, iPads, iPods and other Apple devices, and while even beginners can now develop apps to run just on these devices themselves, sometimes you want to create an app with more heft. Applications such as live weather reports or multi-player games require a lot of data to be pulled from outside—often from cloud-based Web Services, such as Google or Amazon. This book, written by application development expert Neal Goldstein, shows you how to weave all of this together to create robust iOS apps. Developers will learn how to get, post, and modify data as well as how to create and deploy new, app-specific Web Services. The book includes numerous sample programs such as Xcode projects, sample server code used to create Web Services in the cloud, desktop client back-ends, and more. Takes new and seasoned developers beyond the creation of simple client-based iOS applications to create more sophisticated, data-driven, cloud-based mobile apps Explains how to access existing Web Services from native iOS applications and also how to create and deploy new, app-specific Web Services Includes sample programs such as Xcode projects with complete source code, and sample server code for creating cloud-based Web Services Offers valuable and hard-to-get information for new or veteran iOS developers, from small shops to enterprise iOS development Shows you how to use iCloud and Core data to enable apps running on different devices to share data Connecting your iOS app to the cloud just got easier, with iOS Cloud Development For Dummies. Note: Apple's iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices.

Book iCloud Standard Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Andri Yadi
  • Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
  • Release : 2013-11-18
  • ISBN : 1782160515
  • Pages : 221 pages

Download or read book iCloud Standard Guide written by Andri Yadi and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use guide, filled with tutorials that will teach you how to set up and use iCloud, and profit from all of its marvellous features.This book is for anyone with basic knowledge of computers and mobile operations. Prior knowledge of cloud computing or iCloud is not expected.

Book iPhone   Application Development For Dummies

Download or read book iPhone Application Development For Dummies written by Neal Goldstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start building iPhone apps today with this friendly guide! Whether you're a beginner programmer who wants to build your first app, or a professional developer looking to leverage the marketing power of the iPhone SDK, this book walks you through the basics for building a variety of applications. Plus, you'll get invaluable advice on navigating the App Store so you can make money off of your original creations. This new edition covers all the latest information you need to know to get started developing apps immediately. Walks you through the fundamentals of developing a variety of applications for the iPhone Covers the latest updates for the iPad universal code and the new iPhone SDK Delves into getting your apps in the App Store and selling them Shows you how to use Apple's developer tools Addresses the universal code feature that allows you to develop apps and port them from the iPhone to the iPad and back No matter your level of experience of expertise, iPhone Application Development For Dummies, 3rd Edition enables you to leverage the power of the open iPhone SDK so you can start developing apps today. Note: Apple's iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices.

Book Beginning iOS 5 Development

Download or read book Beginning iOS 5 Development written by David Mark and published by Apress. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The team that brought you the bestselling Beginning iPhone 4 Development is back again for Beginning iOS 5 Development, bringing this definitive guide up-to-date with Apple's latest and greatest iOS SDK, as well as with the latest version of Xcode. There's coverage of brand new technologies, with chapters on storyboards and iCloud, for example, as well as significant updates to existing chapters to bring them in line with all the changes that came with the iOS 5 SDK. You'll have everything you need to create your very own apps for the latest iOS devices, including the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and the latest iPod touch. Every single sample program in the book has been rebuilt from scratch using Xcode 4.2 and the latest iOS 5-specific project templates and designed to take advantage of the latest Xcode features. Assuming only a minimal working knowledge of Objective-C, and written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style, Beginning iOS 5 Development offers a complete soup-to-nuts course in iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch programming. The book starts with the basics, walking through the process of downloading and installing Xcode and the iOS 5 SDK, and then guides you though the creation of your first simple application. From there, you'll learn how to integrate all the interface elements Apple touch 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 learn how to save your data using the iPhone file system. You'll also learn how to save and retrieve your data using a variety of persistence techniques, including Core Data and SQLite. 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. The iOS 5 update to the bestselling and most recommended book for Cocoa touch developers Packed full of tricks, techniques, and enthusiasm for the new SDK from a developer perspective Written in an accessible, easy-to-follow style