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.
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The ultimate developer′s guide to the Xcode 4 suite Developers, if you want to create killer apps for Apple′s OS X and iOS, you need this practical new introduction to Xcode 4. Xcode 4 is crammed with improvements, sample code, utilities, and helper applications. This book shows you how to tap these programming riches and develop for either platform. Keep things simple and click to build, or explore Xcode′s advanced features and get really creative. Either way, this book shows you how. Get familiar with Xcode 4′s streamlined interface and new features Create apps with Xcode′s standard templates and learn how to modify them Use smart strategies to find help and sample code in the Apple Documentation Design and extend stylish new interfaces with Interface Builder Explore code snippets, refactoring, and other timesaving features Create fast, rock–solid code with Instruments and the Xcode debugger Master schemes and provisioning to build apps for testing and for the App Store Access the latest information on Apple development Visit www.wileydevreference.com for the latest on tools and techniques for Apple development, as well as supporting code and examples from this book.
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Richard Wentk is a professional developer, and a technology writer with more than fifteen years experience in publishing. He covers Apple products and developments for MacWorld UK and MacFormat magazines, writes about technology and business strategy, and is the author of the popular Cocoa in Wiley′s Developer Reference series.
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A real developer reference
10 Aug 2011
By Shatou
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Ok, I have finished almost 75% of the book. I find it amazing, full of useful information and well-organized.
Good things:
1. Many parts are detailed. This is good when writing a book on IDE.
2. You will use as a reference. Yes, you'll read certain parts again and again from time to time. It Is a Developer Reference.
3. Almost every aspect of Xcode 4 is illustrated with figures and detailed steps. However, advanced features are not explained.
Bad things:
1. I think the first edition is considering Xcode 4. That Xcode "4.0" not 4.0.1 or 4.0.2 or 4.1". There are differences and they are not minors.
2. that's it.
I'd recommend this book for beginners and intermediate developer (like me). For advanced developers, it may not offer so much.
Good things:
1. Many parts are detailed. This is good when writing a book on IDE.
2. You will use as a reference. Yes, you'll read certain parts again and again from time to time. It Is a Developer Reference.
3. Almost every aspect of Xcode 4 is illustrated with figures and detailed steps. However, advanced features are not explained.
Bad things:
1. I think the first edition is considering Xcode 4. That Xcode "4.0" not 4.0.1 or 4.0.2 or 4.1". There are differences and they are not minors.
2. that's it.
I'd recommend this book for beginners and intermediate developer (like me). For advanced developers, it may not offer so much.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Pretty darn good
18 Aug 2011
By A. Oliver
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There is a lot that goes into XCode. And they hit the high points.
The book covers a wide range of stuff, but when dealing with any other literature about Mac/iOS development, there is some redundancy.
For example, EVERY book on programming for the Mac or iOS platforms includes the majority of what you need to know about Interface Builder.
The audience for this book should not need an in depth lesson on how to do all the basics in IB. That's my major con to the book.
But, it's well organized, easy to reference and VERY handy to have at your side.
Highly recommend for anyone who wants to do more in Xcode than just making simple apps.
The book covers a wide range of stuff, but when dealing with any other literature about Mac/iOS development, there is some redundancy.
For example, EVERY book on programming for the Mac or iOS platforms includes the majority of what you need to know about Interface Builder.
The audience for this book should not need an in depth lesson on how to do all the basics in IB. That's my major con to the book.
But, it's well organized, easy to reference and VERY handy to have at your side.
Highly recommend for anyone who wants to do more in Xcode than just making simple apps.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Finally! A book that unlocks the mystery of Xcode 4
24 Aug 2011
By VeryVito
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I've been clinging to the last version of Xcode 3 for months now, as every time I launch Xcode 4, I end up frustrated and unable to decipher what the designers had in mind when they created this beast (Really, Apple? That aquarius-looking squiggly icon is supposed to denote "help" now? REALLY??? ). Xcode is arguably cryptic now, with functionality hidden behind meaningless symbols, gestures and key combinations, but this book helps the beginner to intermediate Xcode user figure out just where to find the info they're seeking.
Better yet, Wentk's book has actually helped me to uncover many of the hidden gems within Xcode 4, and I'm actually starting to enjoy using it now. Indeed, Xcode 4 is powerful and useful, and thanks to this book, I'm beginning to take advantage of its more advanced features, rather than just trying to figure out how to do what I could previously in Xcode 3.
This is the book that should come with every copy of Xcode 4.
Better yet, Wentk's book has actually helped me to uncover many of the hidden gems within Xcode 4, and I'm actually starting to enjoy using it now. Indeed, Xcode 4 is powerful and useful, and thanks to this book, I'm beginning to take advantage of its more advanced features, rather than just trying to figure out how to do what I could previously in Xcode 3.
This is the book that should come with every copy of Xcode 4.
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