Learning Objective C Programming

Learning Objective-C Programming

"In this Objective-C programming training course expert author Jesse Feiler teaches you the basics of Objective-C for iOS 7 and Xcode 5. This course focuses on the Objective-C programming language, utilizing Xcode and the Apple Frameworks wherever necessary to build your App. You start the tutorial with a review of the Xcode 5 interface, and how you are going to use it to build your Objective-C project. Throughout this video tutorial you will learn about the structure of an Objective-C App, using declared properties and instance variables, how to manage memory, using instance variables and how to work with collection classes. You will learn how to debug your code, how to use protocols and delegates, work with class extensions and working with try/catch to handle exceptions. Once you have completed this computer based training course on Objective-C programming, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how Objective-C fits into the App creation scheme, as well as how to utilize provided Apple Frameworks and how to use Xcode to build your App. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons."--Resource description page.

Learning Objective-C 2.0

Get Started Fast with Objective-C 2.0 Programming for OS X, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad If you want to learn Objective-C 2.0 to write programs for Mac OS X, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you’ve come to the right place! Concise, readable, and friendly, Learning Objective-C 2.0 is the perfect beginner’s guide to the latest version of Objective-C. Longtime Mac OS X and iPhone developer Robert Clair covers everything from the absolute basics to Objective-C 2.0’s newest innovations. Clair begins with a practical refresher on C and object-oriented programming and walks you through creating your first Objective-C program with Xcode. Next, you’ll master each core language feature, from objects and classes to messaging, frameworks, and protocols. Every concept is illustrated with simple examples, and many chapters contain hands-on practice exercises. Throughout, Learning Objective-C 2.0 focuses on the features, concepts, and techniques that matter most day to day. The result is an outstanding first book for everyone who wants to begin programming for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac OS X. COVERAGE INCLUDES Understanding methods, messages, and the Objective-C messaging system Defining classes, creating object instances, and using class objects Using categories to extend classes without subclassing Simplifying development with Objective-C 2.0 declared properties Using protocols to emphasize behavior rather than class Working with common Foundation classes for strings, arrays, dictionaries, sets, and number objects Using Objective-C control structures, including Objective-C 2.0’s new fast enumeration construct Understanding application security and hiding the declaration of methods that should stay private Using the new blocks feature provided in Objective-C 2.0

An Introduction to Object-oriented Programming