Publisher's Synopsis
Create cool apps for your iPhone and distribute your creations to others Even if you′re not an experienced programmer, you′ll be delighted to see how easy it is to build applications for the iPhone. All you need is an idea and a little bit of programming knowledge and this book, of course. Here, step by step, is how to develop apps using Objective–C. Let′s begin! What is this thing? get the full view of what the iPhone was designed to do, what users want it to do, and what you have to work with Get your credentials sign up to be a registered iPhone developer and explore the SDK Load your toolbox use the Xcode IDE: Interface Builder, iPhone Simulator, code editor, and debugger Make it happen set up your first project, set up the user interface, and implement view controls Fine–tune your application with content views and custom navigation buttons Give it life take your creation out of the simulator and follow all the proper steps to install and run it on your iPhone Go big–time compile your app for distribution and learn how to distribute it through the App Store Open the book and find: How iPhone applications actually work What makes a great iPhone app How to use design patterns All about nib files What goes into a good interface for a small device How to easily access iPhone documentation Tips for managing memory How to provide maximum functionality
