iPad application development is the new gold rush — iPad sales are booming and new apps are arriving daily. Whether you’re a serious programmer new to the iPad or a beginner who wants to get started in app development, this easy-to-follow guide will help you join the party. It begins with the basics about the SDK and becoming a registered Apple developer, looks at how an iPad application runs, and takes you through actually creating two applications step by step.
Turn your ideas into lucrative iPad apps with the great advice in iPad Application Development For Dummies, 2nd Edition!
Note: Apple's iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Turn your incredible ideas into impressive iPad apps with help from this informative guide!
Ready to join the iPad developer ranks? Now you can — even if you've never developed an app for a mobile device. If you know just a bit about object-oriented programming, Neal and Tony will help you do the rest, walking you through the iPad app development process in language you can understand. All you'll need is an Intel-based Mac, your iPad, your imagination, and this book to get started today!
Plan your app — understand what makes a great iPad appand how to create a terrific user experience
Handle the administrative stuff — download the SDK, registeras a developer, and follow all the rules for submitting your appto the App Store
Explore app anatomy — get acquainted with the frameworks that structure an app and the app lifecycle
Build on that framework — put together a sample app using Interface Builder and get comfortable with the tools
Get serious — learn to build an app with major functionalityand take full advantage of the iPad's capabilities
Open the book and find:
What makes a killer iPad app
Secrets for creating a super user experience
How to market and spread the word about your app
Rules you must follow to avoid App Store rejection
Tips for working with the SDK
What design patterns are and how to use them
Advice on testing and debugging your app
How to maximize the iPad's unique features
Learn to:
Download the SDK and start using Apple's developer tools
Incorporate the latest iPad and iOSfeatures into your app designs
Take advantage of iPad's full functionality to create a good user experience
Print from your application usingAirPrint
Neal Goldstein is a master at making cutting-edge technology practical. He was an early pioneer of object-oriented programming and enjoysrock-star status among mobile developers. Tony Bove has written more than two dozen books, including all editions of iPod touch For Dummies and iPod & iTunes For Dummies.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ009O56_ns
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 5AUZZZ0005RF_ns