iPad Application Development For Dummies - Softcover

Goldstein, Neal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118213920 ISBN 13: 9781118213926

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Synopsis

The fun and easy guide to creating iPad apps, updated for iOS 5!

iPad app development is hot, with more than 140,000 apps available specifically for the device and that number growing every day. The introduction of iOS 5 and iCloud gives developers even more options to create incredible iPad apps. This fast and friendly guide to iPad app development is fully updated for the most recent upgrades and covers everything you need to know, starting with how to download the SDK and become an Apple developer all the way to finishing up your app and submitting it to the App Store.

• Zeroes in on essential concepts and tools including storyboard, segues, the ARC memory manager, what makes a great iPad app, and more
• Explains how the iPad offers development opportunities that go beyond the capabilities of the iPhone or iPod touch by focusing exclusively on developing apps for the iPad
• Looks at how iOS 5 and iCloud brought many changes to the device and a wealth of new features for app developers to utilize in their apps
• Covers how to become a registered Apple developer, how to download and set up the SDK, and the details of how an iPad app runs
• Popular developer Neal Goldstein examines what goes into a great user experience and takes you step by step through the actual development of two apps, illustrating everything you need to know

Whether you′re looking for a new hobby or you want to build a business in app development, iPad Application Development For Dummies, 3rd Edition is the book you′ll want in your developer′s toolkit!

About this title

About the Author

Neal Goldstein is a master at making cutting–edge technology practical. He is currently leading an iPhone startup that is developing an application to minimize the cost of global travel. Neal is also the author of iPhone Application Development For Dummies and Objective–C For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Start developing amazing iPad apps with the help of this step–by–step guide

Ready to transform your great idea into a killer iPad application? Updated with iOS 5 and Xcode 4.3, this beginner′s guide will get you up and running in no time. You′ll quickly find out how easy it is to develop like a pro and write your own apps. From the frameworks to the architecture, everything is simplified so you can get started today!

• Exploring the iPad world find out what makes a great iPad app, how it is structured, and how Xcode® 4.3 works

• Capturing your imagination learn to create the kind of interface that sets the stage for an amazing user experience

• Getting your feet wet build your first app by adding basic functionality and animation

• Starting the real work make sure your app can run flawlessly on iPad and iPhone while delivering real value

• Crossing the finish line master the technology you need to help make your app a commercial and critical success

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/iPadappdev3e to download all the source code found in this book.

Open the book and find:

• All about the new features of Xcode 4.3

• How to design the user experience with storyboards

• Ways to extend framework classes

• How to create split views on the iPad

• Tips for making your app a thing of beauty

• Strategies for debugging your app

• How to add animation and sound to your app

• Help creating an app that runs on both iPad and iPhone

Learn to:

• Create a universal application that runs on both iPad and iPhone

• Use storyboards to create the optimal user experience

• Effectively use Xcode and Objective–C to develop your app

• Make your app robust using the debugging features

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118213920
• ISBN 13: 9781118213926
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 576