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iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (Big Nerd Ranch Guides)
In this book, the world's leading Apple platform development trainers offer a complete, practical, hands-on introduction to iPhone and iPad programming. The authors walk through all the Apple tools and technologies needed to build successful iPhone/iPad/iPod touch apps, including the iOS 4.3 SDK, the Objective-C language, Xcode 4, Foundation framework, and the classes that...more
Paperback, 2nd Edition, 523 pages
Published
June 22nd 2011
by Big Nerd Ranch
(first published April 13th 2010)
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This is a decent introduction to iOS programming. It is intended to be a "hands on" book, leading the reader through examples and concepts. It tries to introduce concepts as needed and not burden the reader with more than is needed at any point in time.
It's a decent intro though probably not worthwhile for intermediate to advanced programmers. Experienced programmers looking for knowledge on Objective C or iOS might find it useful (as I did) but there may be too much of the book that you end up...more
It's a decent intro though probably not worthwhile for intermediate to advanced programmers. Experienced programmers looking for knowledge on Objective C or iOS might find it useful (as I did) but there may be too much of the book that you end up...more
Aug 04, 2011
Ettore Pasquini
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
all iOS developers
Shelves:
technology
A really good introduction to iOS development. The style of this book is very much "learn by example", letting the code speak in place of lengthy explanations. It's a little more wordy than previous books by Hillegaas (a true Objective-C veteran from the NeXTSTEP days), but it's still nicely terse and extremely clear.
The only real requirement before reading this book is some knowledge of C, even superficial, and basic understanding of OOP. Other than that, you're pretty much taken by hand by Hil...more
The only real requirement before reading this book is some knowledge of C, even superficial, and basic understanding of OOP. Other than that, you're pretty much taken by hand by Hil...more
This is, hands down, the best introduction to language and framework of APIs that I have ever read. Including Aaron Hillegass's Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X. My students and I have been able to puzzle our way pretty deep into Cocoa and the iOS APIs with only the assistance of this book.
I don't have the technical background necessary to do anything with this book, but what I saw was pretty neat. One day I might even be able to come back to it. My husband thought it was interesting just from looking at the cover, and he's the programmer, but he doesn't have time to read it now. Returning it to the library, and considering this one of those "I'm sure I'd like it if I understood it" sort of books. No rating because of this.
i want to read this bookand again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again .
This book worked well for me. It's a lot of 'learning by doing', with completely led exercises. I'm ok with this since just the act of reading, typing and running is a lot of what I need to learn a new language, but I could see how others might not like something as prescriptive.
I have little to judge this by from a technical point of view since I'm new to Objective C and iOS development, but on the plus-side I liked how they erred towards code rather than UI wizards.
There was nothing on unit-te...more
I have little to judge this by from a technical point of view since I'm new to Objective C and iOS development, but on the plus-side I liked how they erred towards code rather than UI wizards.
There was nothing on unit-te...more
Great introduction to iOS programming and Objective-C. I have many years of experience programming in C, C++, and Assembly, although most of that in the 1990s, so this was a very way to dive into iPhone development and get real apps up and running quickly.
I don't really like the way BNR teaches. They pretty much explain what to do, then just give you the code to copy word for word. This isn't a good teaching method (for me at least), but this book is invaluable as a reference.
one of the best technical books I've ever read on iphone development. I typed in every line of code in this book, and did all the challenges, and it gave me a solid technical base on Cocoa Touch and iOS in general.
+ broad range of topics
+ lots of material for the price
+ engaging writing style
+ nothing is used that hasn't been explained before
+ every discussed topic gets eplained in detail
+ concepts are introduced when needed
+ practice and theory always go together
+ excellent layout
- the main problem that comes with this approach:
general aspects are heavily intertwined with api specifics,
so it's hard to look them up or learn both seperately. if
you wanna get all the precious general advice, you have to
nibbl...more
+ lots of material for the price
+ engaging writing style
+ nothing is used that hasn't been explained before
+ every discussed topic gets eplained in detail
+ concepts are introduced when needed
+ practice and theory always go together
+ excellent layout
- the main problem that comes with this approach:
general aspects are heavily intertwined with api specifics,
so it's hard to look them up or learn both seperately. if
you wanna get all the precious general advice, you have to
nibbl...more
This is the book I point people to when asked how best to pick up iPhone development skills. Its a clear, no-nonsense guide that covers all the basics you need to know.
Good book, really concise and well explained.
Covers most of the "wild" things an eager new iPhone developer could think of.
Recommended.
Covers most of the "wild" things an eager new iPhone developer could think of.
Recommended.
I love this anyone who loves android should read it.It has soany isefull thinhs for you to learn probably app wroting of u chpse
Read it cover to cover and found it useful to get me started with my own app.
Well written with a thoughtful approach to the progressive disclosure.
Very clever guide. Highly recommended.
Good Book!
I'm not really sure if the whole 'copy all the code and you'll eventually know how to program' really worked for me. The book needs more challenges. Not optional ones at the end of the chapter, but it needs to challenge you while you're reading. I finished it (without doing the optional challenges). I know now where I find stuff in XCode and if things are possible in Obj-C, but I have not learned how to actually do them.
Good overview. Now I feel ready to get started and build something. I may have to update this review if I find some significant gaps in my knowledge.
Note that as of Feb 2012, the second edition of this book is somewhat out of date. Many of the templates the refer to are no longer in Xcode, and recent features like Storyboards and ARC are not covered at all. I believe the 3rd ed is coming out soon, though.
Note that as of Feb 2012, the second edition of this book is somewhat out of date. Many of the templates the refer to are no longer in Xcode, and recent features like Storyboards and ARC are not covered at all. I believe the 3rd ed is coming out soon, though.
Really awesome beginners guide. Didn't even know objective c before I started but finished with the knowledge and skills to build a pretty functional app. Nice work.
simple, clear and highly recommended for any beginner who want to learn IOS programming.
Mar 17, 2013
William Cline
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
software-development
At about halfway through, I feel like I'm spending more time typing in example code than I am learning things. I'm also finding it a little difficult to extract general lessons out of the specific coding exercises.
I'm going to set this aside and refer back to it as needed.
I'm going to set this aside and refer back to it as needed.
disclaimer: I skimmed about half of this book.
This is a huge book, packed with more information than you'll know what to do with. The frickin index is 10% of the entire book. I'll use it as a reference for if/when I need to do some of the advanced topics in here.
This is a huge book, packed with more information than you'll know what to do with. The frickin index is 10% of the entire book. I'll use it as a reference for if/when I need to do some of the advanced topics in here.
Arguably, the best book on iOS programming by its breadth and technical insights: obviously, Joe Conway must have logged a lot of time designing and coding iOS apps. The book really help going through the free online class CS193 (Stanford).
This is one hell of a book. Its so well written that even a person who is not interested in programming will get excited and would want to read this. The author makes the difficult concepts looks so easy.
One of the best programming books I've ever read.
Last two chapters are pretty hard- looks like the technical reviewer was asleep at the switch. Otherwise a fabulous book to learn iOS development.
Last two chapters are pretty hard- looks like the technical reviewer was asleep at the switch. Otherwise a fabulous book to learn iOS development.
Among the best technical books of any topic. Clear examples, informative text, and good organization put this hands-on training book at the top.
Third edition is even better, and covers recent changes to Xcode and iOS.
Solid beginner to intermediate level introduction to iOS developing.
The standard in iOS development guides
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