More iOS 5 Development: Further Explorations of the iOS SDK
David Mark, Alex Horovitz, Kevin Kim, Jeff LaMarche · 2012
The update to the bestselling More iPhone 3 Development by Dave Mark and Jeff LaMarche, More iOS 5 Development digs deep into Apples SDK 5, explaining complex concepts and techniques in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style youve come to expect. Youll cover topics like Core Data, peer-to-peer networking using GameKit and network streams, working with the Maps API, in-app email, PDF creation, and more. All of the concepts are clearly presented with code snippets you can customize and use, as you like, in your own apps. By the end of the book, youll be prepared to create the most sophisticated and fun iPhone and iPad apps possible. Whether you are a relative newcomer to iPhone and iPad development or an mobile development veteran looking to expand your horizons, theres something for everyone in More iOS5 Development. What youll learn All about Core Data: key concepts and techniques for writing larger applications How to utilize a variety of networking mechanisms, including peer-to-peer connections over Bluetooth using GameKit Details on Bonjour discovery and network streams How to embed maps with Map Kit and use in-application email How to access a users iPod library and integrate music into applications Essentials of concurrent programming and advanced debugging techniques Tips on working with data from the web Who this book is for All iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad app developers, especially developers already familiar with the basics of Apple's iPhone software development kits.