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Pro Core Data for iOS, 2nd Edition Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:26 AM PST Book Description Fully updated for Xcode 4.2, Pro Core Data for iOS explains how to use the Core Data framework for iOS SDK 5 using Xcode 4.2. The book explains both how and why to use Core Data, from simple to advanced techniques. Covering common and advanced persistence patterns, this book prepares any iOS developer to store and retrieve data accurately and efficiently. This book starts by giving you a solid grounding in Core Data, providing a foundation for the rest of the book. With this knowledge, you’ll have all you need to master Core Data and power your data-driven applications. You’ll see how to work with SQLite and how to create an efficient data model to represent your data. Once you’ve established your data model, you’ll learn how to work with data objects and refine result sets to get the most out of the stored data. The advanced portions of the book begin by showing you how to tune your apps’ performance and memory usage, to give you a truly professional edge. You’ll see how to version and migrate your data as well, to ensure your data stays organized and efficient. Finally, the book covers managing table views with NSFetchedResultsController. What you'll learn Core Data techniques with Xcode How to organize data appropriately How to persist data efficiently How to effectively use Apple tools How to build Core Data applications How to use Core Data in advanced settings How to version and migrate data as your applications evolve How to tune and optimize persistence Who this book is for All iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch developers whose applications manage any amount of data. Table of Contents Getting Started Understanding Core Data Storing Data: SQLite and Other Options Creating a Data Model Working with Data Objects Refining Result Sets Tuning Performance and Memory Usage Versioning and Migrating Data Managing Table Views Using NSFetchedResultsController Using Core Data in Advanced Applications Book Details Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Apress; 2nd Edition (November 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1430236566 ISBN-13: 978-1430236566 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts iOS Programming, 2nd Edition (20-07-2011) iOS 4 Programming Cookbook: Solutions & Examples for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Apps (17-02-2011) Beginning iPhone 4 Development: Exploring the iOS SDK (07-02-2011) Beginning iOS 5 Games Development (09-01-2012) Beginning iOS 4 Application Development (12-10-2010) Unity iOS Essentials (03-01-2012) The Web Designer's Guide to iOS Apps: Create iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps with Web Standards (HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript) (09-03-2011) Sams Teach Yourself iPhone Application Development in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition (10-01-2011) Programming iOS 4: Fundamentals of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Development (07-06-2011) Pro Core Data for iOS: Data Access and Persistence Engine for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (07-02-2011)

Beginning iOS 5 Games Development Posted: 09 Jan 2012 06:26 AM PST Book Description Game apps on iPhone and now iPad remain one of the most popular type of apps in the Apple iTunes App Store.  Does Angry Birds ring a bell?  What you were once able to do just for the iPhone (and iPod touch) is now possible for the popular iPad, using the new iOS 5 SDK. Beginning iOS 5 Games Development provides a clear path for you to create games using the iOS 5 SDK platform for the iPad, iPhone, and iPad touch. You’ll learn how to use classes to create game apps, including graphics, and animations. The latest version of Xcode will be used in parts of the book to guide you along the way of building your apps. Other topics include iOS 5 game apps development with the newest iOS Game Center update, persisting user data, and designing a compelling user experience. After reading this book, you’ll come away with the skills and techniques for building a game app, top to bottom, that could perhaps even be sold on the Apple iTunes App Store. What you'll learn How to use UIViews to display game assets How to create frame-by-frame animations for action games How to integrate with Game Center and other social media services Who this book is for This book is for new iOS developers who want to create compelling 2D games. A basic understanding of Xcode and Objective-C is assumed. Table of Contents Introduction and HelloGame Setting Up your Game App Project Explore the Game App Life cycle Quickly Build an Input Driven Game Quickly Build a Frame by Frame Game Build Your Game: Game Engine, Image Actors, and Behaviors Build Your Game: Vector Actors and Particles Build Your Game: Understand Gestures and Movements Build Your Game: Apple’s Game Center and Social Media A Complete Example: Belt Commander Design and Create Graphics Monetizing via the Apple App Store Book Details Paperback: 344 pages Publisher: Apress (November 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1430237104 ISBN-13: 978-1430237105 Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Related Posts Learning iOS Game Programming: A Hands-On Guide to Building Your First iPhone Game (10-10-2010) Learn iPhone and iPad Cocos2D Game Development (02-12-2010) Beginning iOS 4 Application Development (12-10-2010) Sams Teach Yourself iPhone Application Development in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition (10-01-2011) Programming iOS 4: Fundamentals of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Development (07-06-2011) Migrating to iPhone and iPad for .NET Developers (24-11-2011) Learn cocos2d Game Development with iOS 5 (23-11-2011) iOS Programming, 2nd Edition (20-07-2011) iOS 4 Programming Cookbook: Solutions & Examples for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Apps (17-02-2011) Core Data iOS Essentials (12-05-2011)

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