Want to learn how to program on your Mac? Not sure where to
begin? Best-selling author Wallace Wang will explain how to get
started with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode. Whether you are an
experienced Windows coder moving to the Mac, or you are completely
new to programming, you'll see how the basic design of a Mac OS X
program works, how Objective-C differs from other languages you may
have used, and how to use the Xcode development environment. Most
importantly, you'll learn how to use elements of the Cocoa
framework to create windows, store data, and respond to users in
your own Mac programs. If you want to learn how to develop apps
with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode, this book is a great first
step. Here are just a few of the things you'll master along the
way: Fundamental programming concepts aided by short,
easy-to-understand examples How to use Xcode and related
programming tools to save time and work more efficiently A firm
understanding of the basics of Objective-C and how it compares to
other languages you might know How to create simple apps using the
Cocoa framework How to easily design, write, test, and market your
finished program What you'll learn Basic programming concepts
illustrated with short, easy-to-understand examples How to use
Xcode and related programming tools The basics of Objective-C and
how it compares to other languages you might know How to create
simple apps using the Cocoa framework Who this book is for
Mac users who want to learn programming or Windows developers
who are moving to the Mac OS and iOS platforms. No previous
programming experience required. Table of Contents Understanding
Programming Understanding Apple's Programming Tools The Basic Steps
to Creating a Mac Program Getting Help Learning Objective-C Making
Decisions with Branches Repeating Code with Loops Understanding the
Cocoa Framework Manipulating Strings Arrays Dictionaries and Sets
Creating Classes and Objects Inheritance, Method Overriding, and
Events Creating a User Interface Choosing Commands with Buttons
Making Choices with Radio Buttons and Check Boxes Making Choices
with Pop-Up Buttons Inputting and Outputting Data with Labels, Text
Fields, and Combo Boxes Inputting Data with Sliders, Date Pickers,
and Steppers Using Built-In Dialog Boxes Creating Pull-Down Menus
Designing Your Own Programs Working with Xcode Debugging Your
Program
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