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Objective-C Cheat Sheet
Definitely a great help, here’s Maniac Dev’s updated PDF; the Objective-C Cheat Sheet. Cheat sheets are very helpful for most coders when looking up functions and the nuances of syntax for a language. Objective-C is no different, and this cheat sheet helps keep your mind focused on the logic of your code without digging through the deluge of Objective-C websites. This site also offers a couple of video tutorials on the Objective-C development paradigms and syntax. Good way to learn, definitely. … Read entire article »
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Clock Is Ticking For iPad Developers For Launch
Apple’s iPad ships on April 3rd, but Apple has set a hard deadline for developers to get their apps submitted to the App Store by March 27th. Apple runs a tight ship, we all know that, but adding to the problem is that all apps must be built on the latest version of the SDK (3.2, beta 5). So developers are expected to create applications without any access to an actual iPad (sure sure, emulators are available, but we all know that only goes so far) and with the latest beta of the SDK. The beta, by the way, was released yesterday (3/19). So realistically, you have two choices. Be a purist and wait for the actual iPad to ship so you can truly test your applications, or go with it because … Read entire article »
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Learning Objective-C For iPad Coding
When not working on the user interface to your iPad application, you’ll be spending most of your time coding in a language called Objective-C. Objective-C is an event-driven language that follows the C structure and style while linking in an event mode on all objects and collections. The Objective-C language is not without nuances, and you’ll need to get used to these as you learn to develop for the iPad. Garbage collection can be a heck of a task, as can keeping track of all the objects you have created in your application. You’ll get better as you practice, but for a quick tutorial on Objective-C, this is a good place to start… You can build on your knowledge through the Apple iPad SDK 3.2 from Apple’s site, filled with tutorials and … Read entire article »
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iPad SDK 3.2: 25,000 Developers Strong
Download the iPad SDK from the Apple website and join the 25,000+ developers that have already started creating applications. The SDK is used for developing for both the iPad and iPhone. Apple’s website features iPad guidelines for development, samples, simulators and a program guide. Obviously, Apple sets the bar pretty high for their development, and controls the applications they sell through the App Store very closely. … Read entire article »
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