iPad Application Development For Dummies - Softcover

Start developing amazing iPad apps with the help of this step-by-step guide

Ready to transform your great idea into a killer iPad application? Updated with iOS 5 and Xcode 4.3, this beginner's guide will get you up and running in no time. You'll quickly find out how easy it is to develop like a pro and write your own apps. From the frameworks to the architecture, everything is simplified so you can get started today!

• Exploring the iPad world — find out what makes a great iPad app, how it is structured, and how Xcode® 4.3 works

• Capturing your imagination — learn to create the kind of interface that sets the stage for an amazing user experience

• Getting your feet wet — build your first app by adding basic functionality and animation

• Starting the real work — make sure your app can run flawlessly on iPad and iPhone while delivering real value

• Crossing the finish line — master the technology you need to help make your app a commercial and critical success

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/iPadappdev3e to download all the source code found in this book.

Open the book and find:

• All about the new features of Xcode 4.3

• How to design the user experience with storyboards

• Ways to extend framework classes

• How to create split views on the iPad

• Tips for making your app a thing of beauty

• Strategies for debugging your app

• How to add animation and sound to your app

• Help creating an app that runs on both iPad and iPhone

Learn to:

• Create a universal application that runs on both iPad and iPhone

• Use storyboards to create the optimal user experience

• Effectively use Xcode and Objective-C to develop your app

• Make your app robust using the debugging features

Neal Goldstein is a master at making cutting-edge technology practical. He is currently leading an iPhone startup that is developing an application to minimize the cost of global travel. Neal is also the author of iPhone Application Development For Dummies and Objective-C For Dummies.