Books : Programming in Objective-C (Developer's Library)
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by: Stephen Kochan
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
EAN: 9780672325861
ISBN: 0672325861
Label: Sams
Manufacturer: Sams
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 576
Publication Date: December 18, 2003
Publisher: Sams
Sales Rank: 3482
Studio: Sams
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Product Description:
Programming in Objective-C is a concise, carefully written tutorial on the basics of Objective-C and object-oriented programming. The book makes no assumption about prior experience with object-oriented programming languages or with the C language (upon which Objective-C is based). And because of this, both novice and experienced programmers alike can use this book to quickly and effectively learn the fundamentals of Objective-C. Readers can also learn the concepts of object-oriented programming without having to first learn all of the intricacies of the underlying procedural language (C). This approach, combined with many small program examples and exercises at the end of each chapter, makes it ideally suited for either classroom use or self-study. Growth is expected in this language. At the January 2003 MacWorld, it was announced that there are 5 million Mac OS X users and each of their boxes ships with Objective-C built in.
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Programming in Objective-C is a concise, carefully written tutorial on the basics of Objective-C and object-oriented programming. The book makes no assumption about prior experience with object-oriented programming languages or with the C language (upon which Objective-C is based). And because of this, both novice and experienced programmers alike can use this book to quickly and effectively learn the fundamentals of Objective-C. Readers can also learn the concepts of object-oriented programming without having to first learn all of the intricacies of the underlying procedural language (C). This approach, combined with many small program examples and exercises at the end of each chapter, makes it ideally suited for either classroom use or self-study. Growth is expected in this language. At the January 2003 MacWorld, it was announced that there are 5 million Mac OS X users and each of their boxes ships with Objective-C built in.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - iPhone Developers, Start Here!
If you want to develop applications for the iPhone, you'll need to learn how to program in Objective-C. This is the best resource for doing that. Kochan explains each feature of the language using clear, simple examples and a straightforward and concise writing style. Even if you're a relatively new programmer, you can learn how to write Objective-C programs from this text. Unlike other references on Objective-C, Kochan does not assume you know how to program in C as a prerequisite. This is ... Read More
Rating:  - Assumes no programming experience
This books assumes the reader has no programming experience at all. I can't imagine choosing Objective-C as a first language. And if you are, I would discourage you from doing so.
If you have some software programming experience at all, you will find most of this book a waste of time and space on your shelf.
Rating: - It's Ok
If you are beginning, and you have a little background of C, well this might be your book. Everything is very kindly explained just for beginners. But if you already know C and want to start from Objects and everything related with the Foundation framework, well you will see that half of the book is not for you. Because 300 pages are of C programming and not specifically of Objective-C programming.
But the examples are very good, and if you forgot something you can find it very easy because ... Read More
Rating:  - For programmers new to OO
This book is best for those new to Object-Oriented programming who want to learn Objective C. It is less useful to those who want a solid understanding of programming technique and OO design, as it tends to skim over both. It is also less useful to experienced programmers who want to switch to Objective C, as it spends many pages interweaving basic concepts with those specific to Objective C.
For programmers of several years, I recommend looking for a terser book. For new programmers, ... Read More
Rating: - A useful start book for all Mac OS X developers
This book is useful for any Mac OS X developers who just started to make programs for this platform.
It not only teaches Objective-C, but also the programming basics, and the use of the base collections of the Foundation Framework.
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