Want to build native Mac OS X applications with a sleek, developer-friendly alternative to Objective-C? MacRuby is an ideal choice. This in-depth guide shows you how Apple’s implementation of Ruby gives you access to all the features available to Objective-C programmers. You’ll get clear, detailed explanations of MacRuby, including quick programming techniques such as prototyping.Perfect for programmers at any level, this book is packed with code samples and complete project exampl...

If you want to build an app optimized for iPhone or iPad, you need a thorough understanding of the Objective-C language, the Cocoa API, and the Xcode development environment. This practical guide walks you through the fundamentals of these iOS building blocks, complete with easy-to-follow code examples. By learning how to navigate the idiosyncracies of this framework, you’ll be able to create a clean, fundamentally sound iOS app.Understand why and how Objective-C works by loo...

Build solid applications for Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPod Touch, regardless of whether you have basic programming skills or years of programming experience. With this book, you'll learn how to use Apple's Cocoa framework and the Objective-C language through step-by-step tutorials, hands-on exercises, clear examples, and sound advice from a Cocoa expert.Cocoa and Objective-C: Up and Running offers just enough theory to ground you, then shows you how to use Apple's rapid devel...

If you’re grounded in the basics of Swift, Xcode, and the Cocoa framework, this book provides a structured explanation of all essential real-world iOS app components. Through deep exploration and copious code examples, you’ll learn how to create views, manipulate view controllers, and add features from iOS frameworks.Create, arrange, draw, layer, and animate views that respond to touchUse view controllers to manage multiple screens of interfaceMaster inter...

Get a rapid introduction to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch programming. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to develop your first marketable iOS application, from opening Xcode to submitting your product to the App Store. Whether you’re a developer new to Mac programming or an experienced Mac developer ready to tackle iOS, this is your book.You’ll learn about Objective-C and the core frameworks hands-on by writing several sample iOS applications, giving you the basic ski...

The Nikon D4 is one of the best cameras on the market. It has a dual function of camera and camcorder. This camera allows you to shoot quality photos and record great movies. The Nikon is a trusted brand and this new series is a spot above all the rest. The camera allows you to manipulate the outcome of the recordings before you shoot or record and grants you easy access to manipulate the end result. You can shoot in different frame rates and achieve quality content. This guide explains ho...

Android is a mobile operating system which can be used on different mobile devices such as phones and tablets. The android system was made by Google. It has many features and makes having a phone or a tablet easy to use. The screen is sensitive and can be used to gain access to various Apps. This guide will show you how to navigate through the various controls and how to protect your device. You will also learn how to effectively use it to maximize the settings of each function.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes from a well established company that aims to create the best innovations and advance technology as far as Smart devices go. It has a list of features and this guide will help you steer safely when using all the Apps. The Voice to text functions makes it easier when typing an entry field. The Swype App makes it easier to type by sliding. You will get to navigate through all the Apps and know how to download more Apps and customize the settings to the function...

The iPad Air 2 is one of the latest releases in the iPad tablet series developed by Apple Incorporated. It is a sixth generation machine that was released in October of 2014; along with the iPad mini 3. It is faster and smaller than its predecessor but with as many innovative features as the earlier releases. The number of available apps makes this machine a great choice for senior citizens and their daily routines. This book will seek to highlight a number of these apps and features that ...

The iPad Pro is Apple’s largest device ever. This 12.9-inch thin, light weight tablet is slated to enlarge the view of objects. This innovation will capture the heart of the world with its exceptional resolution alongside its excellent features. This will enhance the iPad pro user’s experience.The iPad Pro Release DateIt is expected that the Apple’s iPad Pro release date will be November of 2015. Ipad users highly anticipate this extraordinary device in the technology marke...

This book is for anyone wanting to know more about coding using X code, a programming language used to develop applications for Apple products such as the iPod, iPhone and more.However, when starting to look at Xcode you can find yourself overwhelmed by the complexity of programming in a language. This book is written to help you to quickly understand the complexity of this coding language so you can start to program your own apps for the Apple Store, the largest app store in the w...

Mac computer is widely used and loved by many persons. Mac’s amazing OS X provides users with an enjoyable and extraordinary experience. The OS X is very easy to use and makes task that are normally complex or laborious effortless and pleasurable. Mac has further improved on the OS X Yosemite resulting in the significant strides in the performance of El Capitan. This has contributed to an extremely memorable experience showcasing results of weather, sports, stocks, web video, and transit i...