{"product_id":"9780133086881","title":"iOS Components and Frameworks: Understanding the Advanced Features of the iOS SDK","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTake Your Next Leap Forward as an iOS App Developer! Covers iOS 7 and Xcode 5\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eiOS Components and Frameworks\u003c\/i\u003e will help you leverage iOS’s powerful components and frameworks to build apps with outstanding performance, reliability, interactivity, media support, and customization. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePioneering iOS developers Kyle Richter and Joe Keeley illuminate the sophisticated intermediate-to-advancedlevel techniques you’re now ready for. You’ll find example-rich coverage of topics ranging from social support to security, Core Data, TextKit, iCloud support, UIKit Dynamics, MapKit, and Passbook. There’s also a complete section on advanced performance and security, including the effective use of Grand Central Dispatch and Keychain.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains a complete sample project that walks you through integrating its technology into a typical iOS app. You’ll discover how multiple iOS features can be combined into exceptionally powerful apps and walk through a complete case study project: a fully functional game with complete Game Center integration.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  New physics-based animation effects provided by UIKit Dynamics  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Making the most of Core Location, MapKit, and Geofencing  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Leveraging Game Center features such as Leader Boards and Achievements  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Giving users access to their address and media libraries from within your app  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Using lightweight JSON to move data among servers, apps, and websites  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Syncing apps via iCloud using UIDocument and key-value store syncing  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Securing user data with Keychain  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Informing users of important app-related events via Notifications  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Storing and retrieving persistent data locally with Core Data  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Using advanced Objective-C features to write more manageable, concise apps  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Improving responsiveness through concurrency with Grand Central Dispatch  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Advanced text handling and display with TextKit  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Smoothly handling complex and continuous gestures  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Effective debugging techniques with Xcode 5 and Instruments  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Building passes for Passbook and PassKit \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you’re a serious iOS developer who wants to build cutting-edge apps, \u003ci\u003eiOS Components and Frameworks \u003c\/i\u003edelivers the practical skills, reusable code, and expert insights you’re looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077530763504,"sku":"9780133086881","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780133086881_p0.jpg?v=1763640847","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780133086881","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}