{"product_id":"9780133491852","title":"iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpdated and expanded to cover iOS 7 and Xcode 5, \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eiOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  leads you through the essential concepts, tools, and techniques for developing iOS applications. After completing this book, you will have the know-how and the confidence you need to tackle iOS projects of your own. Based on \u003ci\u003eBig Nerd Ranch's\u003c\/i\u003e popular iOS Bootcamp course and its well-tested materials and methodology, this bestselling guide teaches iOS concepts and coding in tandem. The result is instruction that is relevant and useful.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Throughout the book, the authors explain what's important and share their insights into the larger context of the iOS platform. You get a real understanding of how iOS development works, the many features that are available, and when and where to apply what you've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Here are some of the topics covered:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Xcode 5, Instruments, and Storyboards\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Building interfaces using the iOS 7 aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  ARC and strong and weak references\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Handling touch events and gestures\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Toolbars, navigation controllers, and split view controllers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Using Auto Layout to scale user interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Using Dynamic Type to scale fonts\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Localization and Internationalization\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Block syntax and use\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Saving\/loading data: Archiving and Core Data\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Core Location and Map Kit\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Communicating with web services using JSON\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Using the Model-View-Controller-Store design pattern\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078997590256,"sku":"9780133491852","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780133491852_p0.jpg?v=1763641797","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780133491852","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}