{"product_id":"9781430233374","title":"Mac Programming for Absolute Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Want to learn how to program on your Mac? Not sure where to begin? Best-selling author \u003cstrong\u003eWallace Wang\u003c\/strong\u003e will explain how to get started with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode. Whether you are an experienced Windows coder moving to the Mac, or you are completely new to programming, you’ll see how the basic design of a Mac OS X program works, how Objective-C differs from other languages you may have used, and how to use the Xcode development environment. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use elements of the Cocoa framework to create windows, store data, and respond to users in your own Mac programs. If you want to learn how to develop apps with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode, this book is a great first step. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Here are just a few of the things you’ll master along the way: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eFundamental programming concepts aided by short, easy-to-understand examples \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to use Xcode and related programming tools to save time and work more efficiently \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eA firm understanding of the basics of Objective-C and how it compares to other languages you might know \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to create simple apps using the Cocoa framework \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to easily design, write, test, and market your finished program \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  With this book and your trusty Mac, you’re well on your way to transforming your Mac app ideas into real applications.           What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eBasic programming concepts illustrated with short, easy-to-understand examples \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to use Xcode and related programming tools \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe basics of Objective-C and how it compares to other languages you might know \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to create simple apps using the Cocoa framework \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     Mac users who want to learn programming or Windows developers who are moving to the Mac OS and iOS platforms. No previous programming experience required.        \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Programming \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Apple’s Programming Tools \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eThe Basic Steps to Creating a Mac Program \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGetting Help \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eLearning Objective-C \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMaking Decisions with Branches \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eRepeating Code with Loops \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the Cocoa Framework \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eManipulating Strings \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eArrays \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDictionaries and Sets \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCreating Classes and Objects \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInheritance, Method Overriding, and Events \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCreating a User Interface \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eChoosing Commands with Buttons \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMaking Choices with Radio Buttons and Check Boxes \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMaking Choices with Pop-Up Buttons \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInputting and Outputting Data with Labels, Text Fields, and Combo Boxes \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInputting Data with Sliders, Date Pickers, and Steppers \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUsing Built-In Dialog Boxes \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCreating Pull-Down Menus \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDesigning Your Own Programs \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWorking with Xcode \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDebugging Your Program \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107021275376,"sku":"9781430233374","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430233374_p0.jpg?v=1763749828","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430233374","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}