Cocoa and Objective-C cookbook: move beyond basic Cocoa development using over 70 simple and effective recipes for Mac OS X development

248 Pages·2011·7.331 MB·English

by  Hawkins, Jeffrey

Cocoa and Objective-C
Cookbook
Move beyond basic Cocoa development using over 70
simple and effective recipes for Mac OS X development
Jeff Hawkins
BIRMINGHAM - MUMBAI
Cocoa and Objective-C Cookbook
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Credits
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Jeff Hawkins Leena Purkait
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Jofell Gallardo
Indexer
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Monica Ajmera Mehta
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About the Author
Jeff Hawkins has been developing software solutions and applications for 19 years.
He has worked for Adobe Systems supporting third party developers writing plug-ins for
FrameMaker on the Macintosh, Windows, and Solaris platforms. He has also worked
for a startup delivering prime time television shows via satellite to television stations
across the United States. Jeff currently works in the Tools and Architecture group for ADP
Inc. designing and coding solutions for enterprise payroll systems. Jeff has extensive
experience working with C, C++, Objective-C, Java, and JavaScript. In his spare time, Jeff
enjoys working with Apple’s iOS developing mobile applications and games. Jeff is also a
private pilot with a seaplane rating and has built and flown his own Van’s RV-8 airplane.
I would like to thank my wife Sue for all the love and support while I worked
on this project. Her understanding and patience while I shifted priorities was
truly extraordinary.

I would like to thank Leena Purkait, Steven Wilding, Roger D’souza, and
Mary Nadar and all the others at Packt Publishing who have made this book
possible.
About the Reviewers
Hendrik Bruinsma is a Mobile Technology specialist at the Sogeti-group with a
certification in Computer Sciences and Information Technology. He is currently working
on several mobile projects for different architectures with changing international teams.
With a background in embedded systems, Hendrik keeps a good eye on the limitations of
mobile platforms and the requirements of his customers.
He has been working for Sogeti for almost five years in different roles. He is a
solution-minded, innovative, and creative professional, always keen to learn about and
apply the latest developments in his area of expertise. He is a passionate Apple fanboy.
Jofell Gallardo is a former developer for Insync Mac Edition (Insynchq.com). He is
a technical consultant for iPad Interactive eBooks for Vibal Foundation’s Ibong Adarna,
Monkey and the Turtle, and Noli Me Tangere (VibalFoundation.org). He is an iOS
software engineer for CrowdSauce (CrowdSauce.com)
All my hard work is for you guys, Mommy, Daddy, and my unrelenting
brothers and sisters. Brendan and Slade, thank you for the opportunity. Sir
Gus and Miss Tin for all the patience and trust. Terence for the greatest
break of my life. Joseph Ross for the constant advice. The Vibal Foundation
Tech Team for all the unforgettable happy moments building apps. And
Leena, for finding me in this tech haystack.
Piotr Isajew has over 15 years of experience in software development, primarily
for UNIX-like operating systems. During this period, he was managing a number of
development teams, while working as an IT Manager and an IT Director for media and
mobile marketing companies in Poland.
Currently he is involved in founding a start-up mobile messaging project, and teaches
Objective-C programming in a private academy in Warsaw, Poland.
Mario Mosca is the CEO and founder of WakeApp S.r.l. , Apple development with
over 10 years of experience. Mario has spent a large portion of his career on developing
for MacOS, but also has a extensive background in training and development for
other languages.
WakeApp was born from the desire for innovation of two IT professionals, to create
something different from the lethargy of traditional consulting. Our goal is to create
solutions that combine a pleasant viewing experience with an indispensable ease
of use, looking for innovative ideas, presented to the public through the new digital
delivery channels.
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This book is dedicated to Sue, Katherine, and Kelly.