Chapter 22. Using Objective-C Libraries and Code
In addition to third-party libraries that are written in C# and C/C++, MonoTouch can utilize libraries and code written in Objective-C. This makes MonoTouch extremely powerful, because you can draw functionality from a plethora of sources.
In this chapter, we're going to take a look at how to bind Objective-C libraries for use in MonoTouch using btouch, a tool that simplifies the binding process. In the process, your're going to get some real-world experience by walking through the process of binding the open source Tapku library.
The general process of binding Objective-C code for use in MonoTouch applications involves creating MonoTouch DLLs that "bind" the native code. This means creating C# classes ...
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