How to use this book: Intro

In this section we answer the burning question: “So why DID they put that in an iOS development book?”
Who is this book for?
If you can answer “yes” to all of these:
Do you have previous development experience?
Do you want to learn, understand, remember, and apply important iOS design and development concepts so that you can write your own iOS apps?
Note
It definitely helps if you’ve already got some object-oriented chops, too. Experience with Mac development is helpful, but certainly not required.
Do you prefer stimulating dinner party conversation to dry, dull, academic lectures?
this book is for you.
Who should probably back away from this book?
If you can answer “yes” to any of these:
Are you completely new to software development?
Are you already developing iOS apps and looking for a reference book on Objective-C?
Note
Check out Head First Programming for an excellent introduction to object-oriented development, and then come back and join us in iPhoneville.
Are you afraid to try something different? Would you rather have a root canal than mix stripes with plaid? Do you believe that a technical book can’t be serious if there’s a TARDIS mentioned in it?
this book is not for you.

[Note from marketing: this book is for anyone with a credit card.]
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