Introduction

Sometimes it starts with an idea: “I’m going to write an app to organize my music,” “I’m going to write a kick-ass game,” “I’m going to start a website, and I’d better have a native app too.” Other times, it’s more of an inkling: “I bet I could figure out iOS apps,” “I wonder how different that is,” “If I have to write another freaking login web page, I’m going to scream.” And sometimes, like Everest, it’s worth conquering just because it’s there.

Whatever your reason for wanting to learn iOS development, it’s a good one. The platform is well established as the leader of the smartphone and tablet revolution, and its thoughtful and comprehensive tools and frameworks empower us to make great applications for iPhone, iPad, and iPod ...

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