Chapter     9

Using Table Views

Perhaps the most common user interface control that you’ll see when using iOS apps is the table view. This control is a means for displaying and editing hierarchic information. Tables are typically lists of information that are used to select an item or navigate to another item. Tables can have sections for visual style, and the items within a table can be configured in a number of different styles.

In this chapter you’ll get an introduction to the table view, and you’ll see how to use delegates and data sources to configure it. You’ll also see how you can configure the table with different sections for data and different views for the table cells.

Examples of the Table View

The table view is used so heavily on ...

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