May 2010
Beginner
352 pages
9h 44m
English
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Exploring Your New Tools
Your Mac is now set up to create iPhone applications, so you're ready to start making your first one. The best part is that you're not going to write any code. How can you develop without writing code? It's possible with the timesaving power of Xcode templates and Interface Builder.
If you're an experienced developer, this way of working can present a challenge. If you're used to working in Visual Studio, Eclipse, or some other environment, your first encounter with Xcode can be a bit daunting. Besides working on a new operating system, you're also going to be dealing with new project layouts, keyboard shortcuts, and preferences. Don't worry, all of the tools you're used to having are still there, it's just a matter of time before you become comfortable using Xcode's version of them.
In this section, you'll go through all of the phases of creating an iPhone app, from creating a project file with Xcode to running it in the iPhone Simulator. You'll also take a peek at the Interface Builder application that lets you modify the user interface.
Every Flashlight Needs a Parts List
The first phase of creating an iPhone app is setting up a Project file. This file keeps track of the information Xcode uses to build your application. It's where you manage your source code, user interfaces, frameworks, and libraries. Think of it as a parts list for your application.
In your Hard Drive→Developer→Applications folder, double-click the Xcode icon to start the application. (It's ...
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