iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual

Stake Your Claim

Another iTunes Connect task you should do as soon as possible is to start adding your application's metadata. You need to provide the information that controls how your application is displayed in the App Store (both from within iTunes and from the app on the device).

It's possible to provide all this information in a single session, but it's easier and safer to work in small chunks. Don't be afraid to leave placeholder data the first time you add your application. You can make updates to the data as your release date approaches.

Note

The popularity of the App Store has caused iTunes Connect to be unresponsive at times. Working in batches reduces the risk of losing time and any data that's been entered.

Also, since metadata changes happen regularly, some developers track changes in a version control system. You can see an example of one such system if you look inside the iTunes folder of the Flashlight Pro project.

As you enter your information into iTunes, keep one important fact in mind: This data helps customers find and purchase your app. Make sure the information is clear, concise, and correct.

To get started entering your metadata, go to iTunes Connect's main screen Figure 8-1 and select Manage Your Applications. At upper left, click the Add New Application button.

Export Compliance

When you add a new application, the first question might seem odd: "Does your product contain encryption?"

Since iTunes will make your app available worldwide, Apple will export it outside ...