Xcode® 4 Unleashed, Second Edition

Chapter 11. Building a New View

In This Chapter

• Creating a view controller class

• Using Interface Builder

• Connecting outlets

• Using code completion

• Using code snippets

The passer list works well enough now. It’s not fancy, but it nearly matches the wireframe in Figure 8.2. One thing it lacks is a transition from a list of passers to a passer summary and a list of games. For this, you’ll create a new view controller and make a deep acquaintance with Interface Builder.

Adding a View Controller

The thing to remember is that unless you do some custom drawing or event handling, there’s little reason to create a new subclass of UIView. The standard views are generic and versatile enough that making a new one is rare. What isn’t rare is the ...