Best Way To Learn iPhone Programming

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by kloncks • 15 years ago

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I'm a 20-year-old college student who's been programming for a long time in PHP (I know...I know. Sorry.) and most recently Python.

danest• 15 years ago

I suggest looking at Apples getting started guide for the very basics of Objective-C.

I have also used CS-193P Stanford classes. These might be better if you are a visual learner.

http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs193p/cgi-bin/drupal/

Another great resource has been this Design and Code website.

http://designthencode.com/scratch/

jbrennan• 15 years ago

If you've done any looking around already, you've probably seen this advice: "Just start building something", and it's really the best advice.

Of course, check out http://developer.apple.com/ios. Their documentation is incredible. They have "Getting Started" guides, learning Objective-C, Cocoa touch, and building basic apps, all the way up to using specific classes. It's definitely a fantastic resource.

The Stanford classes are excellent as well.

But really, once you've gone through those resources (and really, while you're still going through them), you really need to just sit down and build something. You've hopefully got some kind of app in mind. Just start building it. If you find it's too complicated for your skillset, scale it back. Even if you just make your app present a UI and maybe a Settings screen, you'll have accomplished a ton, and taking that and making a full "regular app" is at mostly the same skill level (and confidence level).

Zev• 15 years ago

Read http://borkwarellc.wordpress.com/2011/04/19/learning-iphone-.... It says exactly what I would say, only is written by someone else.

dpio• 15 years ago

I like this book. http://www.bignerdranch.com/book/iphone_programming_the_big_...

I've struggled through other iOS dev books and, for me, this one has been the most clear.

Dnguyen• 15 years ago

Before "just start building something", I recommend taking some project and start tweaking it to see how/what changes affect the app. Set some break points and trace through to see how the message (selectors) works. This get you used to looking that Objective-C code before you dive in.

Best Way To Learn iPhone Programming

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