Learn to write apps for some of today's hottest technologies, including the iPhone and iPad (using iOS), as well as the Mac (using OS X). It starts with Objective-C, the base language on which the native iOS software development kit (SDK) and the OS X are based. Learn Objective-C on the Mac: For OS X and iOS, Second Editionupdates a best selling book andis an extensive, newly updated guide to Objective-C. Objective-C is a powerful, object-oriented extension of C, making this update the perfect follow-up to Dave Mark's bestsellingLearn C on the Mac. Whether you're an experienced C programmer or you're coming from a different language such as C++ or Java, leading Mac expertsScott KnasterandWaqar Malikshow how to harness the power of Objective-C in your apps! A complete course on the basics of Objective-C using Apple's newest Xcode toolsAn introduction to object-oriented programmingComprehensive coverage of new topics like blocks, GCD, ARC, class extensions, as well as inheritance, composition, object initialization, categories, protocols, memory management, and organizing source filesAn introduction to building user interfaces using what is called the UIKitA primer for non-C programmers to get off the ground even faster | Learn Objective-C on the Mac by Scott Knaster, Paperback | Indigo Chapters