Pro Objective-C

1. Front Matter

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2. Getting Started

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3. Using Classes

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   Pages 13-34

4. Objects and Messaging

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5. Memory Management

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6. The Preprocessor

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7. Expert Section Using ARC

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8. Runtime System

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9. Runtime Architecture

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10. Expert Section: Using the Runtime APIs

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    Pages 149-174

11. Foundation Framework General Purpose Classes

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12. Foundation Framework System Services

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    Pages 195-218

13. Foundation Framework Specialized Services

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    Pages 219-238

14. Foundation Functions and Data Types

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    Pages 239-252

15. Expert Section: Error Handling

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16. Blocks

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17. Objective-C Literals

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18. Concurrent Programming

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19. Key-Value Programming

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20. Language Elements

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The Objective-C programming language continues to grow in popularity and usage because of the power and ease-of-use of the language itself, along with the numerous features that continue to be added to the platform.  If you have a basic knowledge of the language and want to further your expertise, Pro Objective-C is the book for you.

Pro Objective-C provides an in-depth, comprehensive guide to the language, its runtime, and key API’s. It explains the key concepts of Objective-C in a clear, easy to understand manner, and also provides detailed coverage of its more complex features. In addition, the book includes numerous practical examples--code excerpts and complete applications--that demonstrate how to apply in code what you’re learning.

The book begins with an exploration of Objective-C's basic features and key language elements. After reviewing the basics, it proceeds with an in-depth examination of the Objective-C dynamic programming features and runtime system. Next the book covers the Foundation Framework, the base layer of APIs that can be used for any Objective-C program. Finally, new and advanced features of Objective-C are introduced and shown how they make the Objective-C language even more powerful and expressive.

Each topic is covered thoroughly and is packed with the details you need to develop Objective-C code effectively. The most important features are given in-depth treatment, and each chapter contains numerous examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of Objective-C.

Start reading Pro Objective-C and begin developing high-quality, professional apps on the OS X and iOS platforms using the Objective-C programming language!

Keith Lee is a Technologist with over 20 years of experience designing and implementing information systems, primarily in the areas of enterprise IT, mobile and desktop application development, and Web 2.0 technologies.

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