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LethalUK

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Hello,

How hard would it be to create an application with a 'fact' and then arrows to move to the next fact, or previous one?

Thanks.
 
Pretty straight forward I do believe. I can't answer in exacting detail how to do it but it's not complicated.
 
Easiest way to learn something like this, as I don't need anything more? :)
 
Why not just create this as a web page? Why does it need to be an app?
 
It can also be used offline and everything with an app. Is the best way a book, or an online tutorial?
 
Please don't create yet another crApp! What you're doing sounds kinda like a 40 Facts About Butterflies app. Seriously, make a webpage, not an app. There's enough trash in the AppStore already!

(And remember: Every time you create a crApp, God kills a kitten!)
 
Yeah, I know. The App Store is full of rubbish. The amount of times I see an app, try to remember it and then search for it, only to not find it is one too many. No doubt this app wouldn't be useful to everyone, but some people looking for an app like this would find it useful. You wouldn't be able to find something like this without searching - it wouldn't show up when searching for something else, and there aren't any similar apps currently.

My idea, I know everybody says this, but it is different. I would have used it myself, and is a tool for everybody to use.

Basically, I would just like to have the app open, display some text, a 'fact' (not really a 'fact' but I don't want to give the idea away) and then buttons to move to the previous or next fact.

However, I don't know where to start. I know this would be simple (compared to other apps) and would just like to be able to learn how to do this. :)

Edit: In fact, if that was even too hard, then just a simple tap to move to the next 'fact' would be ok. :)
 
LethalUK said:
Yeah, I know. The App Store is full of rubbish. The amount of times I see an app, try to remember it and then search for it, only to not find it is one too many. No doubt this app wouldn't be useful to everyone, but some people looking for an app like this would find it useful. You wouldn't be able to find something like this without searching - it wouldn't show up when searching for something else, and there aren't any similar apps currently.

My idea, I know everybody says this, but it is different. I would have used it myself, and is a tool for everybody to use.

Basically, I would just like to have the app open, display some text, a 'fact' (not really a 'fact' but I don't want to give the idea away) and then buttons to move to the previous or next fact.

However, I don't know where to start. I know this would be simple (compared to other apps) and would just like to be able to learn how to do this. :)

Edit: In fact, if that was even too hard, then just a simple tap to move to the next 'fact' would be ok. :)
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Well, even if your app is going to very simple, you'll have to know the basics. I'd suggest you dig through the various "I want to get started with Cocoa" threads here on MacRumors and follow their advice.
 
I understand that, thanks. I was just wondering if there would be a very simple tutorial for something like this, or if there was something in particular I should study just for this.
 
LethalUK said:
I understand that, thanks. I was just wondering if there would be a very simple tutorial for something like this, or if there was something in particular I should study just for this.
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No, start from the beginning. Get Hillegass' book. It's really straight forward, after some chapters you should be able to code your app. Plus, with a solid base you can continue to expand your knowledge and code better apps later.
 
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ranguvar said:
I though of this book, but I guess yours (spelling?) is OK, too. Also, I don't think plists are the way to go, you might want to check the book for that ;)
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LethalUK's book link should be the better one since it is iPhone specific and also from the Big Nerd Ranch guys.

LethalUK said:
I've done a little more research, and I think that plists might be the way to go.
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For a great deal of data ('facts'), a SQLite database would likely be a better choice. Using Core Data and the appropriate tools this should be simple enough to set up.
 
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Ok, as always, thanks for all of your help.

So the book should give me everything I need to know?

As for the web app, I'd like to use a native iPhone app for offline viewing.
 
Nope. I'm 16. I hope to learn some basics, have a practice and then try and improve before I learn some more.
 
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