iOS Learning iPhone programming

[diogosgp]

Hi guy,
I'm learning objectc programming for Mac. However my focus will be on iOS. Should I jump to a iOS' learning book or continue learning for Mac?

Cheers

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

I jumped from Mac to iOS, because I had so many more ideas for iOS applications than for Mac applications.

 

[Hansr]

Learn Objective-C first then focus on frameworks. This jumping around different books without finishing anything that many people here seem to do is the main reason they never achieve anything.

 

[RodThePlod]

Learn Objective-C first then focus on frameworks. This jumping around different books without finishing anything that many people here seem to do is the main reason they never achieve anything.

Agreed. OP - if you want to learn to develop for iOS devices, then this should be your focus for the next few months ahead at least. There are many iOS-related books that get suggested here that will help you.

Check out the stickies at the top of the forum index and/or carry out a search for recommended books, etc.

It's a long slog but if you can stick with it, you'll find it rewarding. Good luck!

RTP.

 

[diogosgp]

Cheers mates,
Im finishing O'Reill book and then I'll start another one. I reckon I've been learning a lot but in this book there aren't many exercises. Therefore it's been hard to fix the codes in my mind.

Cheers

 

[balamw]

What is your previous programming experience before Objective-C?

B

 

[diogosgp]

I've learned basic of C and Java on the university three years ago.

 

[dok24]

Hey,

I am definitely in the same boat as you! I have previous Java, and C programming experience in University, and I started a coop job. One of the things they wanted me to implement an iphone application side of my program...and I had never touched the objective C, or iphone programming environments. Having been to university you know that in all programming courses they come attached with a lab for some hands on experience, and to learn by trial and error. If I were you, I would draft up a basic program, and what you want it to do...and then try and make it. It may not work, it may not be designed properly, or be interesting - but at least you will be learning.

 

[diogosgp]

Thanks for the advise. I'll finish reading this book and then I'm gonna try it.

Cheers

 

[balamw]

Which O'Reilly book have you been using?

B

 

[diogosgp]

Mac programming for absolute beginners and then I'll jump into "Beginning Mac programming" from Tim Isted