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Programming in Objective-C (Developer's Library)
by Stephen Kochan
from Sams

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• iPhone Developers, Start Here!
  If you want to develop applications for the iPhone, you'll need to learn how to program in Objective-C. This is the best resource for doing that. Kochan explains each feature of the language using clear, simple examples and a straightforward and concise writing style. Even if you're a relatively new programmer, you can learn how to write Objective-C programs from this text. Unlike other references on Objective-C, Kochan does not assume you know how to program in C as a prerequisite. This is a good thing and... more info

• Assumes no programming experience
  This books assumes the reader has no programming experience at all. I can't imagine choosing Objective-C as a first language. And if you are, I would discourage you from doing so.
  If you have some software programming experience at all, you will find most of this book a waste of time and space on your shelf.
  

• It's Ok
  If you are beginning, and you have a little background of C, well this might be your book. Everything is very kindly explained just for beginners. But if you already know C and want to start from Objects and everything related with the Foundation framework, well you will see that half of the book is not for you. Because 300 pages are of C programming and not specifically of Objective-C programming.
  But the examples are very good, and if you forgot something you can find it very easy because is very... more info

• For programmers new to OO
  This book is best for those new to Object-Oriented programming who want to learn Objective C. It is less useful to those who want a solid understanding of programming technique and OO design, as it tends to skim over both. It is also less useful to experienced programmers who want to switch to Objective C, as it spends many pages interweaving basic concepts with those specific to Objective C.
  For programmers of several years, I recommend looking for a terser book. For new programmers, I recommend... more info

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