Sams Teach Yourself Core Data for Mac and iOS in 24 Hours

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Название: Sams Teach Yourself Core Data for Mac and iOS in 24 Hours

Автор: Jesse Feiler

Издательство: Sams

ISBN: 0672335778

Год: 2011

Страниц: 480

Формат: PDF

Размер: 75 Mb

Язык: Английский

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, start using Core Data to build powerful data-driven apps for iOS devices and Mac OS X computers! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll discover how Apple’s built-in data persistence framework can help you meet any data-related requirement, from casual to enterprise-class. Beginning with the absolute basics, you’ll learn how to create data models, build interfaces, interact with users, work with data sources and table views, and even get started with iCloud. Every lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Core Data development tasks.

Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.

Notes present interesting information related to the discussion.

Tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.

Cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.

Learn how to…

Start writing database apps fast, with Xcode 4’s powerful tools and templates

Master the Objective-C features and patterns Core Data relies upon

Understand Core Data’s goals, components, and behavior

Model data graphically with Xcode 4’s Data Model Editor

Leverage the full power of Managed Objects

Use controllers to integrate your data model with your code

Fetch, use, and store data from any source

Develop interfaces and features more quickly with Interface Builder

Add navigation and control features that integrate seamlessly with Core Data

Interact with users via popovers, segmented controls, action sheets, and tab bars

Create table views that users can edit

Let Xcode 4 and Core Data validate your data for you

Use Predicates to precisely select the right data

Get ready for iCloud features to sync and move data among your iCloud-enabled devices