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Learn Objective-C for Java Developers

Apress

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  • Uniquely targeted at experienced developers migrating from Java
  • The only book Java developers need to become productive in Mac OS X and iPhone
  • The Mac development book for all the coolest open source, Java developer

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
  2. Language

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction

      Pages 3-10
    3. Sending Messages

      Pages 87-102
    4. Making Friends with nil

      Pages 103-114
  3. Translational Technologies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115
    2. Garbage Collection

      Pages 135-146
    3. Introspection

      Pages 147-162
    4. Files

      Pages 163-184
    5. Serialization

      Pages 185-210
    6. Exception Handling

      Pages 239-256
    7. Threads

      Pages 257-283
  4. Programming Patterns

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 285-285
    2. Collection Patterns

      Pages 287-314

About this book

Learn Objective-C for Java Developers will guide experienced Java developers into the world of Objective-C. It will show them how to take their existing language knowledge and design patterns and transfer that experience to Objective-C and the Cocoa runtime library. This is the express train to productivity for every Java developer who has dreamed of developing for Mac OS X or iPhone, but felt that Objective-C was too intimidating. So hop on and enjoy the ride!

  • Provides a translation service that turns Java problem-solving skills into Objective-C solutions
  • Allows Java developers to leverage their existing experience and quickly launch themselves into a new domain
  • Takes the risk out of learning Objective-C

About the author

James Bucanek is a professional software engineer, with over 25 years of experience in software and systems development. He is the author of Beginning Xcode and the holder of a network patent. Having made the transition to Mac OS X many years ago, he has never looked back.

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eBook USD 29.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 39.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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