SFU starts Iphone App development course
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Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary $8.61 First time in book form! A successful program for teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America’s #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series.”People judge you by the words you use.” Millions of Americans know this phrase from radio and print advertising for the Verbal Advantage audio series, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Now this bestselling information is… |
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iPhone and iPad Apps for Absolute Beginners, iOS 5 Edition (For Absolute Beginners Apress) $16.94 The iPhone is the hottest gadget of our generation, and much of its success has been fueled by the App Store, Apple’s online marketplace for iPhone applications. Over 1 billion apps were downloaded during the nine months following the launch of the App Store, ranging from the simplest games to the most complex business apps. Everyone has an idea for the next bestselling iPhone app—presu… |
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Programming in Objective-C 2.0 (2nd Edition) $19.98 THE #1 BESTSELLING BOOK ON OBJECTIVE-C 2.0 Programming in Objective-C 2.0 provides the new programmer a complete, step-by-step introduction to Objective-C, the primary language used to develop applications for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X platforms. The book does not assume previous experience with either C or object-oriented programming languages, and it includes many detailed, practic… |
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The Business of iPhone App Development $29.99 The phenomenal success of the iPhone and the iPod touch has ushered in a "gold rush" for developers, but with well over 100,000 apps in the highly competitive App Store, it has become increasingly difficult for new apps to stand out in the crowd. Achieving consumer awareness and sales longevity for your iPhone app requires a lot of organization and some strategic planning. This book will show you how to incorporate marketing and business savvy into every aspect of the design and development process, giving your app the best possible chance of succeeding in the App Store. The Business of iPhone App Development was written by experienced developers with business backgrounds, taking you step-by-step through cost-effective marketing techniques that have proven successful for professional iPhone app creators-perfect for independent developers on shoestring budgets. Although there are a few iPhone app marketing books on the horizon, they appear to tackle the subject from purely a marketer's perspective.What makes this book unique is that it was written by developers for developers, showing you not only what to do, but also how to do it, complete with time-saving resources and ready-to-use code examples. No prior business knowledge is required. This is the book you wish you had read before you launched your first app! What you'll learn* Transform your iPhone app into a powerful marketing tool with easy-to-use concepts and code examples.* Analyze your ideas, research the competition, and identify your audience to evaluate sales potential.* Protect your business and intellectual property and avoid potential legal hassles.* Utilize several revenue-generating business models such as in-app advertising, affiliate programs, and In-App Purchase. Includes an extensive chapter on tapping into the Store Kit API.* Build synergy with in-app cross-promotion and social networking. * Improve usability and implement effective testing, plus a comprehensive walkthrough of provisioning and ad hoc distribution.* Create a pre-release buzz online with Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and a dedicated web site promoting your iPhone app.* Successfully navigate the App Store submission process.*Execute a post-release marketing strategy by crafting effective press releases, soliciting app reviews, and leveraging the power of promotional sales and giveaways.Who this books is for This book is for any developer looking to build a successful business selling iPhone and iPod touch apps in Apple's iTunes App Store. All the code examples included in this book can be downloaded from http://iphonebusinessbook.com/ |
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The Business of iPhone and iPad App Development $29.99 The phenomenal success of the iPhone, iPad and the iPod touch has ushered in a “gold rush" for developers, but with well over 300,000 apps in the highly competitive App Store, it has become increasingly difficult for new apps to stand out in the crowd. Achieving consumer awareness and sales longevity for your iOS app requires a lot of organization and some strategic planning. Updated and expanded for iOS 4, this bestselling book will show you how to incorporate marketing and business savvy into every aspect of the design and development process, giving your app the best possible chance of succeeding in the App Store. The Business of iPhone and iPad App Development was written by experienced developers with business backgrounds, taking you step-by-step through cost effective marketing techniques that have proven successful for professional iOS app creators – perfect for independent developers on shoestring budgets. No prior business knowledge is required. This is the book you wish you had read before you launched your first app!. What you'll learn * Analyze your ideas and competition, and identify your audience to evaluate sales potential.* Protect your business and intellectual property and avoid potential legal hassles. * Transform your iOS app into a powerful marketing tool. * Build synergy with in-app cross-promotion and social media, and Apple's Game Center. * Utilize revenue-generating business models such as in-app advertising and In-App Purchase. Includes extensive coverage of the iAd framework and the Store Kit API. * Improve usability and implement effective testing. * Create a pre-release buzz online with Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and a dedicated website. * Successfully navigate the App Store submission process. * Execute a post-release marketing strategy with press releases, app reviews, promotional sales and giveaways. Who this book is for This book is for any developer looking to build a successful business selling iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps in Apple's iTunes App Store. All the code examples included in this book can be downloaded from http://iphonebusinessbook.com/.Table of Contents * Seeing the Big Picture in a Crowded App Store Marketplace * Doing Your Homework: Analyzing iOS App Ideas and Performing Competitive Research * Protecting Your Intellectual Property * Your iOS App Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool * Social Inception: Promoting Your Apps Within Apps * Money for Nothing: When It Pays to Be Free * Monetizing Free Apps with iAd and Other In-App Advertising Opportunities * Exploring the Freemium Model with In-App Purchase * Testing and Usability: Putting Your Best Foot Forward * Get the Party Started! Creating a Prerelease Buzz * Keys to the Kingdom: The App Store Submission Process * Increasing Awareness for Your iOS App * Online Resources for App Research and Marketing |
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iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual $31.99 Anyone with programming experience can learn how to write an iPhone app. But if you want to build a great app, there’s a lot more to it than simple coding: you also need to know how design and market your creation. This easy-to-follow guide walks you through the entire process, from sketching out your idea to promoting the finished product. Get to know the tools for developing your iPhone app Design a great app before you start coding Build a complex app with Xcode and Interface Builder Decide how to brand your app-then beta-test that brand in the real world Learn the inside scoop on how to get your app into the App Store Promote your product, track sales, and build a strong customer following |
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Beginning iPhone Development $39.99 Are you a programmer looking for a new challenge? Does the thought of building your very own iPhone app make your heart race and your pulse quicken? If so, then Beginning iPhone Development is just the book for you. Assuming only a minimal working knowledge of Objective-C, and written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style, Beginning iPhone Development offers a complete soup-to-nuts course in iPhone and iPod Touch programming. Apple's iPhone SDK, this book, and your imagination are all you'll need to start building your very own best-selling iPhone applications. |
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App Savvy $23.99 How can you make your iPad or iPhone app stand out in the highly competitive App Store? While many books simply explore the technical aspects of iPad and iPhone app design and development, App Savvy also focuses on the business, product, and marketing elements critical to pursuing, completing, and selling your app — the ingredients for turning a great idea into a genuinely successful product. Whether you’re a designer, developer, entrepreneur, or just someone with a unique idea, App Savvy explains every step in the process, with guidelines for planning a solid concept, engaging customers early and often, developing your app, and launching it with a bang. Author Ken Yarmosh details a proven process for developing successful apps, and presents numerous interviews with the App Store’s most prominent publishers. Learn about the App Store and how Apple’s mobile devices function Follow guidelines for vetting and researching app ideas Validate your ideas with customers — and create an app they’ll be passionate about Assemble your development team, understand costs, and establish a workable process Build your marketing plan while you develop your application Test your working app extensively before submitting it to the App Store Assess your app’s performance and keep potential buyers engaged and enthusiastic |
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to iPad and iPhone App Development $17.99 Take a bite out of Apple’s iPhone(tm) success. The Complete Idiot’s Guide(r) to Developing iPhone(tm) Apps is the perfect introduction for aspiring iPhone(tm) app creators, offering a step-by-step approach exploring all of the tools and key aspects of programming using the iPhone(tm) software development kit, including getting the finished product distributed through the App Store. *Apple also reports more than one billion downloads of their more than 25,000 available applications, and both the number of applications and the appetite for them keeps growing *Of the more than 50,000 companies and individuals who have registered as program developers, 60 percent have never before developed an Apple platform |
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iPhone and iPad App 24-Hour Trainer $39.99 An all-in-one tutorial for planning, developing, and launching iPhone and iPad apps The number of applications in the Apple app store is growing at a staggering rate. Want to get in the game, but don’t know iOS? This book-and-DVD package will help! With even little or no prior programming experience, you can learn the code necessary to build an app by following the how-to instructions in this book-and-video combo. Comprised of clear, no-nonsense lessons, the book walks you through each tutorial and then encourages you to work through simple exercises so that you can immediately apply what you just learned. These lessons are backed by video demonstrations on the accompanying DVD to further illustrate the instruction and drive home the main points. In addition, the book’s appendices contain helpful information such as obtaining a device UDID, testing, and distributing an app and also lists common reasons why applications are rejected, so you can prepare to take precautionary measures to avoid these instances. Introduces iOS and helps you set up a development environment Highlights the basics of object-oriented programming principles as well as key objective-C concepts Examines Cocoa touch and the Cocoa touch framework, including using various classes in the UIKit and Foundation frameworks Looks at advanced concepts such as tab bars, web views, the Accelerometer, Google maps, Core Location, and more With this book-and-video package, you’ll learn how to plan, create, and launch apps for the iPhone and iPad that are ready for submission to the App Store! |
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The Art of the App Store $29.99 A unique behind-the-scenes look at what makes an application succeed in the App Store With this invaluable book, Tyson McCann offers a non-technical look at all aspects of the iPhone application development landscape and gets to the core of what makes a popular—and profitable—application. From knowing your customer to to launching a successful app, and everything in between, this must-have guide navigates such topics as developing a concept, analyzing the competition, considerations before the launch, marketing, building a community, and maintaining market share… to name a few. Coverage includes: Setting Your Goals, Costs, and Expectations Researching the App Store Market Knowing Your Customer Plotting the Stages of Development Guidelines and Expectations for Developing Your App Creating Free and Freemium Apps Creating Paid and Premium Apps Adopting Apple’s Approach Riding the Social Networking Wave Feedback, Maintaining, and Scaling Open the vault to App Store success with this indispensable guide! |
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Pro Windows Phone App Development $44.99 The Windows Phone 7 platform, now recently updated, provides a remarkable opportunity for Windows developers to create state-of-the-art mobile applications using their existing skills and a familiar toolset. Pro Windows Phone 7 Development, Second Edition helps you unlock the potential of this platform and create dazzling, visually rich, and highly functional applications for the Windows Phone Marketplace – including using new features like copy-and-paste and API improvements in the NoDo and Mango update waves. For developers new to the Windows Phone platform – whether .NET, iPhone, or Android developers – this book starts by introducing the features and specifications of the Windows Phone series, and then leads you through the complete application development process. You'll learn how to use Microsoft technologies like Silverlight, .NET, the XNA Framework, Visual Studio, and Expression Blend effectively, how to take advantage of the device's sensors with the location service, accelerometer, and touch, how to make your apps location-aware using GPS data, how to utilize the rich media capabilities of the Windows Phone series, and much more. Finally, you'll receive a full tutorial on how to publish and sell your application through the Windows Phone Marketplace. And in this second edition, learn quickly and easily how to take advantage of new API capabilities and HTML5 support right in your browser. What you'll learn * The specifications and capabilities of the Windows Phone series and how to harness that power in your applications * To understand its relationship to Silverlight, .NET, the XNA Framework, Visual Studio, and Expression Blend and how to use those tools most effectively to develop Windows Phone apps * How to develop applications that take advantage of the available sensors, such as location service, accelerometer, and touch gestures * How to develop rich media applications that harness the graphics capabilities of Windows Phone models * The correct way to design and develop Windows Phone 7 applications utilizing the Model-View-ViewModel architecture * The process of publishing your application to the Windows Phone Marketplace Who this book is for If you're a .N. ET developer, this book is primarily for you – you're eager to learn how to use your existing skills to develop for the new Windows Phone 7 platform. If you're an iOS or Android developer, this is an ideal guide for you to learn how to expand the market for your existing applications. This does assume some knowledge of C#, managed code in general, and a basic level of familiarity with Visual Studio. And if you're a proficient Windows Phone 7 developer, get up to speed quickly with the new API endpoints and HTML5 browser support in the Mango update. Software developers proficient in other languages will also find this book helpful to get up to speed with developing Silverlight- and .NET-based Windows Phone applications. Table of Contents * I |
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iPhone Game Development $49.99 New Apple Developer Series! A technical and business guide to creating and selling iPhone games If you’ve always wanted to develop a cool iPhone game application and sell it for big bucks, this book is for you. iPhone Game Development covers all technical and commercial bases, from how to sign up for the Apple Development Program, master the development tools in the iPhone SDK, publish your game to the App Store, and convince people to buy it. You’ll find full coverage of Cocoa Touch and other great features of the iPhone SDK, plus pages of real-world examples with step-by-step explanations. The book also includes loads of royalty-free code you can use for commercial development. Apple’s iPhone is not only a mobile phone, it’s also a game platform rivaling big names like Nintendo and Sony; anyone can sign up for the Apple Developer Program and publish their works to the App Store This hip book written by two successful gamers with over a decade of game development experience will teach you both the technical and business aspects of developing and publishing a game to the App Store, plus how to convince end-users to buy it Includes examples with step-by-step explanations of actual games and apps currently on the App Store A Companion Web site provides royalty-free code from the samples in the book, which you can use to jumpstart your own game development Save weeks of development time with the expert guidance you’ll find in iPhone Game Development ! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. |
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Learn iPhone and iPad cocos 2d Game Development $39.99 Learn iPhone and iPad cocos2D Game Development provides a rock-solid introduction to the cocos2d iPhone game engine and related tools. It focuses on the process of creating several games made entirely with cocos2d and little-to-no iPhone SDK and OpenGL code. By creating 2-3 sample games over the course of the book, you'll learn key concepts of the cocos2d game engine and relevant tools like Zwoptex (TextureAtlas), ParticleDesigner (Particle Effects), and others. The example games are modeled after popular App Store games so that they are relevant, recognizable, and immediately fun and inspiring. The games increase in complexity and highlight common recurring cocos2d beginner questions. As you move along, you'll learn about possible stumbling blocks and how to navigate them successfully. As you move from beginning to advanced, you'll encounter general game programming wisdom, tips for performance improvement, as well as pointers to alternative implementations and further reading. It is assumed that the reader has previous programming knowledge but not necessarily with Objective-C.Related topics such as Xcode, Objective-C, the iPhone SDK, and OpenGL are only discussed where absolutely necessary. What you'll learn * Familiarity with the core cocos2d game engine API and the Box2d physics engine * Understanding of the process and best practices of game development, in the context of cocos2d and its related tools * Enthusiasm and excitement to create your own games paired with a realization that you are able to create games which can compete on the App Store * Where to go from here: further information and alternative implementations Who this book is for The book is aimed at beginning game developers looking for an easier and even more powerful way to create compelling 2D graphics using OpenGL and Objective-C. It is assumed that the reader will have some knowledge of object-oriented programming and the Apple and iPhone/iPad developer environment. Check out the forum for Learn iPhone and iPad cocos2D Game Development: http://cocos2d-central.com Table of Contents * Introduction * Getting Started * Essentials * Your First Game * Game Building Blocks * Sprites In-Depth * Scrolling with Joy * Shoot ’em Up * Particle Effects * Working with Tilemaps * Isometric Tilemaps * Physics Engines * Pinball Game * Game Center * Out of the Ordinary |
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Head First iPhone Development $35.99 Let’s say you have an idea for a killer iPhone app. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You’ll quickly learn to use iPhone SDK tools, including Interface Builder and Xcode, and master Objective-C programming principles that will make your app stand out. It’s a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone applications. Put Objective-C core concepts to work, including message passing, protocols, properties, and memory management Take advantage of iPhone patterns such as datasources and delegates Preview your applications in the iPhone Simulator Build complicated interactions that utilize multiple views, data entry/editing, and iPhone rotation Work with iPhone’s camera, GPS, and accelerometer Optimize, test, and distribute your application We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First iPhone Development provides a visually-rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. |
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More iPhone 3 Development $39.99 Interested in iPhone development? Want to learn more? Whether you're a self-taught iPhone development genius or have just made your way through the pages of Beginning iPhone 3 Development, we have the perfect book for you. More iPhone 3 Development: Tackling iPhone SDK 3 digs deeper into Apple's latest SDK. Best-selling authors Dave Mark and Jeff LaMarche explain concepts as only they can, covering topics like Core Data, peer-to-peer networking using GameKit and network streams, working with data from the web, MapKit, in-application e-mail, and more. All the concepts and APIs are clearly presented with code snippets you can customize and use, as you like, in your own apps. If you are going to write a professional iPhone app, you'll want to get your arms around Core Data, and there's no better place to do so than in the pages of this book. The book continues right where Beginning iPhone 3 Development left off with a series of chapters devoted to Core Data, the standard for persistence that Apple introduced to iPhone with SDK 3. |
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Alarm Clock Speaker-Iphone/Ipod App-Enhanced $71.99 ALARM CLOCK SPEAKER-IPHONE/IPOD APP-ENHANCED |
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iPhone & iPad Game Development For Dummies $29.99 Here’s the scoop on building and marketing great games for the iPhone and iPad! The iPhone and iPad are the hottest techno-gadgets on the market today, and games for it are even hotter. To help you cash in on the trend, this book shows what it takes to create a good iPhone and iPad game and how to get it into the App Store. Neal Goldstein, leader of an iPhone app startup company, and his co-authors show you how to build a game that will sell, include quality graphics, market your game through the App Store, and more. Whether you’re a programming novice or an experienced developer looking to enter the game market, here’s how to get going. Games for the iPhone are among the hottest apps in Apple’s App Store Learn to build two game applications – from beginning to end Written by successful mobile app developers, this guide begins with how to get started, including downloading the SDK and filling your toolbox Covers programming with Objective-C and Cocoa, what makes a good game, graphics, and creating good mobile apps Explains how to market your game through the App Store iPhone and iPad Game Development For Dummies can start you on a fun hobby or a lucrative career. Note:  Apple’s iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices. |
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iPhone Game Development (Developer Reference) $14.99 If you’ve always wanted to develop a cool iPhone game application and sell it for big bucks, this book is for you. iPhone Game Development covers all technical and commercial bases, from how to sign up for the Apple Development Program, master the development tools in the iPhone SDK, publish your game to the App Store, and convince people to buy it. You’ll find full coverage of Cocoa Touch and other great features of the iPhone SDK, plus pages of real-world examples with step-by-step explanations. The book also includes loads of royalty-free code you can use for commercial development. |
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iPhone Application Development For Dummies $29.99 Start building iPhone apps today with this friendly guide, now in full color! Whether you’re a beginning programmer who wants to build your first app or a professional developer looking to leverage the marketing power of the iPhone SDK, this book will help. It walks you through the basics for building a variety of iOS applications using Apple developer tools and covers the essential steps for creating apps that get accepted into the App Store. This new edition covers all the latest information, including key updates to iPad universal code and tips on developing specifically for mobile apps. Full-color illustrations make it easier to see exactly what will appear on your screen. Walks you through the fundamentals of developing a variety of applications for the iPhone Shows you how to use Apple’s developer tools Delves into getting your apps into the App Store and selling them Addresses the universal code feature that allows you to develop apps and port them from the iPhone to the iPad and back Covers the latest updates for the iPad universal code and the new iPhone SDK No matter what your level of expertise may be, you’ll be able to leverage the power of the iOS SDK with the advice in this full-color book. Note: Apple’s iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices. |
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iPhone OS Development $9.99 iPhone OS Development: Your visual blueprint for developing apps for Apple’s mobile devices provides essential tips, tricks, and techniques for developing for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. This book covers everything from the key features of the Objective-C language, to hands-on tips for getting the most from the Apple SDK, to inside information about programming the touch screen, accelerometer, GPS, graphics, sound, and connectivity. It includes all of the information a new developer needs to create her first application, and references facts for more experienced developers who need distilled information about the most important iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch technologies. Also included is a step by step guide to uploading products to the App Store, and designing projects that maximize buyer interest and sales potential. |
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