<DIV><p>Get a solid grounding in all the fundamentals of Cocoa Touch, and avoid problems during iPhone and iPad app development. With <i>Programming iOS 4</i>, you'll dig into Cocoa and learn how to work effectively with Objective-C and Xcode. This book covers iOS 4 in a rigorous, orderly fashion—ideal whether you're approaching iOS for the first time or need a reference to bolster existing skills.</p><ul><li>Learn Objective-C language details and object-oriented programming concepts </li><li>Understand the anatomy of an Xcode project and all the stages of its lifecycle </li><li>Grasp key Cocoa concepts such as relationships between classes, receiving events, and model-view-controller architecture </li><li>Know how views are managed, drawn, composited, and animated </li><li>Delve into Cocoa frameworks for sound, video, sensors, maps, and more </li><li>Touch on advanced topics such as threading and networking </li><li>Obtain a thorough grounding for exploring advanced iOS features on your own </li></ul></div>