<DIV><p>Let's say you have a killer app idea for iPhone and iPad. Where do you begin? <i>Head First iPhone and iPad Development</i> will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll not only learn how to design for Apple's devices, you'll also master the iPhone SDK tools -- including Xcode -- and Objective-C programming principles to make your app stand out.</p><p>Whether you're a seasoned Mac developer who wants to jump into the App store, or someone with strong object-oriented programming skills but no Mac experience, this book is a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone and iPad applications.</p><ul><li>Install the iPhone OS SDK and get started using XCode </li><li>Put Objective-C core concepts to work, including message passing, protocols, properties, and memory management </li><li>Take advantage of iPhone OS patterns such as datasources and delegates </li><li>Preview your applications in the Simulator </li><li>Build more complicated interactions that utilize multiple views, data entry/editing, and rotation </li><li>Work with the iPhone's camera, GPS, and accelerometer </li><li>Optimize, test, and distribute your application<p> 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, <i>Head First iPhone and iPad Development</i> has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.</p></li></ul></div>