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Programming in Objective-C (Developer's Library) | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen Kochan
Publisher: Sams
Category: Book
List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 4986
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 7.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0672325861
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
UPC: 752063325865
EAN: 9780672325861
ASIN: 0672325861
Publication Date: December 18, 2003
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Product Description
Objective-C has become the standard programming language for application development under Mac OS X. It is a powerful yet simple object-oriented programming language that is based on the C programming language. Objective -C is widely available across many operating systems that support the gcc compiler, including Linux, Unix, and Windows systems. Programming in Objective-C provides the beginner programmer with a complete introduction to the Objective-C language. Unlike other books on Objective-C, it does not assume previous experience with either C or object-oriented programming languages. By using many complete examples and taking a step-by-step approach, the book teaches the reader how to write Objective-C programs on any system that supports the Objective-C language, as well as how to use the Foundation framework to develop portable programs that will run on any system supporting Objective-C.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 46 more reviews...
 Wait for the obj-c 2.0 version of this book November 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book just seems to be a bit out of date which is why I didn't give it the full 4 stars. Wait for the next version.
 Excellent for learning Objective C for Mac programmming November 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent introductory book on Objective C programming language as used for the Apple Macintosh and Apple iPhone. It is very clearly written, with good examples, and good exercises that help reinforce the concepts that need to be learned. I used this book to become proficient in Objective C in less than 3 weeks.(Note I have previous experience with C language and the Macintosh programming language so your learning rate may vary) I highly recommend this to those seeking to learn or review Objective C.
 Outdated - Don't buy October 29, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Don't waste your money on this book like I did. It too out of date to be of any use. Mac Xcode has changed too much since this was published.
Do yourself a favour October 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent!
I got this almost by accident in a bundle of books I picked up on eBay and it is the single best written 'how to learn a language' book I have ever encountered.
Clear, concise and just so well written. Quite complex issues are handled with great skill and deftness.
I have pre-ordered the 2nd edition just to give Kochan the credit he deserves and didn't get from my second-hand purchase.
If you have a Mac and think you want to understand programming (even if you aren't going to really write any programs) get this.
Whatever OS you have go get Kochan's book on C Programming which is nearly as good. Unfortunately C is simply more obtuse so even Kochan's great writing can't make it much easier than he does because it just is closer to the metal with all the power and complexity that that means.
Anyway it's a great book and if you want some of the best coverage of Object Orientated Programming you'll read anywhere it's easily worth the price (especially at the insanely cheap Amazon price).
Get it! October 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are new to Objective-C and are teaching yourself, do the following.
A. GET THIS BOOK.
B. Get the Objective-C Pocket Reference.
C. Get programming.
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