iPad Application Development for Dummies

Turn your iPad ideas into amazing apps with this exciting new guide!

Whether you're app development amateur or programming professional, you'll discover how to get in on the App Store development gold rush and start developing for the iPad with this fun and easy guide.

The iPad offers developers of all levels more opportunities than ever before to be a part of the app development game, and this book is your ticket to joining in the fun.

You'll learn the basics of getting started, downloading the SDK, using context-based design, and filling your toolbox.

Then you'll move on to using Objective-Cand Xcode to program robust and vibrant apps and games specifically for the mobile platform.*Offers a plain-English guide whether you're a novice or a seasoned developer who is interested in developing iPad applications* Covers working with the multitouch interface and in split-screen mode* Provides useful advice on what applications thrive in the App Store and which have the most potential to turn a profit* Includes a companion Web site with source code Packed with helpful advice on the ins and outs of developing great apps for mobile devices, iPad Application Development For Dummies gets you started creating cool new apps right away!

Note: Apple's iOS SDK tools are only accessible on Intel-powered Mac and MacBook devices.