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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
EAN: 9780672325861
ISBN: 0672325861
Label: Sams
Manufacturer: Sams
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 576
Publication Date: 2003-12-18
Publisher: Sams
Studio: Sams

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Programming in Objective-C is a concise, carefully written tutorial on the basics of Objective-C and object-oriented programming. The book makes no assumption about prior experience with object-oriented programming languages or with the C language (upon which Objective-C is based). And because of this, both novice and experienced programmers alike can use this book to quickly and effectively learn the fundamentals of Objective-C. Readers can also learn the concepts of object-oriented programming without having to first learn all of the intricacies of the underlying procedural language (C). This approach, combined with many small program examples and exercises at the end of each chapter, makes it ideally suited for either classroom use or self-study. Growth is expected in this language. At the January 2003 MacWorld, it was announced that there are 5 million Mac OS X users and each of their boxes ships with Objective-C built in.

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Wait for the obj-c 2.0 version of this book
Comment: This book just seems to be a bit out of date which is why I didn't give it the full 4 stars.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.

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Summary: Excellent for learning Objective C for Mac programmming
Comment: 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.

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Summary: Outdated - Don't buy
Comment: 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 It too out of date to be of any use.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.

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Summary: Do yourself a favour
Comment: 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).

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Summary: Get it!
Comment: 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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