Developing apps for iPhone and iPad
Updated for iOS 6. Tools and APIs required to build applications for the iPhone and iPad platform using the iOS SDK. User interface designs for mobile devices and unique user interactions using multi-touch technologies. Object-oriented design using model-view-controller paradigm, memory management, Objective-C programming language. Other topics include: object-oriented database API, animation, multi-threading and performance considerations.
1. Class logistics, overview of iOS, MVC, Objective-C
4. Foundation, attributed strings
5. View controller lifecycle and multiple MVCs
7. Collection view and protocols
8. Autolayout and navigation
9. Scroll view and table view
11. Multithreading and persistence
Prerequisites: C language and programming experience at the level of 106B (Programming Abstractions) or X.
Very clear, organized introduction
This professor speaks in very clear language and has a high signal to noise ratio. The syllabus outline shows that the class systematically addresses all the needs of a person with a reasonable amount of computer experience who wants a well-rounded introduction to Objective-C, Xcode and app development for iOS. It is so wonderful that Stanford and this professor are making this material available online - it is truly top notch and paints Stanford's Computer Science department in an excellent light...
Paul is the best! Excited about seeing the new series and what's been added...
No better instruction for iOS development
I've been watching Paul Hegarty's videos on this topic for a number of years. I've seen other videos on this topic from individuals and universities as well as texts that I could recommend. However, no one comes close in terms of completeness and clarity to Paul's lectures. He is a tremendously gifted teacher with a great passion for this subject and he does an incredible job conveying the material. This has to be in the Hall of Fame of free instructional videos and I'd have gladly paid Stanford money for access to this level of instruction and professionalism...