This is a fantastic reference book for developers who want to learn Objective-C and Cocoa Touch with the intention of writing iOS apps. Concepts like ViewControllers, Views, and the peculiar syntax of ObjC are demystified, and the included sample apps are easy to understand. Whatever is missing from this book can be found on Ray Wenderlich's tutorials site as well as Stackoverflow, this book really is the best place to get started. I don't have the technical background necessary to do anything with this book, but what I saw was pretty neat. One day I might even be able to come back to it. My husband thought it was interesting just from looking at the cover, and he's the programmer, but he doesn't have time to read it now. Returning it to the library, and considering this one of those "I'm sure I'd like it if I understood it" sort of books. No rating because of this.
What do You think about IOS Programming (Big Nerd Ranch Guides) (2011)?
Read it cover to cover and found it useful to get me started with my own app.
—jacques
Third edition is even better, and covers recent changes to Xcode and iOS.
—Lilianne
Well written with a thoughtful approach to the progressive disclosure.
—mjmvs
