Good books for learning how to create iPad/iPhone/iTouch apps?

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I'd like to buy an app creating book for my father, but I really know nothing about it.  He has a strong background in computers and programming, so I think that he would be fine with an intermediary level book, maybe even something a little higher.  Does anyone have any recommendations?

Also (and this may be a stupid question), do you need one of these devices to write a program for one?  My dad wants to get an iPad, but doesn't have one yet.  So would he be able to use his MacBook Pro to write a program?  In other words, would it be pointless to buy him a how-to book before he buys the iPad?

Thanks for any help!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

iPhone Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is the best book I know of. It assumes some knowledge of programming in general and object-oriented programming in particular, but beyond that it's really quite good. It shows you everything you need to know by way of developing apps.

You have to have a Mac with Xcode to develop software for any iOS device. If all you want to do is play with it, then you can get Xcode for $5 from the Mac App Store and test them in the integrated iPhone and iPad simulators. If you actually want to deploy apps to real devices and submit them to the iTunes Store, then you'll need to spend $99 for a one year membership in the iOS Developer Program.

Mani · Answer

HOW TO CREATE AN IPHONE OR IPAD APPS AND GAMES SUCCEED IN APP STORE!
Check it out - http://newsoftwarelist.wordpress.com/2014/09/21/how-to-create-an-iphone-or-ipad-apps-and-games-succeed-in-app-store/

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Good books for learning how to create iPad/iPhone/iTouch apps?

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