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Objective-C Pocket Reference
- By
- Andrew M. Duncan
- Publisher:
- O'Reilly Media
- Released:
- December 2002
- Pages:
- 128
Objective-C Pocket Reference provides a quick and concise introduction to Objective-C for programmers already familiar with either C or C++, and will continue to serve as a handy reference even after the language is mastered. In addition to covering the essentials of Objective-C syntax, it also covers important facets of the language such as memory management, the Objective-C runtime, dynamic loading, distributed objects, and exception handling.
Objective-C is an exciting and dynamic approach to C-based object-oriented programming; it's the approach adopted by Apple as the foundation for programming under Mac OS X, a Unix-based operating system gaining wide acceptance among programmers and other technologists. Objective-C is easy to learn and has a simple elegance that is a welcome breath of fresh air after the abstruse and confusing C++. To help you master the fundamentals of this language, you'll want to keep the Objective-C Pocket Reference close at hand. This small book contains a wealth of valuable information to speed you over the learning curve.
In this pocket reference, author Andrew Duncan provides a quick and concise introduction to Objective-C for the experienced programmer. In addition to covering the essentials of Objective-C syntax, Andrew also covers important faces of the language such as memory management, the Objective-C runtime, dynamic loading, distributed objects, and exception handling.
O'Reilly's Pocket References have become a favorite among programmers everywhere. By providing important details in a succinct, well-organized format, these handy books deliver just what you need to complete the task at hand. When you've reached a sticking point in your work and need to get to a solution quickly, the new Objective-C Pocket Reference is the book you'll want to have.
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Chapter 1 Objective-C Pocket Reference
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Introduction
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What Is Objective-C?
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Elements of the Language
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Compiler and Preprocessor Directives
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Compiler Flags
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Remote Messaging
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Object Lifecycle
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Runtime Errors
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Runtime Environment
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Root Classes
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Forwarding Messages
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Memory Management
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Archiving Objects
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Key-Value Coding
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Optimizing Method Calls
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Objective-C++
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Objective-C Resources
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- Title:
- Objective-C Pocket Reference
- By:
- Andrew M. Duncan
- Publisher:
- O'Reilly Media
- Formats:
-
- Ebook
- Safari Books Online
- Print Release:
- December 2002
- Ebook Release:
- February 2009
- Pages:
- 128
- Print ISBN:
- 978-0-596-00423-1
- | ISBN 10:
- 0-596-00423-0
- Ebook ISBN:
- 978-0-596-10393-4
- | ISBN 10:
- 0-596-10393-X
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