Focusing on the nature of engineering work, this updated book provides a thorough introduction that balances rigor with practical insights. It emphasizes a common-sense approach to solving engineering problems, making complex concepts accessible. Ideal for newcomers and those seeking to deepen their understanding of the field, it covers a wide range of topics relevant to engineering practice.
Focusing on advanced techniques for managing data in iOS applications, this book provides in-depth coverage of various persistence methods, including Core Data, SQLite, and UserDefaults. It explores best practices for data modeling, performance optimization, and synchronization, ensuring developers can create robust and efficient apps. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, readers will learn how to implement effective data storage solutions that enhance user experience and application functionality. Ideal for experienced iOS developers looking to deepen their understanding of persistence strategies.
The launch of the Mac App Store in early 2011 marked a significant shift in Mac development, bringing popular iPhone and iPad applications to Mac computers. This transition opened up new opportunities for developers and users alike, enhancing the Mac experience with innovative and exciting apps.
Fully updated for Xcode 4.2, Pro Core Data for iOS explains how to use the Core Data framework for iOS SDK 5 using Xcode 4.2. The book explains both how and why to use Core Data, from simple to advanced techniques. Covering common and advanced persistence patterns, this book prepares any iOS developer to store and retrieve data accurately and efficiently. This book starts by giving you a solid grounding in Core Data, providing a foundation for the rest of the book. With this knowledge, you'll have all you need to master Core Data and power your data-driven applications. You'll see how to work with SQLite and how to create an efficient data model to represent your data. Once you've established your data model, you'll learn how to work with data objects and refine result sets to get the most out of the stored data. The advanced portions of the book begin by showing you how to tune your apps' performance and memory usage, to give you a truly professional edge. You'll see how to version and migrate your data as well, to ensure your data stays organized and efficient. Finally, the book covers managing table views with NSFetchedResultsController.
In this science fiction phantasy, Earth faces an invasion of mysterious white spheres from space that initially instill fear but remain inactive. As they begin to release smaller flying robots known as Eyes of One, each person gains a Guardian Angel that reveals their moral character through color-coded signals. The Eyes of One expose the spectrum of good and evil among humanity, leading to a profound transformation in society. This volume explores the consequences of this newfound ability to discern morality, challenging humanity's capacity for ethical governance.
This guide focuses on developing stand-alone Java applications, providing essential techniques and best practices. It covers key concepts such as object-oriented programming, user interface design, and database integration. With practical examples and hands-on projects, readers will gain the skills needed to create robust applications. The book is ideal for both beginners and experienced programmers looking to enhance their Java development expertise.