Alessi P. Professional iOS Database Application Programming

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013. - 384 p. 2nd Edition.
Language: EnglishUpdated and revised coverage that includes the latest versions of iOS and Xcode Whether you’re a novice or experienced developer, you will want to dive into this updated resource on database application programming for the iPhone and iPad. Packed with more than 50 percent new and revised material – including completely rebuilt code, screenshots, and full coverage of new features pertaining to database programming and enterprise integration in iOS 6 – this must-have book intends to continue the precedent set by the previous edition by helping thousands of developers master database application programming.Shows you how to store data using SQLite, model and manage data using Core Data, and integrate with Web Services
Explains how to take advantage of the built-in capabilities of the iPhone and iPad
Details techniques for integrating iOS applications into enterprise class systems
Encourages you to take advantage of multi-core processors, store data in the cloud, and use storyboards to develop the UI for your appBy the end of the book, you will be able to confidently implement a data driven application for the iPhone and iPad and integrate an iOS application within an existing enterprise system.If you are an experienced developer interested in building data- centric applications for the iPhone and iPad, then this is the book for you. Packed with new and revised material, this must-have book is structured to correspond with the flow of data in an enterprise application. Veteran author Patrick Alessi begins by showing you how to get data out of a large-scale database, get it on the device, and display it. He then explains how to create data directly on the device, get data out of the device, and communicate with web services. By the end of the book, you will be able to confidently implement a data driven application for the iPhone and iPad and integrate an iOS application within an existing enterprise system.Professional iOS Database Application Programming:
Includes new material, including completely rebuilt code, screenshots, and full coverage of new features pertaining to database programming and enterprise integration in iOS 6
Shows you how to store data using SQLite, model and manage data using Core Data API, and take advantage of the built-in capabilities of the iPhone and iPad
Covers UITableView control extensively, including different strategies for customizing the display of your data
Addresses handling and creating XML on the iPhonePart I: Manipulating and Displaying data on the Iphone and Ipad
Introducing Data-Driven Applications
The iOS Database: SQLite
Displaying Your Data: The UITableView
User Interface ElementsPart II: Managing Your data with Core Data
Introducing Core Data
Modeling Data in Xcode
Building a Core Data Application
Core Data–Related Cocoa Features
Core Data Migration and PerformancePart III: Application Integration using Web Services
Working with Xml on the iphone
Integrating with Web ServicesAppendix A. Tools for Troubleshooting Your Applications