Leverage Xcode and ObjectiveC to develop iPhone games
About This Book
- Get started with the Xcode development environment
- Dive deep into programming with Objective-C
- A practical and engaging tutorial to create vintage games such as Space Invaders and Galaga
Who This Book Is For
If you are a beginner and an enthusiast who dreams about creating games and is in need of some additional inspiration and knowledge, then this book is for you. No programming experience is expected.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the basics of Objective-C and develop code in the iOS language
- Set up multiple screens in iOS and make easy transitions from one screen to another
- Create a simple audio-based memory game using basic game logic
- Display a background image for your game and program your aliens to drop bombs
- Build a simple user interface using Xcode's interface builder
- Program your graphics to move using buttons, gestures, and multitouch interactivity
- Overcome common issues that developers run in to at one point or another
- Explore the Apple Store and iTunes Connect's submission process and prepare your app for distribution
In Detail
The introduction of the Apple Store has empowered thousands, even millions of people to embrace software development. Using Objective-C and the Xcode IDE, you can produce awesome games and launch them on the Apple Store allowing you to make and sell games quickly and easily.
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