Xcode 4 unleashed

Abstract

This book shows you how to use Apple’s integrated development environment to make great products with the least effort. Xcode 4 is the descendant of a family of development tools dating back nearly 20 years to NeXT’s ProjectBuilder. It started as a text editor, a user-interface designer, and a front end for UNIX development tools. It has become a sophisticated system for building applications and system software, with a multitude of features that leverage a comprehensive indexing system and subtle incremental parser to help you assemble the right code for your project—and get it right the first time. That much power can be intimidating. My aim in Xcode 4 Unleashed is to demystify Xcode, giving you a gradual tour through examples that show you how you can use it day to day. If you come to Xcode 4 from previous versions, the changes may be overwhelming Chapter 24, “Xcode 4 for Xcode 3 Veterans,” is just for you, an introduction to where you can find the facilities you’re accustomed to— even newcomers wanting a quick overview may find it useful.