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Re: Newbie seeking advice on reference docs


  • Subject: Re: Newbie seeking advice on reference docs
  • From: mmalc crawford <email@hidden>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:59:30 -0700


On Aug 19, 2007, at 12:59 PM, Frank Bettger wrote:

Hello I'm just starting out and need advice on which reference documents to
read.


<http://developer.apple.com/referencelibrary/GettingStarted/GS_Cocoa/>

This gives you a roadmap through the documentation.
Since you already have it, I would suggest working through Aaron's book, and referring to other materials as needed.


The main document you didn't mention is:
<http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/CocoaFundamentals/index.html >
This should be considered essential reading.



The Objective-C Programming Language

Read "Object-Oriented Programming" very soon; read all but the last two articles in "The Language" within the next week. For now, ignore "The Runtime System" onward although "Language Summary" may serve as a useful reference.


Xcode Quick Tour Guide
Introduction to Xcode 2 User Guide

Useful as a reference; browse through as you have time.


Memory Management Programming Guide for Cocoa

This is essential, but the condensed summary is here:
<http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/MemoryMgmt/Tasks/MemoryManagementRules.html >


To see how the rules apply, read:
<http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/MemoryMgmt/Articles/mmPractical.html >



Cocoa Application Tutorial Using Objective-C

Worth going through soon. If you've already got more than a few chapters through Aaron's book, this should be very easy but it will serve as a useful recap and reassurance -- it may also point out other aspects of the environment you hadn't yet considered.


Foundation Framework Reference
Application Kit Framework Reference

These are primarily reference, don't try to use them as tutorial material. Refer to on an as-needed basis.


Core Data Programming Guide

Don't look at this for at least a month.


Objective-C Runtime Reference

To a first approximation, you shouldn't have to look at this at all.


Debugging with GDB

In the fullness of time (although others may have a different opinion on this one).


Interface Builder

Certainly worth browsing -- especially the FAQ.

mmalc

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