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I've been programming almost exclusively in Java since 1998, and
between 1985 through 1998 I was using C and C++. I just started
learning Objective C, and found the language pretty easy to use.
However, I need some pointers on the best way to become familiar with
some of the Cocoa libraries and classes as well as the Foundation.
In Java, they have what I think is a great API reference for all the
"normal" classes. For those of you that have never seen it, just so
you'll know what I'm talking about, here's a link:
http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/
With this you look up the name of a class on the left column, click on
it, and the detail regarding the class shows up on the main section of
the page.
I'm new to this with Cocoa, and I've been looking for something similar
to that above. I have found, for example, the "Foundation Reference
Collection for Objective-C," the "Application Kit Objective-C Reference
Collection," and a host of other similar type pages in the developers
documentation. Each such page displays what can be long lists of
classes, and if you click on one of the Class References, up comes a
page with more detailed information. The information looks pretty
decent, but I end up using the "back" button on the browser to navigate.
Is there a better, easier API layout? Additionally is there one that
would include nearly all frameworks in one list?
Also, I've noticed that some of the newer Objective C texts are using
the "dot" notation. Is this going to be the norm in the future or was
this something added to make Objective C easier to port from Java, C++,
and even C in some cases?
Last but not least, what are the best books available for learning
Objective C and Cocoa? I've had little problems with Objective C
(except adjusting to the notation) so I assume I would want to focus
primarily on Cocoa, and I'm assuming any decent Cocoa book would
probably delve into the Foundation as well, since I don't see how it
couldn't (that's just my opinion).
All opinions welcome, thanks
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