MacRuby in Action

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SummaryMacRuby in Action is a tutorial for Ruby developers who want to code for Mac OS X without learning Objective-C. You'll learn the ins and outs of the MacRuby language, including straightforward examples of creating OS X applications using Cocoa components.About the TechnologyFor Rubyists, it's a real drag switching to a static language like Objective-C for Mac development. Fortunately, you don't have to. MacRuby is a Ruby 1.9 implementation that sits right on the Mac OS X core. It gives you access to the Cocoa framework and easy interoperability with the Mac platform.About the BookMacRuby in Action teaches Ruby developers how to code OS X applications in Ruby. You'll explore key Cocoa design patterns, along with a few twists that MacRuby makes possible. You'll also pick up high-value techniques including system scripting, automated testing practices, and getting your apps ready for the Mac App Store.Written for Rubyists. No experience with Cocoa, Objective-C, or Mac OS X required. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's InsideIntro to Mac OS X developmentFull coverage of the Cocoa frameworkMacRuby for iOSTable of ContentsPART 1 STARTING WITH MACRUBYIntroducing MacRubyUsing Macirb and the Apple development toolsGoing beyond the basics with Xcode Interface BuilderPART 2 TAKE IT FOR A SPINUsing the delegate patternNotifications and implementing the observer patternUsing key-value coding and key-value observingImplementing persistence with Core DataCore Animation basicsPART 3 MACRUBY EXTRASHotCocoaMacRuby testingMacRuby and the Mac App Store
Copyright:
2012

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781638352112
Related ISBNs:
9781935182498
Publisher:
Manning Publications
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Copyrighted By:
Manning Publications Co.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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