Cocoa编程指南，适用于Mac OS X 第四版。

简介：
If you are creating applications for Mac OS X, “Cocoa® Programming for Mac® OS X, Fourth Edition” represents the book you’ve anticipated with considerable excitement. For those new to the Mac environment, it’s likely the recommended reading to begin your journey. This comprehensive resource delves into the substantial knowledge required to develop fully functional applications for OS X, presented in an engaging and accessible tutorial format. Furthermore, it has undergone rigorous class testing to ensure both clarity and precision – making it an exceptionally valuable asset for any Mac programmer. Specifically, Aaron Hillegass and Adam Preble introduce the two most prevalent tools utilized by Mac developers: Xcode and Instruments. They also provide detailed coverage of the Objective-C programming language alongside the significant design patterns inherent within Cocoa. To demonstrate these concepts effectively, Aaron and Adam furnish exemplary code samples, crafted in accordance with the established conventions of the Cocoa community, thereby illustrating best practices for writing Mac programs. Upon completing this book, you will possess a sufficient understanding to interpret and effectively utilize Apple’s online documentation tailored to your particular requirements. You will also be capable of producing your own elegant and well-structured code. Updated to accommodate Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7, this fourth edition incorporates coverage of Xcode 4, blocks programming techniques, view-based table views, Apples innovative approach to memory management (Automatic Reference Counting), and integration with the Mac App Store. Moreover, this edition includes a new chapter dedicated to concurrency principles and expands upon existing coverage of Core Animation. The book now features a dedicated chapter outlining the fundamental aspects of iOS development as well.