Learning iCloud data management : a hands-on guide to structuring data for iOS and OS X

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Feiler, Jesse, Author.

Series:

Learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

iCloud.

Cloud computing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Cloud computing.

Database management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Database management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Addison Wesley 2014

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

“A great read for iOS developers who want to learn if iCloud is right for their app and dive right in with lots of practical code examples.” —Jon Bell, UXLaunchpad.com Get Hands-On Mastery of iCloud Data Management for iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks As apps rapidly move into business and the cloud, iOS and OS X developers need new data management techniques. In Learning iCloud Data Management, renowned Apple database expert Jesse Feiler shows you how to use Apple’s latest APIs and technologies to structure and synchronize all forms of data. Feiler helps you understand the issues, implement efficient solutions, and deliver highly usable apps that seamlessly synchronize during the “Round Trip” between iOS and OS X and back again. This guide walks you through integrating several key Apple data management technologies, including the Address Book and Calendar APIs. Feiler shows you how to structure data so it’s easy to build great Cocoa and Cocoa Touch user interfaces and to quickly incorporate reliable iCloud syncing. Step by step, you’ll discover how to blend Apple’s standard application data structures with your own user data to create a feature-rich and fully syncable environment. Coverage includes Understanding iCloud from the developer’s and user’s point of view Accessing synchronized user calendars and contacts Integrating Reminders into your apps Playing by iCloud’s user privacy rules Applying consistent iOS Settings and OS X Preferences across user devices Managing persistent storage with Core Data Using Xcode Project Workspaces for shared development Adding data to app bundles and resources Integrating iCloud infrastructure, file wrappers, documents, and data Completing the”Round Trip” between both iOS and OS X

Contents:

Part I. Introducing iCloud

Exploring iCloud : the user experience

Making the magic happen : how developers do it

Part II. Using the APIs

Introducing the APIs

Using the address API

Managing calendars and reminders with the event kit API

Managing privacy

Part III. Using the technologies

Introducing the technologies

Using key-value coding (KVC)

Using preferences and settings with iCloud

Managing persistent storage with core data

Using Xcode project workspaces for shared development

Adding data to app bundles and resources

Part IV. Using iCloud documents and data

Adding the iCloud infrastructure

Working with file wrappers in iCloud

Working with iOS documents

Working with OS X documents

Working with core data and iCloud

Completing the round trip.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780133134025

0133134024

9780133134001

0133134008

9780321889119

0321889118

OCLC:

870459457