Professional iOS Database Application Programming, 2nd Edition

Updated and revised coverage that includes the latest versions of iOS and Xcode Whether you're a novice or experienced developer, you will want to dive into this updated resource on database application programming for the iPhone and iPad. Packed with more than 50 percent new and revised material - including completely rebuilt code, screenshots, and full coverage of new features pertaining to database programming and enterprise integration in iOS 6 - this must-have book intends to continue the precedent set by the previous edition by helping thousands of developers master database application programming. Shows you how to store data using SQLite, model and manage data using Core Data, and integrate with Web Services Explains how to take advantage of the built-in capabilities of the iPhone and iPad Details techniques for integrating iOS applications into enterprise class systems Encourages you to take advantage of multi-core processors, store data in the cloud, and use storyboards to develop the UI for your app By the end of the book, you will be able to confidently implement a data driven application for the iPhone and iPad and integrate an iOS application within an existing enterprise system. The 2nd edition of the iPhone and iPad Database Application Programming covers iOS 6 and features over 50% new and revised content, complete with fully rebuilt code and screenshots using the most current version of Xcode on the iOS SDK. The book has stood up to iOS updates, but was written to iOS 3, and several new features have come online since then. In addition to updates to existing content and images, the revision will cover APIs and features of the iOS SDK that were not available in iOS 3 These including but are not limited to: ARC - Automatic Reference Counting for easy memory management Storyboards - Using Storyboards to develop the UI for your application iCloud - Storing data in the cloud Grand Central Dispatch - Take advantage of multi-core processors As with the 1st edition, the book is ideal for iOS developers eager to learn about database development -- by the end of the book a reader will be able to confidently implement a data driven application for the iPhone and integrate an iPhone application within an existing enterprise system. The author shows readers how to store data using SQLite, model and manage data using Core Data and integrate with web services. Unique coverage shows developers how to take advantage of the built in capabilities of the iPhone and how to integrate iPhone applications into enterprise class systems.