The Objective-C programming language continues to grow in popularity and usage because of the power and ease-of-use of the language itself, along with the numerous features that continue to be added to the platform. If you have a basic knowledge of the language and want to further your expertise, Pro Objective-C is the book for you. Pro Objective-C provides an in-depth, comprehensive guide to the language, its runtime, and key API’s. It explains the key concepts of Objective-C in a clear, easy to understand manner, and also provides detailed coverage of its more complex features. In addition, the book includes numerous practical examples--code excerpts and complete applications--that demonstrate how to apply in code what you’re learning. The book begins with an exploration of Objective-C's basic features and key language elements. After reviewing the basics, it proceeds with an in-depth examination of the Objective-C dynamic programming features and runtime system. Next the book covers the Foundation Framework, the base layer of APIs that can be used for any Objective-C program. Finally, new and advanced features of Objective-C are introduced and shown how they make the Objective-C language even more powerful and expressive. Each topic is covered thoroughly and is packed with the details you need to develop Objective-C code effectively. The most important features are given in-depth treatment, and each chapter contains numerous examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of Objective-C. Start reading Pro Objective-C and begin developing high-quality, professional apps on the OS X and iOS platforms using the Objective-C programming language!

キース・リーが描く「Pro Objective-C」は、単なる技術書を超え、一つの言語が持つ深遠な哲学を解き明かす知的冒険の書です。本書の真髄は、Objective-Cの心臓部であるランタイム・システムの動的な美しさを徹底的に掘り下げた点にあります。C言語の質実剛健さとSmalltalkの柔軟な精神が交差する瞬間の描写は、論理的な快感に満ちており、読者を高度な技術的カタルシスへと誘います。 著者は、基礎から高度なAPI群までを淀みない筆致で解説し、読者がプロフェッショナルとしての矜持を抱けるよう導きます。コードの一つひとつが持つ表現力の深淵を覗き込むとき、プログラムは単なる命令の羅列ではなく、洗練された建築物のような芸術へと昇華されるのです。開発者の魂を揺さぶる、まさに至高の指南書と言えるでしょう。