(Ebook) IOS development with Xamarin cookbook : over 100 exciting recipes to help you develop iOS applications with Xamarin by Tavlikos, Dimitris ISBN 9781783550005, 9781849698924, 1783550007, 1849698929

(Ebook) IOS development with Xamarin cookbook : over 100 exciting recipes to help you develop iOS applications with Xamarin by Tavlikos, Dimitris ISBN 9781783550005, 9781849698924, 1783550007, 1849698929

Key Features Explore the new features of Xamarin and learn how to use themStep-by-step recipes give you everything you need to get developing with XamarinFull of useful tips and best practices on creating iOS applications Book DescriptionThis book will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to be part of the mobile development era, using C#. Covering a wide range of recipes such as creating a simple application and using device features effectively, it will be your companion to the complete application development cycle.Starting from installing the necessary tools, you will be guided step-by-step on everything you need to develop an application ready to be deployed. You will learn the best practices for interacting with the device hardware, such as the GPS, compass, and the accelerometer. Furthermore, you will be able to manage multimedia resources such as photos and videos captured with the device camera, and much more! What you will learn Install and use Xamarin.iOS with Xamarin StudioDesign an application's User Interface with XcodeExplore the key concepts and effective usage instructions of iOS UI elementsCapture and manage multimedia resources using the device's camera and microphoneUse the accelerometer to capture and respond to device motionCreate location-aware applications using the built-in GPS, compass, and mapping featuresEffectively use multitasking features to provide a user-friendly experienceDiscover and explore new iOS 7 features About the Author Dimitris Tavlikos is a freelance software developer living in Greece. With over 10 years of professional experience as a programmer, he specializes in mobile development with clients all over the world. Dimitris has a passion for programming, and has recently been awarded the Xamarin MVP designation for his work. Table of Contents Development ToolsUser Interface ViewsUser Interface View ControllersData ManagementDisplaying DataWeb ServicesMultimedia ResourcesIntegrating Ios FeaturesInteracting with Device HardwareLocation Services and MapsGraphics and AnimationMultitaskingLocalizationDeployingAdvanced Features