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In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, start using Core Data to build powerful data-driven apps for iOS devices and Mac OS X computers! Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll discover how Apple's built-in data persistence framework can help you meet any data-related requirement, from casual to enterprise-class. Beginning with the absolute basics, you'll learn how to create data models, build interfaces, interact with users, work with data sources and table views. Every lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructionscarefully walk you through the most common Core Data development tasks. Quizzes and Exercisesat the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. Notespresent interesting information related to the discussion. Tipsoffer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Cautionsalert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Jesse Feiler is a leading expert on Apple database development. Feiler has worked with databases since the 1980s, writing about technologies that have since evolved into Core Data. His database clients have included Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Young & Rubicam, and many small and nonprofit organizations. His recent books include Data-Driven iOS Apps for iPad and iPhone with FileMaker Pro, Bento by FileMaker, and FileMaker Go; and FileMaker 12 in Depth. Learn how toâ€¦ Start writing database apps fast, with Xcode 4's powerful tools and templates Master the Objective-C features and patterns Core Data relies upon Understand Core Data's goals, components, and behavior Model data graphically with Xcode 4's Data Model Editor Leverage the full power of Managed Objects Use controllers to integrate your data model with your code Fetch, use, and store data from any source Develop interfaces and features more quickly with Interface Builder Add navigation and control features that integrate seamlessly with Core Data Interact with users via popovers, segmented controls, action sheets, and tab bars Create table views that users can edit Let Xcode 4 and Core Data validate your data for you Use predicates to precisely select the right data Get ready for iCloud features to sync and move data among your iCloud-enabled devices Category:iOS/Mac Programming Covers:Core Data User Level:Beginning-to-Intermediate

Jesse Feiler is a developer, web designer, trainer, and author. He has been an Apple developer since 1985 and has worked with mobile devices starting with Apple’s Newton and continuing with the iOS products such as the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Feiler’s database expertise includes mainframe databases such as DMS II (on Burroughs), DB2 (on IBM), and Oracle (on various platforms), as well as personal computer databases from dBase to the first versions of FileMaker. His database clients have included Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Young & Rubicam (advertising); and many small and nonprofit organizations, primarily in publishing, production, and management.

Feiler’s books include the following:

Sams Teach Yourself Objective-C in 24 Hours (Sams/Pearson)
Data-Driven iOS Apps for iPad and iPhone with FileMaker Pro, Bento by FileMaker, and FileMaker Go (Sams/Pearson)
FileMaker 12 in Depth (Sams/Pearson)
Using FileMaker Bento (Sams/Pearson)
iWork for Dummies (Wiley)
Sams Teach Yourself Drupal in 24 Hours (Sams/Pearson)
Get Rich with Apps! Your Guide to Reaching More Customers and Making Money NOW (McGraw-Hill)
Database-Driven Web Sites (Harcourt)
How to Do Everything with Web 2.0 Mashups (McGraw-Hill)
The Bento Book (Sams/Pearson)

He is the author of MinutesMachine, the meeting management software for iPad.

A native of Washington, D.C., Feiler has lived in New York City and currently lives in Plattsburgh, NY.

Introduction 1

Who Should Read This Book . 1

Some Points to Keep in Mind . 2

How This Book Is Organized. 3

Part I: Getting Started with Core Data

HOUR 1: Introducing Xcode 4 7

Getting to Know Xcode . 8

Goodbye “Hello, World” . 8

Hello, App Development for Mac OS X and iOS. 11

Getting Started with Xcode . 13

Using the Navigator . 15

Using Editors . 25

Working with Assistant . 29

Getting Help in an Editor Window. 31

Using Utilities–Inspectors . 31

Using Utilities–Libraries . 35

Using the Text Editor . 40

Using the Organizer Window . 45

Summary . 47

Workshop . 48

Activities . 48

HOUR 2: Creating a Simple App 49

Starting to Build an App . 49

Building the Project. 52

Exploring the App. 58

Summary . 60

Workshop . 60

Activities . 61

HOUR 3: Understanding the Basic Code Structure 63

Working with the Code . 63

Looking at Object-Oriented Programming in the Context of Objective-C . .. 66

Using Declared Properties. 68

Messaging in Objective-C . 73

Using Protocols and Delegates. 75

Using the Model/View/Controller Concepts . 81

Importing and Using Declarations in Files . 82

Summary . 83

Workshop . 84

Activities . 84

Part II: Using Core Data

HOUR 4: Getting the Big Core Data Picture 85

Starting Out with Core Data . 85

Examining Core Data at Runtime: The Core Data Stack . 90

Working with Fetched Results . 96

Summary . 99

Workshop . 99

Activities . 99

HOUR 5: Working with Data Models 101

Making the Abstract Concrete . 101

Working with Entities. 103

Adding Attributes to Entities . 105

Linking Entities with Relationships. 107

Keeping Track of Your Data in Files and Documents . 108

Summary. 116

Workshop . 116

Activities . 116

HOUR 6: Working with the Core Data Model Editor 117

Moving the Data Model from Paper to Xcode and the Core Data Model Editor . .. 117

Adding Entities to the Data Model . 119

Choosing the Editor Style . 125

Adding Relationships to a Data Model . 126

Summary . 132

Workshop . 132

Activities . 132

HOUR 7: What Managed Objects Can Do 133

Using Managed Objects . 133

Deciding Whether to Override NSManagedObject . 134

Overriding NSManagedObject . 136

Implementing Transformation in an NSManagedObject Subclass . 140

Summary. 142

Workshop . 142

Activities . 142

HOUR 8: Controllers: Integrating the Data Model with Your Code 143

Looking Inside Model/View/Controller . 143

Integrating Views and Data on Mac OS . 147

Integrating Views and Data on iOS . 151

Summary. 152

Workshop . 152

Activities . 152

HOUR 9: Fetching Data 153

Choosing the Core Data Architecture . 153

Exploring the Core Data Fetching Process . 154

Using Managed Object Contexts . 158

Creating and Using a Fetch Request . 159

Stopping the Action to Add New Data . 161

Optimizing Interfaces for Core Data. 162

Summary. 168

Workshop . 168

Activities . 169

HOUR 10: Working with Predicates and Sorting 171

Understanding Predicates . 171

Constructing Predicates . 177

Creating a Fetch Request and Predicate with Xcode . 178

Sorting Data. 185

Summary. 187

Workshop . 187

Activities . 187

Part III: Developing the Core Data Interface

HOUR 11: Finding Your Way Around the Interface Builder Editor: The Graphics Story 189

Starting to Work with the Interface Builder Editor in Xcode . 189

Working with the Canvas . 197

Summary. 206

Workshop . 206

Activities . 207

HOUR 12: Finding Your Way Around the Interface Builder Editor:

The Code Story 209

Using the Connections Inspector . 209

Using IBOutlets for Data Elements . 215

Summary. 222

Workshop . 222

Activities . 222

HOUR 13: Control-Dragging Your Way to Code 223

Repurposing the Master-Detail Application Template . 223

Adding New Fields as IBOutlets. 230

Summary. 237

Workshop . 237

Activities . 238

HOUR 14: Working with Storyboards and Swapping Views 239

Creating a Project with a Storyboard . 239

Swapping Views on iOS Devices. 241

Swapping Detail Views (the Old Way). 244

Understanding the Storyboard Concept. 246

Looking at the Estimator Storyboard and Code . 248

Creating a Storyboard . 251

Summary. 254

Workshop . 255

Activities . 255

Part IV: Building the Core Data Code

HOUR 15: Saving Data with a Navigation Interface 257

Using a Navigation Interface to Edit and Save Data . 257

Starting from the Master-Detail Template . 263

Using the Debugger to Watch the Action. 267

Adding a Managed Object . 272

Moving and Saving Data . 273

Cleaning Up the Interface . 275

Summary. 277

Workshop . 278

Activities . 278

HOUR 16: Using Split Views on iPad 279

Moving to the iPad . 279

Implementing the Second Interface . 281

Changing the Data Update and Saving Code . 284

Summary. 287

Workshop . 287

Activities . 288

HOUR 17: Structuring Apps for Core Data, Documents, and Shoeboxes 289

Looking at Apps from the Core Data Point of View:

The Role of Documents . 289

Exploring App Structure for Documents, Mac OS, and iOS . 292

Moving Data Models . 311

Moving a Data Model from One Project to Another . 312

Summary. 315

Workshop . 316

Activities . 316

HOUR 18: Validating Data 317

Using Validation Rules in the Data Model . 317

Setting Up Rules in Your Data Model . 320

Entering Data into the Interface and Moving It to the Data Model (and Vice Versa) . .. 327

Creating Subclasses of NSManagedObject for Your Entities . 331

Summary. 335

Workshop . 336

Activities . 336

Part V: Managing Data and Interfaces

HOUR 19: Using UITableView on iOS 337

Working with Table Views and iOS, Mac OS, and Core Data . 337

Comparing Interfaces: Settings on iOS and System Preferences on Mac OS. .. 339

Using UITableView Without Core Data . 344

Using UITableView with Core Data . 357

Summary. 360

Workshop . 361

Activities . 361

HOUR 20: Using NSTableView on Mac OS 363

Exploring the New NSTableView Features . 363

Building an NSTableView App . 366

Summary. 373

Workshop . 374

Activities . 374

HOUR 21: Rearranging Table Rows on iOS 375

Handling the Ordering of Table Rows . 375

Allowing a Table Row to Be Moved . 380

Doing the Move . 382

Summary. 391

Workshop . 392

Activities . 392

HOUR 22: Managing Validation 393

Validation for Free. 393

Validation on Mac OS . 394

Programming Validation for iOS or Mac OS . 402

Summary. 407

Workshop . 407

Activities . 408

HOUR 23: Interacting with Users 409

Choosing an Editing Interface . 409

Communicating with Users. 413

Using Sheets and Modal Windows on Mac OS . 419

Summary. 422

Workshop . 422

Activities . 422

HOUR 24: Migrating Data Models 423

Introducing the Core Data Migration Continuum. 423

Managing Data Model Migration . 424

Working with Data Model Versions . 426

Using Automatic Lightweight Migration . 432

Looking at a Mapping Model Overview . 434

Summary. 438

Workshop . 438

Activities . 439

APPENDIX A: What’s Old in Core Data, Cocoa, Xcode, and Objective-C 441

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