Objective-C is a powerful, object-oriented extension of C, making this update the perfect follow-up to Dave Mark’s bestselling Learn C on the Mac. Whether you’re an experienced C programmer or you’re coming from a different language such as C++ or Java. A complete course on the basics of Objective-C using Apple’s newest Xcode tools. An introduction to object-oriented programming. Comprehensive coverage of new topics like blocks, GCD, ARC, class extensions, as well as inheritance, composition, object initialization, categories, protocols, memory management, and organizing source files. An introduction to building user interfaces using what is called the UIKit. A primer for non-C programmers to get off the ground even faster.