Developing for Apple TV using tvOS and Swift
Description
You'll learn how to create a BookStore app for the TV, including using Stack Views for book details, how to create a photo gallery app, and how to use collection view and split view controllers with a music collection app. Finally, you'll also learn how to store Apple TV app data in iCloud.
The new Apple TV is here, and it's open for your native apps - Developing for the Apple TV with tvOS and Swift will get you started developing right away.
What you will learn:
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How to use stack views in tvOS
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How to use collection views and split view controllers
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How to store Apple TV app data in iCloud
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How to create native apps for books, photos, and music on the Apple TV
Who this book is for: Intermediate iOS developers who want to create native Apple TV apps using the new tvOS SDK.
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Gary Bennett is president of xcelMe (xcelme-dot-com). xcelMe teaches iPhone/iPad programming courses online. Gary has taught hundreds of students how to develop iPhone/iPad apps, and has several very popular apps on the iTunes App Store. Gary's students have some of the best-selling apps on the iTunes App Store. Gary also worked for 25 years in the technology and defense industries. He served 10 years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear engineer aboard two nuclear submarines. After leaving the Navy, Gary worked for several companies as a software developer, chief information officer, and resident. As CIO, he helped take VistaCare public in 2002. Gary also co-authored emiPhone Cool Projects/em for Apress. Gary lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife, Stefanie, and their four children.
Brad Lees has more than 12 years of experience in application development and server management. He has specialized in creating and initiating software programs in real-estate development systems andfinancial institutions. His career has been highlighted by his positions as information systems manager at The Lyle Anderson Company, product development manager for Smarsh, vice president of application development for iNation, and IT manager at The Orcutt/Winslow Partnership, the largest architectural firm in Arizona. A graduate of Arizona State University, Brad and his wife, Natalie, reside in Phoenix with their five children.
Content
Chapter 1: Getting Started Developing an Apple TV BookStore App.- Chapter 2: Adding Book Details With Stack Views.- Chapter 3: Creating a Photo Gallery App.- Chapter 4: Customizing the Top Shelf.- Chapter 5: Collection Views and Split View Controllers.- Chapter 6: Storing Apple TV App Data to iCloud.