Book Review: Sams Teach Yourself Core Data for Mac and iOS in 24 Hours

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On March 12, 2013

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In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Core Data for Mac and iOS in 24 Hours teaches you how to you’ll learn how to use Apple’s built-in database services to 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, and even get started with iCloud. Throughout, Apple database expert Jesse Feiler fully reflects the newest data-related innovations in Apple’s iOS 5, Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), and Xcode 4.

Book Page: https://www.informit.com/title/9780672335778

 

What makes this book great is that it includes:

  • Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Core Data development tasks.
  • Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.
  • Notes present interesting information related to the discussion.
  • Tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.
  • Cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.

 

About the Author:

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 Pro in Depth.

For those interested here is a sample chapter.