>>> BlackFriday iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (2nd Edition) (Big Nerd Ranch Guides)
The first edition of this book was already superb.
One of the very few programming books that are both easy to read have interesting fun and useful exercises and lead one to understand not only the language and frameworks but also the underlying reasoning and concepts.
Maybe the best programming book I've ever read. I just bought the second edition even though I don't really need it anymore: I've finished the first book and know how to solve my problems in objective-c where to find further information and what questions to ask. But I wanted it as an eBook I was curious how much has changed and I wanted to show my gratitude.
If you're wondering whether to buy it as an ebook or on paper I'd suggest the paper edition. I think it has better layout and the index is good enough that you don't really need the search feature an ebook provides.
Note: This book is much more suited for working through from the beginning than just looking stuff up. Do yourself a favor start at the beginning and do the quick exercises even if you've already hacked together your first "Hello World" in Objective-C. There is a lot of very useful background information you'd otherwise miss that will make your life much easier later on.
NOTE: iOS 5 is due to be released in the fall (or so). Some may think they should wait and then get books about iOS 5 because this one might be obsolete by then. Let me tell you don't bother waiting. All the information in this book is still going to be helpful (even the stuff on retain and release; it's good to know a little background) and this book will prepare you to deal with the new stuff in iOS 5 on your own.
Do yourself a favor and get this book before you burn your fingers on other ones.
(Sorry for my english; I'm not a native speaker)
