So you want to get started with your own iPhone game? Maybe you just want to build on your existing programming knowledge and start an iPhone business. Whatever the case, you want to make sure you do your homework to develop apps that people can’t get enough off. One way to do that is by tackling some of the top iPhone game development books available on the market. There are plenty of iPhone books around, but if you are into iPhone game programming, here are 5 programming books you should read:

Pro iPhone Game Development: written for those of you who are already somewhat familiar with the art of iPhone programming. Covers both 2D and 3D game programming topics.

3D for iPhone Apps with Blender and SIO2: teaches you how to get started with iPhone 3D game programming. You probably want to be solid with your iPhone programming foundation before picking up this book. Read the rest of this entry »

There is more to having a successful iPhone business than knowing how to write decent code. There are a lot of people who can be great coders. But not every one of those people is going to make a decent businessman. If you have taken the time to master the art of iPhone programming, you should also dedicate some time to learning the business side of things as well. Knowing how to design a killer app, how to bring it to your market, and how to sell it are all skills that iPhone business owners need to be familiar with. If you are new to the game and have no idea where to start, these 5 books are worth a read:

The Business of iPhone App Development: covers the basics of iPhone app marketing and business development. It also teaches you how to take advantage of the latest web technologies to go viral with your app.

iPhone and iPad Apps Marketing: a pretty decent book that helps you understand App Store’s dynamics and choose the right strategy to dominate the charts and start taking your app business to the next level.

Starting an iPhone Application Business For Dummies: don’t let the title fool you. This book teaches you how to promote your app, form killer teams, and advertise your app in front of the right audience.

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In the past few weeks, we have reviewed some of the best Manning books on iPhone programming. iPhone in Practice was all about learning iPhone programming the practical way. Objective C for the iPhone is for those of you who have not had any experience developing native apps with Objective C. iPhone and iPad In Action gives you the best of both worlds. So you can get started with your very own iPhone apps fast. The good news? Manning Publications has been kind enough to offer all three MEAP e-books to one lucky iPhoneness.com reader. So you can get all these amazing e-books in one shot (read the end of this article for more information on how to enter). With that in mind, lets dig in and see what iPhone and iPad In Action is all about.

I got familiar with iPhone In Action a while ago. I picked up the first edition to find out what it was all about. The 2nd edition of this book includes many new topics and latest development information you need to get the best out of iPhone SDK. Writing an iPhone app is more than just writing brilliant code or designing great UIs. A lot of things need to come together for you to build a killer, responsive iPhone application. That’s why focusing only on one area of iPhone development is not an ideal way to pursue a career in this business. iPhone and iPad In Action is written to help you master the fundamentals of iPhone programming while making you familiar with practical examples of how to get things done.

The book starts with an introduction of what iPhone programming is all about and what you need to do to start your career as an iPhone developer. You are going to learn all about Xcode and other technologies that make those killer iPhone apps possible. But before you know it, you are dealing with controllers, events, data, positioning, and other advanced topics. Throughout the book, you are provided with code examples to help you get a better understanding of the topics discussed in this book.  Read the rest of this entry »

So you want to write native apps for iPhone? Mastering the art of Objective C programming should be on your agenda then. If you are interested in starting your career as an iPhone programmer, you need to have a firm understanding of what Objective C is all about. Those who have a background in C are going to be able to pick Objective C up more quickly. But even if you are completely new to this field, the good news is that you are dealing with C, which is one powerful language to deal with. It’s certainly allows you let your imagination fly. Objective C for the iPhone (MEAP) is an exciting book that gets you started on this very topic. Along with last week’s book, Objective C for the iPhone (MEAP) is a very handy book to add to your collection. Manning Publishing has been kind enough to provide iPhoneness readers an exclusive discount code for this book, so don’t forget to take advantage of it (coupon at the end of this article).

The C programming language has been around for quite a while. I was one of the lucky ones who got started in the world of programming with the C language. The language may not be as straight forward or convenient as JAVA, but it’s quite powerful and mastering it is a must for native application developers. Objective C is a little bit different from regular C. In fact, OP (objective programming) can be a bit tough to grasp for beginners. But once you get the basics, there is no reason you can’t go on to master the language and build your own killer apps for iPhone. Read the rest of this entry »

Playing with iPhone apps for hours can be quite fun and entertaining. Developing your very own app can be even more exciting. Here at iPhoneness, we understand that many of you may be interested in bringing your own iPhone apps to life. That’s why we have decided to review a few top iPhone programming books from Manning Publishing to help you get started with your iPhone development journey. Manning Publishing has been kind enough to provide iPhoneness readers exclusive discount coupons for each of these books, so don’t forget to take advantage of them (grab it at the end of this article). With that in mind, let’s dig in and see what iPhone In Practice is all about.

iPhone In Practice is an exciting new book by Manning that is designed for those who want to master the art of iPhone programming in the most practically way possible. The book is expected to be released in Fall 2010, but thanks to Manning Publishing’s MEAP program, you can get your hands on one and get started with your journey in iPhone development.

When you think about it, there is almost no limit to what you can develop for iPhone. The SDK is powerful enough to enable you to develop killer enhancements for the device. But before you get started with iPhone development, you need to have a firm understanding of what iPhone is all about and ways you can develop code for it. If you have never developed code for iPhone, it’s going to take a bit of time to get used to tools you can use to develop apps for iPhone. iPhone In Practice runs you through the essentials you need to know to get started with iPhone development. Whether it’s exploring the iPhone Developer Program or learning how to write code using X-code, this book has you covered.

Developing an iPhone application is not just about writing code. There are a lot of people who can write code but don’t have the basics down. Think about it. When you are picking up an iPhone application, you want one that is responsive, comes with a decent UI, and delivers what its developers promise. Whether you are a newbie to iPhone programming environment or have never designed a mobile app, you are going to learn everything you need to know to develop decent UIs for iPhone. But that’s not where the book stops. It also provide coverage for advanced topics such as animation, networking, in app purchase, and address book manipulation (a lot of these topics are coming to the book soon).

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