Book description
The must-have reference for building and optimizing Web applications
for Safari on iPhone 3. 0
The iPhone offers a compelling Web-based application development
platform revolving around its built-in browser, Safari, which is built
upon the open source WebKit framework. This must-have book serves as a
hands-on guide to developing iPhone and iPod touch Web applications.
Beginning with an introduction to Web application development for
iPhone, this unique book then covers invaluable information on working
with mobile and touch technologies, utilizing iPhone UI frameworks,
and designing, styling, and programming the interface. You'll discover
how to move Web apps to native apps and much, much more.
- Walks you through the process of developing Web applications for
iPhone and iPod touch
- Covers how to design and develop applications that emulate the
look and feel of native iPhone apps.
- Instructs on how your Web app can respond to finger touch events
that are a core part of the iPhone event model.
- Shows you how to create Web-based offline applications using the
latest HTML 5 cache technologies
- Explains the unique process of moving Web apps to native apps
- Features a bonus chapter on optimizing and developing for
third-party browsers
Completely compliant with the new iPhone OS 3. 0, as well as latest
enhancements to Safari on iPhone, this indispensable book is a
must-have resource.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not
included as part of eBook file.
Richard Wagner is a Senior Developer at Maark,
LLC. He is an experienced web designer and developer and the author of
several web-related books that discuss the underlying technologies of
the iPhone application platform.
