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Larry Mc Goldrick
Larry Mc Goldrick
4,131 Points
Posted by Larry Mc Goldrick
Larry Mc Goldrick
4,131 Points

Objective C, I don't get it!

Hi As much as I enjoy Amit's tutorials objective C is still a mystery to me. I dont understand why the structure of the code lines are the way they are, instances, classes etc. I program micro controllers at work but its a graphical layout so I can see exactly what I am doing (which is nice) but when I start trying to do things on my own with xCode I get errors everywhere. Any one have any advice or can sympathize? =(

5 Answers

Ben Jakuben
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Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher
Ben Jakuben
Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher

I think anyone who comes to iOS from a different language can relate. :) There was a recent forum post about this with some good answers: http://teamtreehouse.com/forum/struggling-with-objectivec

When I learned iOS I attended a 3 day bootcamp where the first morning was spent on Objective C programs from the command line. It was very helpful and we might consider some foundational videos like this when time permits.

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Maybe this Objective-C Primer will help

Then maybe check out try ios from the good people at code school.

Larry Mc Goldrick
Larry Mc Goldrick
4,131 Points
Larry Mc Goldrick
Larry Mc Goldrick
4,131 Points

Thank you both Guys, I really an glad I joined Treehouse as I have had very fast & positive responses to any query I have had.

Larry

Pavel Palancica
Pavel Palancica
6,535 Points
Pavel Palancica
Pavel Palancica
6,535 Points

Hey Larry,

I find http://www.raywenderlich.com/ very nice, and there are some cool articles for beginners in iOS development.

Hope that helps ;)

Shekhar Agnihotri
Shekhar Agnihotri
349 Points
Shekhar Agnihotri
Shekhar Agnihotri
349 Points

Hello Larry,

You would need to go in for a book like - Objective C by Stephen G. Kochan. I suggest read starting 7-8 Chapters and get a slight hang of things before diving in to any online material. I also found it difficult initially - But learning requires patience. Hope it helps. Regards SA