The widespread acceptance and popularity of iPhones has made it imperative for web developers to develop iPhone compatible websites. This article takes a look at the 5 best books for programmers starting work on their first iPhone web development project.
Over 100 million iPhones have been sold
during the last 5 years. Apple has also sold vast numbers of iPads
and iPods during this time. PCs and laptops ruled the world before
the advent of smartphones, but the growing popularity of iPhone has
changed the rules of the game. Today, a large number of users access
the internet using their smartphones. This makes it imperative for
all small and large businesses to create websites that perform well
on iPhone.
Aspiring web developers working on
their first website for iPhone can excel at iPhone web development by
reading the books listed below.
iPhone & iPad Web Design for
Dummies Written by Janine Warner, David LaFontaine and Lee
Andron, this guide will teach readers how to take full advantage of
CSS3, HTML5 and jQuery to build first-rate websites for iPhone and
iPad. But that’s not all: the book also provides detailed advice on
how to create interactive and multimedia-rich sites to create the
ultimate web experience.
iPhone in Action: Introduction to
Web and SDK Development Written by Christopher Allen and
Shannon Appelcine, this is the perfect book for someone new to the
world of iPhone. The best thing about this book is that it doesn’t
just focus on iPhone web development: it also gives a clear
explanation of iPhone SDK development. But it is still not a
comprehensive guide: while the book focuses on the concepts, it
doesn’t have many illustrations or source examples. If you want to
get a quick introduction to the basics, this is the right book for
you.
The Web Designer's Guide to iOS
Apps: Create iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps with Web
Standards Written by Kristofer Layon, this book shows how to
create apps for iPhone. The book works better for programmers who
already possess some knowledge of HTML and CSS3. Using this book,
readers will learn how to download and install free software for
creating iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps. It also shows how to use
different tools and technologies to implement standards iOS elements.
Beginning Smartphone Web
Development Written by Gail Fredrick, this is one of the best
books for novice iPhone web developers. It offers a complete
and clear picture of the challenges and promises of smartphone web
development; additionally, it gives a clear and concise explanation
of the different mobile standards. It also gives detailed tips on how
to make your website compatible to different browsers and smartphone
platforms.
iPhone Programming: The Big Nerd
Ranch Guide Written by Joe Conway and Aaron Hillegass, this
book focuses more on general iPhone development than on web
development for iPhone. But it finds a place into this list
because it is the best book for programmers trying to develop web
applications for iPhone. The book follows a learn-while-doing
approach, encouraging readers to apply the concepts and create
real-world applications.
