The document discusses the requirements and process for developing iPhone applications. It notes that developing iPhone apps requires an Mac computer, the iOS SDK, knowledge of Objective-C and other programming languages and skills, and following Apple's legal agreements. The development process involves coming up with an idea, designing and specifying the app, coding it using Xcode, and submitting it to the App Store for approval and distribution. Resources for learning how to develop iPhone apps are also provided.

1. Development of iPhone Applications
CETES Tech Night
September 21, 2010
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2. Development of iPhone Applications
● Why Develop for the iPhone
● Software and hardware requirements
● What knowledge and skills do you need
● Developing apps
● The App Store
● Tools
● Legal
● Summary
● Resources

3. Why Develop for the iPhone
● Learn a new skill
● Fun/Personal enjoyment
● Job
● For Profit as a business
● Going mobile
● Ubiquity

4. Software and Hardware
Requirements
● iMac or MacBook
● Software Development Kit (SDK)
● iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad

5. Knowledge and Skills
● Programming languages
● Programming paradigms
● Graphical User Interface layout and design
● Web page design and programming
● Compiling and debugging

6. Specific Knowledge
● Objective C
● Object Oriented Specification, Design,
Programming
● Model, View, Controller
● HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL
● XCode Integrated Development Environment

7. Developing Apps
● Idea
● Specification and behavior
● Rough sketches
● The Design Document
● Schedule
● Cost
● Develop

8. The App Store
● iTunes Connect
● Approval
● Large market share
● A storefront on every iPhone
● Opportunity

9. Tools
● MacBook or iMac
● SDK
● XCode
● Interface Builder
● Dashcode
● Instruments
● Simulator
● Device

10. Legal
● SDK use
● Human Interface Guidelines
● App Store Guidelines
● iTunes agreements
● Approval process
● Trademark and Copyright
● Third party agreements

11. Summary
● A few requirements
● Not difficult but requires time
● Be willing to learn
● You must follow legal agreements

12. Resources
● www.apple.com
● developer.apple.com
● www.amazon.com
● www.google.com