Apple has posted a new introductory guide for beginners looking to get started developing iOS apps.Entitled "Start Developing iOS Apps Today," the public guide begins with an overview of how to get set up with the proper tools and then delves into the basic principles of development for iOS and the App Store, as noted by The Next Web."This road map provides the perfect starting point for iOS app development," Apple wrote in the document.The guide starts at a very elementary level, basically assuming that the reader has virtually no knowledge of the app development process. The first step listed is to download the Xcode toolkit from the Mac App Store. The reader is then encouraged to enroll as an Apple Developer in the iOS Developer Program.The next section, "Jump Right In," then directs the reader to a "Your First App" tutorial on building a simple application to become familiar the tools and the software development kit. Apple then guides the reader through three articles on the fundamentals of iOS app development: tools, language, basic tasks.Apple also covers the basic principles of development in the guide with sections on frameworks, design patterns, human interface design, app design, and the App Store. It concludes by offering suggestions on next steps for fledgling developers, such as where to find detailed technical information and which documents will help further enrich their knowledge of app development.
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