Abstract:

The popularity of Apple's iOS platform is undeniable. In no small part, the popularity can be traced to the diverse ecosystem of applications available for the iPhone and iPad, all of which are sold and distributed via Apple's App Store.

For current and budding software developers, the lure of a exciting and potentially lucrative app market is intoxicating. Games, social media and business apps can be quickly developed and distributed using Apple's development tools. This talk will endeavor to introduce attendees to Apple's tools and technologies as they relate to writing applications for iOS.

The talk will include an overview of Apple's development tools, UIKit API, and several demonstrations building applications for iOS. The main goal of this talk is to give all attendees the skills they need to go straight out and start developing games that can be sold on the Apple App Store immediately.

Bio:

Michael Shafae has a Ph.D. in Information and Computer Science from University of California, Irvine. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at California State University, Fullerton. He teaches courses in computer graphics, computer games and iOS application programming.