Ask HN: I want to go from 0 to iOS Developer

Posted by iamahero on Sunday September 29, 2013 @04:19PM
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Hi guys, I am currently a self-employed graphic designer / video editor / marketer consulting for various companies. I have been doing this for years.

So, if I have what I think is a great app idea (I have several actually) but don't really know much about coding except what I learned in QBasic when I was in high school a long time ago, where would y'all suggest I start learning how to make apps for iOS? (I don't have an android or know much at all about it)

I've heard of treehouse and codeacademy to start from nothing, but I'm wondering if you guys could suggest something better?

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Re:Ask HN: I want to go from 0 to iOS Developer by kkowalczyk on Sunday September 29, 2013 @05:25PM (#6466586)

Write code. Write code. Write code.

Then write some more code.

That's how you learn to program.

Don't waste your time debating the "best" resource. Pick up OReilly book and learn everything in it. Follow an on-line tutorial. Complete treehouse projects.

DO something. Anything. Starting now, for 8 hours a day.

Anything else is just procrastination.

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Re:Ask HN: I want to go from 0 to iOS Developer by iamahero on Sunday September 29, 2013 @05:59PM (#6466704)

What is OReilly book?

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Re:Ask HN: I want to go from 0 to iOS Developer by fbpcm on Sunday September 29, 2013 @09:09PM (#6467269)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Reilly_Media#Animal_books

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Re:Ask HN: I want to go from 0 to iOS Developer by fbpcm on Sunday September 29, 2013 @05:36PM (#6466615)

I started iOS development 2 years ago with a good understanding of programming but no objective c experience. After picking up a copy of IOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide I was able to get my first app into the App Store within 3 months.

If you are looking for video courses I've done the Lynda.com iOS development course and highly recommend it.

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