This post is a continuation of Part I of the book review of Xcode 3 Unleashed, by Fritz Anderson.

Unlike the first section of the book, in the second half all topics are self-contained, that is, they are not tied into one example. This section begins with an in-depth look at working with Xcode projects. You’ll learn about code specific features such as code completion to folding/hiding blocks of code; class related activities such as a class browser and class modeler (visual representation of hierarchies); and optional layouts of content within Xcode, including the default, all-in-one and condensed. Continue reading...

What follows is the first post of three, reviewing the book Xcode 3 Unleashed, by Fritz Anderson.

I hope you’ll find the approach to this review to be informative, as it will definitely be different from other technical book reviews. Much longer than most book reviews, there is a good reason: to provide depth of information about the book, including quality and relevance of the examples/code, describe where the book shines, and also to point out areas for improvement.

I’ll take the time to read the book (cover to cover), work through numerous examples (as in, type in code, compile, run, etc) and share my insight from the perspective of someone who has been in the software business (as a techie) for nearly 20 years. As the author of a technical book, I’ll also be able to put myself in the shoes of the author, which I think can provide for some additional insight regarding what works and what doesn’t in a book. Once the review is complete, I’ll write one or two posts (tips) that are based on information from the book. Let’s get started.
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