Mobiletuts+ is pleased to announce a comprehensive session on the iOS 7 SDK and Xcode 5! This session will begin with in-depth coverage of Sprite Kit. Vote in today's poll to determine what features of the SDK we cover next!
Session Preparation
In order to participate in this session, you'll need the iOS 7 SDK and Xcode 5. Head over to the Apple Developer Center if you haven't already downloaded these tools.
We also recommend that you watch the WWDC 2013 Keynote. While all of the WWDC 2013 videos are phenomenal, pay close attention to anything in the "Special Events" category. Watching these videos will ensure that you stay updated on fundamental advances in the iOS and OS X ecosystem!
Session Format
We'll be kicking off our session with tutorial content on Sprite Kit! Sprite Kit is a 2D and 2.5D game engine provided by Apple and fully integrated with Xcode 5. With Sprite Kit, building exciting games and compelling experiences has never been easier.
Based on reader feedback, we've settled on the following topics for our iOS 7 Essentials Session:
- Sprite Kit Games
- UIKit Theming & Changes
- UIKit Dynamics
- Objective-C Enhancements
- Xcode 5 Essentials
- Multitasking Enhancements
- Core Motion Enhancements
- The JavaScript Core Framework
Published Content
The following is a list of tutorials published to-date within this session:
- Sprite Kit vs. Cocos2D
- Build an Airplanes Game with Sprite Kit - Project Setup
- Build an Airplanes Game with Sprite Kit - Enemies & Emitters
- Build an Airplanes Game with Sprite Kit - Explosions & Clouds
- Sprite Kit: Working with SKTransition
- Multitasking Enhancements
Requests & Comments
Have a specific tutorial concept you'd like us to cover? Make your voice heard by leaving a comment below. We'll be publishing consistently for the duration of this session, and we'd love to have your input!
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