Koen, CoreData for iOS and Mac are mostly the same, but the biggest difference is that iOS doesn't support bindings. Bindings are important and for that reason I don't think that an iOS Core Data book would be sufficient for you.
I recommend "Cocoa Programming: A Quick-Start Guide for Developers" by Daniel H Steinberg. The book is "aimed at experienced programmers who are new to Cocoa." It only supports Xcode 3, but I don't think that's a problem. Specifically, I would read chapters 19-Key Value Coding, 20-Key Value Observing, 21-Cocoa Bindings and 22-Core Data. Supplement this with reading Apple documentation which is referred to in the book. http://pragprog.com/book/dscpq/cocoa-programming The Pragmatic web site says that it's out of print, but I found it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cocoa-Programming-Quick-Start-Developers-Programmers /dp/1934356301/ Also, stackoverflow.com can be a good resource: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/core-data And I've found Tim Isted's blog to be useful. I was just reviewing this post on Multiple Windows with Core Data. It's from July, 2008 so parts of it may be out of date. http://www.timisted.net/blog/archive/multiple-windows-with-core-data/ Chuck On 7/14/12 5:06 AM, "Koen van der Drift" <[email protected]> wrote: >I really want to learn more about CoreData on the Mac and am looking to >get a book, besides the Apple docs. I already get the basics, but there >are still many things that make me scratch my head. > >Often recommended is the book by Marcus Zarra, but this is out of print, >and I wouldn't be surprised if they are working on an update, but no idea >when that's going to be on the market. Is it still relevant, or already >outdated when using (M)Lion? I can find a copy through Abebooks if >needed. > >Or am I better off getting a more recent book about CoreData for iOS >(there are several on the market, e.g. Imsted & Harrington)? I would >guess that in the core (no pun) it is the same for OSX and iOS, so I may >go that route. Or is a book about CoreData on iOS completely useless >when developing for OSX? > >Thanks for any input, > >- Koen. > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Cocoa-dev mailing list ([email protected]) > >Please do not post admin requests or moderator comments to the list. >Contact the moderators at cocoa-dev-admins(at)lists.apple.com > >Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: >https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/cocoa-dev/chucks%40veladg.com > >This email sent to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Cocoa-dev mailing list ([email protected]) Please do not post admin requests or moderator comments to the list. Contact the moderators at cocoa-dev-admins(at)lists.apple.com Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/cocoa-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com This email sent to [email protected]
