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Friday, January 7, 2011

From Bonsai to programming

My bonsai tree died before it even had a chance. Time to move on to another type of project...

My new year's resolution this year (along with the usual "work out more/eat healthier" one) is to get an app in the Apple app store. I have been interested in computer programming for years, and have started learning on a number of homebrew systems, but iPhone and iOS combination is the first system that combines the accessibility needed for a hobby developer and the opportunity to reach customers and make money. Everyone dreams of sharing the success of apps like Angry Birds. While this would be awesome, I'm setting a smaller goal; get one app published and approved by the end of the year.


I've gathered my materials, which I will share below. So far it has been a lot of reading, but I hope to update with tips, things I've learned, and a full journal of the app, whatever it will be, as it is being developed.

Here are two books I'm combing through now.




While these two books are by no means enough for me to get an app together, but they will be a great starting point. I also have a collection of links to share as days go on.