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    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to
    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to
    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to
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    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to

    By Keith D. Moon

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    With iOS 6, Apple introduced the Passbook app as a central digital wallet for all the store cards, coupons, boarding passes, and event tickets that have become a popular feature of apps. The passes in Passbook can be tied to relevant locations and times, providing additional visibility for your brand or service.

    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to create, customize, deliver, and update a pass for Passbook, the newest and most exciting iOS 6 feature. With sample code and clear instructions you will be guided through the process and helped to avoid the pitfalls.

    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to helps you understand Apple's Passbook feature, leading you through creating and distributing your first pass. Clear step-by-step instructions, along with sample code and resources, will get you up and running so you can integrate Passbook into your app or service. With this book you will learn how to create, customize, sign, deliver, and update your Passbook pass, with the help of sample code and clear instructions.

    Approach

    Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. A step-by-step guide, focusing on simple projects to help you create a Passbook app for iOS 6.

    Who this book is for

    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to is for registered Apple iOS developers, experienced in building an app using Objective-C and Xcode, looking to add Passbook functionality to their app. You will need to have an understanding of the JSON format, REST APIs, and a server-side language like Ruby. Familiarity with executing commands via the Terminal app is expected for the exercises within this book.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPackt Publishing
    Release dateJun 21, 2013
    ISBN9781849697071
    Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to
    Author

    Keith D. Moon

    Keith D. Moon is an award-winning mobile application developer who has worked with some of the largest music artists and brands to create engaging and personal mobile experiences.Keith has worked with international brands, including the BBC, Expedia, O2, and Sony Music, using the latest technologies and development practices to create mobile apps that provide value for both the user and brand.

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      Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to - Keith D. Moon

      Table of Contents

      Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to

      Credits

      About the Author

      About the Reviewer

      www.PacktPub.com

      Support files, eBooks, discount offers and more

      Why Subscribe?

      Free Access for Packt account holders

      Preface

      What this book covers

      What you need for this book

      Who this book is for

      Conventions

      Reader feedback

      Customer support

      Downloading the example code

      Errata

      Piracy

      Questions

      1. Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to

      Understanding Passbook (Simple)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      There's more…

      Apps using Passbook

      Further documentation

      Setting up your environment (Simple)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      Creating your Pass (Medium)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      There's more…

      Further documentation

      Signing your Pass (Simple)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      There's more…

      Delivering your Pass via e-mail (Medium)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      Delivering your Pass via a web link (Medium)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      There's more…

      Delivering your Pass via an app (Medium)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      There's more…

      Updating a Pass within the Passbook app (Advanced)

      Getting ready

      How to do it…

      How it works…

      There's more…

      Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to

      Instant Passbook App Development for iOS How-to

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      First published: June 2013

      Production Reference: 1170613

      Published by Packt Publishing Ltd.

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      ISBN 978-1-84969-706-4

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      Credits

      Author

      Keith D. Moon

      Reviewer

      Aodh Ó Lionáird

      Acquisition Editor

      Joanne Fitzpatrick

      Comissioning Editor

      Neha Nagwekar

      Technical Editor

      Vrinda Nitesh Bhosale

      Project Coordinator

      Sneha Modi

      Proofreader

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      Graphics

      Abhinash Sahu

      Production Coordinator

      Conidon Miranda

      Cover Work

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      Cover Image

      Manu Joseph

      About the Author

      Keith D. Moon is an award-winning mobile application developer who has worked with some of the largest music artists and brands to create engaging and personal mobile experiences.

      Keith has worked with international brands, including the BBC, Expedia, O2, and Sony

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