Jesse Feiler 
Learning iCloud Data Management [PDF ebook] 
A Hands-On Guide to Structuring Data for iOS and OS X

"A great read for i OS developers who want to learn if i Cloud is right for their app and dive right in with lots of practical code examples." -Jon Bell, UXLaunchpad.com Get Hands-On Mastery of i Cloud Data Management for i OS 7 and OS X Mavericks As apps rapidly move into business and the cloud, i OS and OS X developers need new data management techniques. In Learning i Cloud Data Management, renowned Apple database expert Jesse Feiler shows you how to use Apple’s latest APIs and technologies to structure and synchronize all forms of data. Feiler helps you understand the issues, implement efficient solutions, and deliver highly usable apps that seamlessly synchronize during the "Round Trip" between i OS and OS X and back again. This guide walks you through integrating several key Apple data management technologies, including the Address Book and Calendar APIs. Feiler shows you how to structure data so it’s easy to build great Cocoa and Cocoa Touch user interfaces and to quickly incorporate reliable i Cloud syncing. Step by step, you’ll discover how to blend Apple’s standard application data structures with your own user data to create a feature-rich and fully syncable environment. Coverage includes Understanding i Cloud from the developer’s and user’s point of view Accessing synchronized user calendars and contacts Integrating Reminders into your apps Playing by i Cloud’s user privacy rules Applying consistent i OS Settings and OS X Preferences across user devices Managing persistent storage with Core Data Using Xcode Project Workspaces for shared development Adding data to app bundles and resources Integrating i Cloud infrastructure, file wrappers, documents, and data Completing the"Round Trip" between both i OS and OS X