What makes Foundation stand out among other standard libraries is how thoroughly it's designed. From its date and time calculations to its internationalization and URL loading system, Cocoa APIs demonstrate thoughtfulness and a deep appreciation for understanding a problem in its entirety.
In the service of cultivating a sense and appreciation of good software design, this session will explore a variety of topics, including beer taxonomy, international shoe sizes, NFPA 704 "fire diamonds", and the French Republican Calendar, applying patterns and conventions in Objective-C and Cocoa to model these obscure subjects.
In the service of cultivating a sense and appreciation of good software design, this session will explore a variety of topics, including beer taxonomy, SMPTE film timecodes, international shoe sizes, NFPA 704 "fire diamonds", and the French Republican Calendar, applying patterns and conventions in Objective-C and Cocoa to model these obscure subjects.