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Ask HN:got macmini where to start to learn mac dev?

5 points by umenline ↗ HN
i have 15 years of c++/java experiences . i want to learn develop on mac as fast as i can . first develop native mac apps then ipad. i started the mac for the first time and then what ?

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frou_dh
https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/mac/index.action

https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/index.action

umenline
thanks , what to download? what are the must tools for developers ? what are the must sites/forums for mac devs?
taligent
For tools. You just need XCode. And I would recommend the WWDC 2012 videos. https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc/2012/ Most of it may go straight over your head but there are some more introductory sessions in there. And I believe most devs are using the Apple Developer Forums.
tstegart
Yeah, Xcode is pretty much all you need. I would second the WWDC videos, they explain a lot.
xauronx
Go on iTunes-U and download the Stanford iOS lessons. That's the fastest and best way to learn iOS development. As for Mac development... I'm not sure. I've not dabbled in that yet.
f3r3nc
Go for iOS first to get familiar with cocoa, then move on to Mac. There are tons of info for iOS devs but bit less for Mac.