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Distributing Mac OS X Applications Through the App Store

Distributing Mac OS X Applications Through the App Store

with Bill Weinman

 


Distributing Mac OS X Applications Through the App Store shows app developers the ropes when it comes to packaging and submitting applications for sale and distribution through Apple's Mac App Store. The course covers the process from creating the icons and screenshots for the store listing, to creating and testing the installer, and finally, promoting an app. It also sheds light on the Apple submission process and offers tips for meeting the review guidelines and increasing the odds of acceptance. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:
  • Understanding the human interface guidelines for OS X
  • Generating certificates
  • Signing your app and its installer
  • Setting up the Info.plist file
  • Creating and testing the installer
  • Registering an application in iTunes Connect
  • Checking the status of an application
  • Following the Apple marketing guidelines
  • Linking to the App Store

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author
Bill Weinman
subject
Developer, Desktop Apps
software
Mac OS X 10.6, Xcode
level
Intermediate
duration
1h 53m
released
Feb 04, 2011

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Bill Weinman

Bill Weinman

Bill Weinman is the author of several books and online courses on the technical aspects of the World Wide Web. He has earned a reputation for his ability to explain complex topics in clear, concise terms. Mr. Weinman built his first computer in 1973, and has been involved with technology ever since. He has run a successful consulting practice, been a computer manufacturer, and most recently headed a hosting company. An accomplished guitarist, Bill performs and records music when he's not writing about computers. You can learn more about Bill, his projects and his music at http://bw.org/.
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