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iPhone iOS 5 Architecture and SDK FrameworksInstalling Xcode 4 and the iOS 5 SDK
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The first step in the process of learning to develop iOS 5 based iPhone applications involves gaining an understanding of the differences between Registered Apple Developers and iOS Developer Program Members. Having gained such an understanding, the next choice is to decide the point at which it makes sense for you to pay to join the iOS Developer Program. With these goals in mind, this chapter will cover the differences between the two categories of developer, outline the costs and benefits of joining the developer program and, finally, walk through the steps involved in obtaining each membership level.
There is no fee associated with becoming a registered Apple developer. Simply visit the following web page to begin the registration process:
An existing Apple ID (used for making iTunes or Apple Store purchases) is usually adequate to complete the registration process.
Once the registration process is complete, access is provided to developer resources such as online documentation and tutorials. Registered developers are also able to download older versions of the iOS SDK and Xcode development environment.
In order to obtain the latest versions of both the iOS SDK and Xcode, registered developers must either purchase them from the Mac App Store or enroll in the iOS Developer Program. The latest iOS SDK and Xcode package costs $4.99 to purchase from the Mac App Store and may be found at the following location:
This raises the question of whether to upgrade to the iOS Developer Program, or to remain as a Registered Apple Developer and simply purchase the latest iOS SDK and Xcode package. It is important, therefore, to understand the key benefits of the iOS Developer Program.
Membership in the iOS Developer Program currently costs $99 per year. As previously mentioned, membership includes access to the latest versions of the iOS SDK and Xcode development environment. The benefits of membership, however, go far beyond those offered at the Registered Apple Developer level.
One of the key advantages of the developer program is that it permits the creation of certificates and provisioning profiles to test applications on physical devices. Although Xcode includes device simulators which allow for a significant amount of testing to be performed, there are certain areas of functionality, such as location tracking and device motion, which can only fully be tested on a physical device. Of particular significance is the fact that iCloud access can only be tested when applications are running on physical devices.
Of further significance is the fact that iOS Developer Program members have unrestricted access to the full range of guides and tutorials relating to the latest iOS SDK and, more importantly, have access to technical support from Apple’s iOS technical support engineers (though the annual fee covers the submission of only two support incident reports).
By far the most important aspect of the iOS Developer Program is that membership is a mandatory requirement in order to publish an application for sale or download in the App Store.
Clearly, developer program membership is going to be required at some point before your application reaches the App Store. The only question remaining is when exactly to sign up.
Clearly, there are many benefits to iOS Developer Program membership and, eventually, membership will be necessary to begin selling applications. As to whether or not to pay the enrollment fee now or later will depend on individual circumstances. If you are still in the early stages of learning to develop iOS applications or have yet to come up with a compelling idea for an application to develop then much of what you need is provided by spending the nominal fee to purchase the latest iOS SDK and Xcode bundle. As your skill level increases and your ideas for applications to develop take shape you can, after all, always enroll in the developer program at a later date.
If, on the other hand, you are confident that you will reach the stage of having an application ready to publish or know that you will need to test the functionality of the application on a physical device as opposed to a simulator then it is worth joining the developer program sooner rather than later.
If your goal is to develop iPhone applications for your employer then it is first worth checking whether the company already has membership. That being the case, contact the program administrator in your company and ask them to send you an invitation from within the iOS Developer Program Member Center to join the team. Once they have done so, Apple will send you an email entitled You Have Been Invited to Join an Apple Developer Program containing a link to activate your membership. If you or your company is not already a program member, you can enroll online at:
Apple provides enrollment options for businesses and individuals. To enroll as an individual you will need to provide credit card information in order to verify your identity. To enroll as a company you must have legal signature authority (or access to someone who does) and be able to provide documentation such as Articles of Incorporation and a Business License.
Acceptance into the developer program as an individual member typically takes less than 24 hours with notification arriving in the form of an activation email from Apple. Enrollment as a company can take considerably longer (sometimes weeks or even months) due to the burden of the additional verification requirements.
Whilst awaiting activation you may log into the Member Center with restricted access using your Apple ID and password at the following URL:
Once logged in, clicking on the Your Account tab at the top of the page will display the prevailing status of your application to join the developer program as Enrollment Pending:
Figure 4-1
Once the activation email has arrived, log into the Member Center again and note that access is now available to a wide range of options and resources as illustrated in Figure 4 2:
Figure 4-2
An important early step in iPhone iOS 5 application development process involves registering as an Apple Developer and identifying the best time to upgrade to iOS Developer Program membership. This chapter has outlined the differences between the two programs, provided some guidance to keep in mind when considering developer program membership and walked briefly through the enrollment process. The next step is to download and install the iOS 5 SDK and Xcode development environment.
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iPhone iOS 5 Architecture and SDK FrameworksInstalling Xcode 4 and the iOS 5 SDKEven if you don’t wish to pay $99 a year to join the Apple Developer Program, you can still create a free Apple ID and use that Apple ID to access a limited set of developer-oriented privileges. The free developer account isn’t technically a deve Apple simply gives Apple ID users, who don’t wish to become a member of the official paid Apple Developer Program, access to Xcode Developer Tools, Xcode beta releases, developer forums, and more.
Most importantly, your Apple ID can be used to “Test on Device”, which essentially means that anyone with a free Apple ID can deploy apps to their iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs, without relying on a paid developer account. In this simple to follow video tutorial, we’ll show you how.
Video tutorial
Step 1: Create a free Apple ID . If you already have an Apple ID, you can go directly to Step 2
Step 2: Sign in to the
using your Apple ID to give your Apple ID access to limited developer privileges. You will be asked to read an enrollment form, and check a box stating that you agree.
Step 3: Launch Xcode → Preferences → Accounts
Step 4: Click the ‘+’ sign → Add Apple ID, and sign in with your Apple ID
Congratulations. You will now be able to use your free Apple ID for provisioning and deployment to iOS devices using Xcode. Of course, there are still many privileges that you don’t get with a free developer account. This includes access to early developer betas. Here is a chart that compares the different levels of developer membership, and the privileges that come with it.
Do you have your Apple ID upgraded with free developer privileges, or have you signed up to the full $99/year Apple Developer Program?
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工作需要注册一下（Apple&Developer）苹果开发者帐号，实际上就算工作不需要，我也打算在业余时间着力尝试一下苹果应用的产品设计，尽管从个人角度并不看好此事。在这次注&册开发者帐号折腾的过程中，鄙人再次深刻体会到有特色的社会主义的优越性，这让我想起最初注册Google Checkout&&、注册Google Apps Marketplace&&，连弹丸小国都能出现在允许列表里，包括，包括、特别行政区都可以注册，唯独中华人民国大陆地区不可以…不可以。
请原谅我过多的感慨，如果不说出来我怕自己会内分泌失调。苹果开发者帐号注册需要你有一张支持美元支付的信用卡，同时你必须要有&Apple&ID，如果你期望在线支付开发者帐号所需的费用，你必须不是人。好，我知道，五千年的风霜藏了不少的梦，我们都是人，S0~这篇苹果开发者帐号注&册介绍对你是有用的。
访问/&&找到&“Join&the&iOS&Developer&Program”点将进去。
点击“Enroll&Now”，后面有附属说明“$99/year”&每年99刀的价格，这是针对个人用户而言的，企业用户则是299刀每年。
一个过桥页，简单的三个步骤介绍，直接点“Continue”。
此时页面在询问你是不是新人，当然，如果你对这篇介绍有兴趣，你必然是新人，我们仅看左边“New&Apple&Developer”里的内容即可。
如果此时你还没注册&Apple&ID，那么请选择第一项“I&need&to&create&a&new&account&for&an&Apple&Developer&Program.”
如果你已经有了&Apple&ID，选择第二项“I&currently&have&an&Apple&ID&I&would&like&to&use&for&my&enrollment&in&an&Apple&Developer&Program.”
点击“Continue”。
选择“Individual”&或&“&Company”，如果不是你所在公司内部流程特别呆板，“Individual”账户最为合适（点击或许你会遇到&Apple&登录页）。
选择你需要用这个账户开发哪类应用，我这边需要的是&iOS&应用。
核对一些账户信息。
条款确认。
如果你不是人，这一步本来是可以直接在线支付了事，但是现在，你只能忍住生疼的蛋，继续操作下去。
点击“Purchase Form&&”，打印表格。
填写完表格，将该表格传真到&+1&(408)&862-7602，直接拨&2，等到信号传过去得。
一般情况下在8～24小时之内你的信用卡应该会被扣除&$99.00，邮箱会收到一封激活邮件（千万别删），如下图。
点击邮件中的“G57M-MWG5-7J4D-3HJZ”进行苹果开发者帐号激活。此时，Apple&Developer&注册彻底完成，登录管理后台折腾去吧你就。
如果你是极品，可能你丫需要继续往下看，因为当你点击邮件中的激活码后账户他妈的没激活，我尻……
1.访问/membercenter/&&，右边会有如下提示：
Your&Developer&Program&Enrollment&Status
Your&credit&card&and&enrollment&information&do&not&match.&For&ID&verification&purposes,&please&download&and&complete&thisform&&.&Once&we’ve&processed&your&form,&we&will&send&you&an&email&to&activate.
Please&contact&us&if&you&have&any&questions.
大意是说你提交的信息不能完全匹配，需要填写这份表格&&进行确认，或者联系我们。
我才不要联系他们呢，说的都是鸟语，那只能填表。
2.再明显不过，本公子在这次申请过程中人品表现不咋地，So~我又填写了一份“Identity&Verification&Form”（身份证明表）。
3.将身份证明表传真到&+1&(408)&862-1519，直接拨&9，等到信号传过去。
4.再等上个8～24小时，你的邮箱会再次收到邮件，这次邮件的内容你就不用再看了，大意是让你回上封激活邮件重新点击一次进行激活。
最后注意事项：邮箱会收到一封收费凭据，务必妥善保管。
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