Fully updated for Xcode 4.2, Pro Core Data for iOS explains how to use the Core Data framework for iOS SDK 5 using Xcode 4.2. The book explains both how and why to use Core Data, from simple to advanced techniques. Covering common and advanced persistence patterns, this book prepares any iOS developer to store and retrieve data accurately and efficiently.   This book starts by giving you a solid grounding in Core Data, providing a foundation for the rest of the book. With this knowledge, you'll have all you need to master Core Data and power your data-driven applications. You'll see how to work with SQLite and how to create an efficient data model to represent your data. Once you've established your data model, you'll learn how to work with data objects and refine result sets to get the most out of the stored data.  The advanced portions of the book begin by showing you how to tune your apps' performance and memory usage, to give you a truly professional edge. You'll see how to version and migrate your data as well, to ensure your data stays organized and efficient. Finally, the book covers managing table views with NSFetchedResultsController.             What you’ll learn     Core Data techniques with Xcode      How to organize data appropriately      How to persist data efficiently      How to effectively use Apple tools      How to build Core Data applications      How to use Core Data in advanced settings      How to version and migrate data as your applications evolve      How to tune and optimize persistence   Who this book is for             All iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch developers whose applications manage any amount of data.               Table of Contents     Getting Started       Understanding Core Data       Storing Data: SQLite and Other Options       Creating a Data Model       Working with Data Objects       Refining Result Sets       Tuning Performance and Memory Usage       Versioning and Migrating Data       Managing Table Views Using NSFetchedResultsController       Using Core Data in Advanced Applications

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