The Native Advantage with Titanium

Introduces the user by taking them through several full-application builds to showcase how to utilize the tools provided. This title highlights undocumented features, demonstrates how to compile versions, and shows how to harness the power of the iPhone4.

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Anyone with core JavaScript fluency should be able to use this book and create an app within a few hours. Vendor documentation for Titanium is cumbersome for new users, there is no current information on best practices, advanced sample applications, or any published book. This book is designed to introduce the new user by taking them through several full-application builds to showcase how to best utilize the tools provided. It will also highlight undocumented features, demonstrate how to compile new versions, and show how to harness the power of the new iPhone4. iPhone/Android feature tables offer a concise summary of device features and differences including push notifications and badges. Social platform examples illustrate the ease of connecting to Facebook and Twitter. Mobile ad examples demonstrate how to make money from your apps with iAds and AdMob. Design workflow examples and exercises demonstrate best practices & resources. Yahoo Query Language (YQL) primer shows how to build killer YQL queries.