Every Cocoa application starts life as a project. A project is a repository for all the elements that go into the
application, such as source code files, frameworks, libraries, the application's user interface, sounds, and
images. You use the Xcode application to create and manage your project. In this chapter, you will learn to
create a project, and see what all the various parts of a project are for. In the process, you will learn how to
navigate the Xcode user interface, and you will learn about all the different folders available for you.
Open Xcode
To open Xcode:
1.
In the Finder, go to
/Developer/Applications
.
2.
Double-click the icon, shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
The Xcode application icon
The first time you start Xcode, it takes you through a quick setup process. The default settings should work
for the majority of users.
Make a New Project
This section will guide you through the process of creating a project. Though it is focused on creating a
project suitable for Currency Converter, you will learn about other options available to you when creating a
new project.
Choose the New Project Command
To create a project, choose File > New Project. The New Project Assistant appears.
Open Xcode
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CHAPTER 2
Creating a Project in Xcode