Making Fetch Happen: An Introduction to iOS 7 Multitasking


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What makes iOS 7 remote notifications different from iOS 6? How can I update my UI in the background? Why should I use a background transfer? Here is your chance to answer all these questions and more as we dive deep into the new iOS 7 multitasking options. Whether you code in C# or Objective-C, this talk will ground you firmly in the concepts behind these wonderful new tools. Along the way we will cover common pitfalls and backgrounding best practices, discuss compatibility with older versions of iOS, and harness the power of the new multitasking APIs to put together a working iOS 7 application from scratch. Join us!
Speaker
Nina Vyedin (@misskallisto (http://twitter.com/misskallisto)) started her hacking career working on our future robot overlords, which lead her to C# and eventually to Xamarin. She has spent two years focusing on making Xamarin's mobile development platform simple for developers of all backgrounds. When she is not hacking, writing, or speaking, she enjoys running after trains, doing improv, and exploring the Massachusetts wilderness on horseback.

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Making Fetch Happen: An Introduction to iOS 7 Multitasking