The official iPhone development guide
A lot of companies, like Zoho, had to build their iPhone specific web applications without even testing on the iPhone. There was a lot of guessing games and sheer luck that had to go into building these applications and getting them ready for a semi final release before Apple's latest invention hit the streets. Now that the iPhone is out, Apple wants to ensure that web applications and content flow smoothly on it. They have released a special developer's guide to help understand the iPhones capabilities, to ensure established web design practices are followed, and that iPhone specific design principles are met.
The iPhones applications run off of Safari and it uses the same Web Kit engine as Safari on computer desktops. Using the Safari Web Kit engine, developers can build Web 2.0 sites and applications that will entice iPhone users, this guide will help get you started.
The developers guide covers:
- Understanding user iPhone interaction
- Use Standard design practices
- Integrate with phone, mail and maps
- Optimize pages
- Ensure a great audio and video experience
- Find out what Safari supports
- Connect with other web developers
If you have built an application for the iPhone drop it in the comments, we would love to check it out! Check out a list of current iPhone applications here.
[via tuaw]
