<p>Updated for Xcode 7.3 and Swift 2.2.</p> <p>Learn How to Make tvOS Apps!</p> <p>The tvOS Apprentice teaches you everything you need to know to develop great apps for the Apple TV. Learn how to make tvOS apps in two different ways: via the traditional method using UIKit, and via the new Client-Server method using TVML.</p> <p>Who This Book Is For:</p> <p>This book is for any developer interested in Apple TV app development. Regardless of your experience level, this book is for you! However, the book does assume at least a rudimentary knowledge of Swift.</p> <p>Topics Covered in The tvOS Apprentice Architecture: There are two different ways to make apps for the Apple TV - learn which is best for you. TVML: Learn how to use TVML templates to implement beautiful interfaces for the Apple TV. TVJS: Learn how to use Javascript to manipulate the TVML DOM. Traditional Apps: Learn how to make make traditional app using native libraries. Focus: Apple TV uses a whole new Focus paradigm to show the user what control is currently selected - learn how this works and what it means for your apps. Animation: Get ready to add some delightful animation to your tvOS apps! Networking: Learn how to download content, video, and other assets over the network. User Input and the Controller: Learn how your app can interact with the new Apple TV remote. Video Playback: One of the most common requirements for Apple TV apps will be to play video - learn how to do that here! On Demand Resources: Learn how to use Apple's easy to use storage system, so your app can download assets on the fly. CloudKit: Learn how to use CloudKit on tvOS to store your app's data. In App Purchases: Monetize your app by allowing users to purchase digital goods. Harnessing the Server: Explore a real-world example with industry standard server technologies. Native UI in TVML Apps: Learn how to augment the TVML-to-UIKit engine to create custom resources, TVML tags, and styling properties. tvOS Design: Learn how to desi