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Embark on an exciting iOS app development journey with Swift 6, Xcode 16, and iOS 18. This hands-on guide equips you with the skills to create captivating apps and thrive in the competitive App Store landscape.
Key FeaturesExperience iOS 18 and Swift 6 through hands-on projectsBuild your first iOS apps, complete with user-friendly interfaces using UIKitLearn best practices from an experienced developer for robust app designBook Description
Want to turn your app idea into reality? iOS 18 Programming for Beginners is a guide that revolves around building a journal app, designed to teach you practical iOS development skills from the ground up. Through this approach, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Xcode programming and progress through building a UI and filling it with functionality.
Starting with the fundamentals of Swift 6, you’ll learn how to construct user interfaces using storyboards and segues before diving into essential iOS concepts like table views, data handling, and map integration. The step-by-step tutorials guide you through key tasks such as persisting data with JSON, creating custom views, and integrating media into your apps. You’ll also discover how to enhance your apps using Apple Intelligence, incorporating machine learning and smart features to create cutting-edge iOS applications. The final chapters focus on crucial aspects of app development, including Swift Testing to ensure your app is robust, and submitting your app to the App Store—demystifying the journey from development to deployment.
Whether you’re a beginner or transitioning to iOS development, this guide will equip you with the skills needed to create and publish your own apps.
What you will learnLearn the foundations of using Xcode 16 and Swift 6Implement the latest iOS 18 features through a hands-on example appBuild responsive iOS apps using UIKitCreate location-based apps using Core Location and MapKitImplement concurrency in Swift for asynchronous programmingBuild iOS apps using industry-standard design patterns and practicesEnhance apps with Apple Intelligence to leverage machine learningTest apps with Swift Testing to ensure it meets quality standardsWho this book is for
This iOS programming book is tailored for individuals with minimal coding experience who are new to the world of Swift and iOS app development. A basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended.
Table of ContentsExploring XcodeSimple Values and TypesConditionals and OptionalsRange Operators and LoopsCollection TypesFunctions and ClosuresClasses, Structures, and EnumerationsProtocols, Extensions, and Error HandlingSwift ConcurrencySetting Up the User InterfaceBuilding Your User Interface Finishing Up Your User Interface Modifying App ScreensGetting Started with MVC and Table Views Getting Data into Table Views Passing Data between View ControllersGetting Started with Core Location and MapKit Getting Started with JSON Files Getting Started with Custom Views Getting Started with the Camera and Photo Library Getting Started with Search Getting Started with Collection ViewsGetting Started with SwiftData Getting Started with SwiftUI Getting Started with Swift Testing Getting Started with Apple Intelligence Testing and Submitting Your App to the App Store
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Publisher : Packt Publishing
Publication date : December 9, 2024
Edition : 9th ed.
Language : English
Print length : 584 pages
ISBN-10 : 1836204892
ISBN-13 : 978-1836204893
Item Weight : 2.18 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 1.32 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #84,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Apple Programming #2 in Swift Programming Language #9 in Mobile App Development & Programming
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