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Book Beginning IOS 14   Swift App Development

Download or read book Beginning IOS 14 Swift App Development written by Greg Lim and published by Greg Lim. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, we take you on a fun, hands-on and pragmatic journey to learning iOS 14 application development using Swift. You'll start building your first iOS app within minutes. Every section is written in a bite-sized manner and straight to the point as I don't want to waste your time (and most certainly mine) on the content you don't need. In the end, you will have the skills to create an app and submit it to the app store. In the course of this book, we will cover: Chapter 1 & 2 - Working with Xcode and Swift to build a BMI calculator app. Chapter 3 - Build a Quotes app using Table View Chapter 4 - Create a To Do List app (create, read, update and delete to-do items) Chapter 5 - Implement data persistency to our To Do List app using Core Data Chapter 6 - Improve our To Do List app by adding images and swipe deletion Chapter 7 - Build a cryptocurrency price tracker app which retrieves prices via an API Chapter 8 - Build a image detection app using machine learning Chapter 9 - Create an Augmented Reality app with ARKit Chapter 10 - Publish our app on to the App store Chapter 11 - SwiftUI Chapter 12 - Widgets Chapter 13 - App Clips Chapter 14 - Dark Mode Chapter 15 - Porting your iOS App to the Mac with Project Catalyst Chapter 16 - In-App Purchases The goal of this book is to teach you iOS development in a manageable way without overwhelming you. We focus only on the essentials and cover the material in a hands-on practice manner for you to code along. About the Reader No previous knowledge on iOS development required, but you should have basic programming knowledge. About the Author Greg Lim is a technologist and author of several programming books. Greg has many years in teaching programming in tertiary institutions and he places special emphasis on learning by doing.

Book iOS 14 Programming for Beginners

Download or read book iOS 14 Programming for Beginners written by Ahmad Sahar and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's note: This edition from 2020 is outdated and does not make use of the most recent iOS and swift features. A new sixth edition, updated for iOS 15 and including new advanced topics, such as Mac Catalyst, SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency, and SharePlay, has now been published Key FeaturesExplore the latest features of Xcode 12 and the Swift 5.3 programming language in this updated fifth editionKick-start your iOS programming career and have fun building your own iOS appsDiscover the new features of iOS 14 such as Mac Catalyst, SwiftUI, widgets and App ClipsBook Description If you're looking to work and experiment with powerful iOS 14 features such as widgets and App Clips to create your own apps, this iOS programming guide is for you. The book offers a comprehensive introduction for experienced programmers who are new to iOS, taking you through the entire process of learning the Swift language, writing your own apps, and publishing them on the App Store. Fully updated to cover the new iOS 14 features, along with Xcode 12 and Swift 5.3, this fifth edition of iOS 14 Programming for Beginners starts with an introduction to the Swift programming language and shows you how to accomplish common programming tasks with it. You'll then start building the user interface (UI) of a complete real-world app using the storyboards feature in the latest version of Xcode and implement the code for views, view controllers, data managers, and other aspects of mobile apps. The book will also help you apply iOS 14 features to existing apps and introduce you to SwiftUI, a new way to build apps for all Apple devices. Finally, you’ll set up testers for your app and understand what you need to do to publish your app on the App Store. By the end of this book, you'll not only be well versed in writing and publishing applications, but you’ll also be able to apply your iOS development skills to enhance existing apps. What you will learnGet to grips with the fundamentals of Xcode 12 and Swift 5.3, the building blocks of iOS developmentUnderstand how to prototype an app using storyboardsDiscover the Model-View-Controller design pattern and how to implement the desired functionality within an appImplement the latest iOS features, such as widgets and App ClipsConvert an existing iPad app into an Apple Silicon Mac appDesign, deploy, and test your iOS applications with design patterns and best practicesWho this book is for This book is for anyone who has programming experience but is new to Swift and iOS app development. Experienced programmers looking to explore the latest iOS 14 features will also find this book useful.

Book Beginning IOS 13   Swift App Development  Develop IOS Apps with Xcode 11  Swift 5  Core ML  ARKit and More

Download or read book Beginning IOS 13 Swift App Development Develop IOS Apps with Xcode 11 Swift 5 Core ML ARKit and More written by Greg Lim and published by Greg Lim. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, we take you on a fun, hands-on and pragmatic journey to learning iOS13 application development using Swift. You'll start building your first iOS app within minutes. Every section is written in a bite-sized manner and straight to the point as I don't want to waste your time (and most certainly mine) on the content you don't need. In the end, you will have the skills to create an app and submit it to the app store. In the course of this book, we will cover: Chapter 1 - Working with Xcode and Swift to build a BMI calculator app. Chapter 2 - Build a Quotes app using Table View Chapter 3 - Create a To Do List app where we create, read, update and delete to-do items Chapter 4 - Implement data persistency to our To Do List app using Core Data Chapter 5 - Improve our To Do List app by adding images and implementing swipe deletion Chapter 6 - Build a cryptocurrency price tracker app which retrieves prices via an API Chapter 7 - Build a image detection app using machine learning with Core ML 2 and Create ML 2 Chapter 8 - Create an Augmented Reality app with ARKit Chapter 9 - Publish our app on to the App store Chapter 10 - SwiftUI Chapter 11 - Dark Mode Chapter 12 - Porting your iOS App to the Mac with Project Catalyst Chapter 13 - In-App Purchases The goal of this book is to teach you iOS development in a manageable way without overwhelming you. We focus only on the essentials and cover the material in a hands-on practice manner for you to code along. About the Reader No previous knowledge on iOS development required, but you should have basic programming knowledge. About the Author Greg Lim is a technologist and author of several programming books. Greg has many years in teaching programming in tertiary institutions and he places special emphasis on learning by doing.

Book iOS 15 Programming Fundamentals with Swift

Download or read book iOS 15 Programming Fundamentals with Swift written by Matt Neuburg and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode 13 IDE, Cocoa Touch, and the latest version of Apple's acclaimed programming language, Swift 5.5. With this thoroughly updated guide, you'll learn the Swift language, understand Apple's Xcode development tools, and discover the Cocoa framework. Explore Swift's object-oriented concepts Become familiar with built-in Swift types Dive deep into Swift objects, protocols, and generics Tour the life cycle of an Xcode project Learn how nibs are loaded Understand Cocoa's event-driven design Communicate with C and Objective-C In this edition, catch up on the latest iOS programming features: Structured concurrency: async/await, tasks, and actors Swift native formatters and attributed strings Lazy locals and throwing getters Enhanced collections with the Swift Algorithms and Collections packages Xcode tweaks: column breakpoints, package collections, and Info.plist build settings Improvements in Git integration, localization, unit testing, documentation, and distribution And more!

Book Coding iPhone Apps for Kids

Download or read book Coding iPhone Apps for Kids written by Gloria Winquist and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apple’s Swift is a powerful, beginner-friendly programming language that anyone can use to make cool apps for the iPhone or iPad. In Coding iPhone Apps for Kids, you’ll learn how to use Swift to write programs, even if you’ve never programmed before. You’ll work in the Xcode playground, an interactive environment where you can play with your code and see the results of your work immediately! You’ll learn the fundamentals of programming too, like how to store data in arrays, use conditional statements to make decisions, and create functions to organize your code—all with the help of clear and patient explanations. Once you master the basics, you’ll build a birthday tracker app so that you won’t forget anyone’s birthday and a platform game called Schoolhouse Skateboarder with animation, jumps, and more! As you begin your programming adventure, you’ll learn how to: –Build programs to save you time, like one that invites all of your friends to a party with just the click of a button! –Program a number-guessing game with loops to make the computer keep guessing until it gets the right answer –Make a real, playable game with graphics and sound effects using SpriteKit –Challenge players by speeding up your game and adding a high-score systemWhy should serious adults have all the fun? Coding iPhone Apps for Kids is your ticket to the exciting world of computer programming. Covers Swift 3.x and Xcode 8.x. Requires OS X 10.11 or higher.

Book Mastering iOS 14 Programming

Download or read book Mastering iOS 14 Programming written by Mario Eguiluz Alebicto and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a professional iOS developer with the most in-depth and advanced guide to Swift 5.3, Xcode 12.4, ARKit 4, Core ML, and iOS 14’s new features Key FeaturesExplore the world of iOS app development through practical examplesUnderstand core iOS programming concepts such as Core Data, networking, and the Combine frameworkExtend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilities, widgets, App Clips, Dark Mode, and animationsBook Description Mastering iOS 14 development isn’t a straightforward task, but this book can help you do just that. With the help of Swift 5.3, you’ll not only learn how to program for iOS 14 but also be able to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that reflects industry best practices. This updated fourth edition of the iOS 14 book will help you to build apps and get to grips with real-world app development flow. You’ll find detailed background information and practical examples that will help you get hands-on with using iOS 14's new features. The book also contains examples that highlight the language changes in Swift 5.3. As you advance through the chapters, you'll see how to apply Dark Mode to your app, understand lists and tables, and use animations effectively. You’ll then create your code using generics, protocols, and extensions and focus on using Core Data, before progressing to perform network calls and update your storage and UI with the help of sample projects. Toward the end, you'll make your apps smarter using machine learning, streamline the flow of your code with the Combine framework, and amaze users by using Vision framework and ARKit 4.0 features. By the end of this iOS development book, you’ll be able to build apps that harness advanced techniques and make the best use of iOS 14’s features. What you will learnBuild a professional iOS application using Xcode 12.4 and Swift 5.3Create impressive new widgets for your apps with iOS 14Extend the audience of your app by creating an App ClipImprove the flow of your code with the Combine frameworkEnhance your app by using Core LocationIntegrate Core Data to persist information in your appTrain and use machine learning models with Core MLCreate engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 4 and the Vision frameworkWho this book is for This book is for developers with some experience in iOS programming who want to enhance their application development skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift.

Book Programming IOS 14

Download or read book Programming IOS 14 written by Matt Neuburg and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 1256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're grounded in the basics of Swift, Xcode, and the Cocoa framework, this book provides a structured explanation of all essential real-world iOS app components. Through deep exploration and copious code examples, you'll learn how to create views, manipulate view controllers, and add features from iOS frameworks. Create, arrange, draw, layer, and animate views that respond to touch Use view controllers to manage multiple screens of interface Master interface classes for scroll views, table views, collection views, text, popovers, split views, web views, and controls Dive into frameworks for sound, video, maps, and sensors Access user libraries: music, photos, contacts, and calendar Explore additional topics, including files, networking, and threads Stay up-to-date on iOS 14 innovations, such as: Control action closures and menus Table view cell configuration objects Collection view lists and outlines New split view controller architecture Pointer customization on iPad New photo picker and limited photos authorization Reduced accuracy location Color picker, new page control behavior, revised date pickers, and more! Want to brush up on the basics? Pick up iOS 14 Programming Fundamentals with Swift to learn about Swift, Xcode, and Cocoa. Together with Programming iOS 14 , you'll gain a solid, rigorous, and practical understanding of iOS 14 development.

Book iOS 15 Programming for Beginners

Download or read book iOS 15 Programming for Beginners written by Ahmad Sahar and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Features Explore the latest features of Xcode 13 and the Swift 5.5 programming language in this updated sixth edition Start your iOS programming career and have fun building your own iOS apps Discover the new features of iOS 15 such as Mac Catalyst, SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency, and SharePlay Book DescriptionWith almost 2 million apps on the App Store, iOS mobile apps continue to be incredibly popular. Anyone can reach millions of customers around the world by publishing their apps on the App Store. iOS 15 Programming for Beginners is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to iOS. It covers the entire process of learning the Swift language, writing your own app, and publishing it on the App Store. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will help you get well-versed with the Swift language to build your apps and introduce exciting new technologies that you can incorporate into your apps. You'll learn how to publish iOS apps and work with Mac Catalyst, SharePlay, SwiftUI, Swift concurrency, and much more. By the end of this iOS development book, you'll have the knowledge and skills to write and publish interesting apps, and more importantly, to use the online resources available to enhance your app development journey.What you will learn Get to grips with the fundamentals of Xcode 13 and Swift 5.5, the building blocks of iOS development Understand how to prototype an app using storyboards Discover the Model-View-Controller design pattern and how to implement the desired functionality within an app Implement the latest iOS features such as Swift Concurrency and SharePlay Convert an existing iPad app into a Mac app with Mac Catalyst Design, deploy, and test your iOS applications with design patterns and best practices Who this book is for This book is for anyone who has programming experience but is new to Swift and iOS app development. Basics knowledge of programming, including loops, boolean, and so on, is necessary.

Book iOS 14 Programming Fundamentals with Swift

Download or read book iOS 14 Programming Fundamentals with Swift written by Matt Neuburg and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode 12 IDE, Cocoa Touch, and the latest version of Apple’s acclaimed programming language, Swift 5.3. With this thoroughly updated guide, you’ll learn the Swift language, understand Apple’s Xcode development tools, and discover the Cocoa framework. Become familiar with built-in Swift types Dive deep into Swift objects, protocols, and generics Tour the life cycle of an Xcode project Learn how nibs are loaded Understand Cocoa’s event-driven design Communicate with C and Objective-C In this edition, catch up on the latest iOS programming features: Multiple trailing closures Code editor document tabs New Simulator features Resources in Swift packages Logging and testing improvements And more! Once you master the fundamentals, you’ll be ready to tackle the details of iOS app development with author Matt Neuburg’s companion guide, Programming iOS 14.

Book SwiftUI Essentials   iOS Edition

Download or read book SwiftUI Essentials iOS Edition written by Neil Smyth and published by Payload Media. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this book is to teach the skills necessary to build iOS 13 applications using SwiftUI, Xcode 11 and the Swift 5 programming language. Beginning with the basics, this book provides an outline of the steps necessary to set up an iOS development environment together with an introduction to the use of Swift Playgrounds to learn and experiment with Swift. The book also includes in depth chapters introducing the Swift 5 programming language including data types, control flow, functions, object-oriented programming, property wrappers and error handling. An introduction to the key concepts of SwiftUI and project architecture is followed by a guided tour of Xcode in SwiftUI development mode. The book also covers the creation of custom SwiftUI views and explains how these views are combined to create user interface layouts including the use of stacks, frames and forms. Other topics covered include data handling using state properties and both observable and environment objects, as are key user interface design concepts such as modifiers, lists, tabbed views, context menus and user interface navigation. The book also includes chapters covering graphics drawing, user interface animation, view transitions and gesture handling. Chapters are also provided explaining how to integrate SwiftUI views into existing UIKit-based projects and explains the integration of UIKit code into SwiftUI. Finally, the book explains how to package up a completed app and upload it to the App Store for publication. Along the way, the topics covered in the book are put into practice through detailed tutorials, the source code for which is also available for download. The aim of this book, therefore, is to teach you the skills necessary to build your own apps for iOS 13 using SwiftUI. Assuming you are ready to download the iOS 13 SDK and Xcode 11 and have an Intel-based Mac you are ready to get started.

Book Swift Programming

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Mathias
  • Publisher : Pearson Technology Group
  • Release : 2016-11-23
  • ISBN : 0134610695
  • Pages : 611 pages

Download or read book Swift Programming written by Matthew Mathias and published by Pearson Technology Group. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Through the authors' carefully constructed explanations and examples, you will develop an understanding of Swift grammar and the elements of effective Swift style. This book is written for Swift 3.0 and will also show you how to navigate Xcode 8 and get the most out of Apple's documentation. Throughout the book, the authors share their insights into Swift to ensure that you understand the hows and whys of Swift and can put that understanding to use in different contexts. After working through the book, you will have the knowledge and confidence to develop your own solutions to a wide range of programming challenges using Swift.

Book Learn Swift by Building Applications

Download or read book Learn Swift by Building Applications written by Emil Atanasov and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start building your very own mobile apps with this comprehensive introduction to Swift and object-oriented programming Key Features A complete beginner's guide to Swift programming language Understand core Swift programming concepts and techniques for creating popular iOS apps Start your journey toward building mobile app development with this practical guide Book Description Swift Language is now more powerful than ever; it has introduced new ways to solve old problems and has gone on to become one of the fastest growing popular languages. It is now a de-facto choice for iOS developers and it powers most of the newly released and popular apps. This practical guide will help you to begin your journey with Swift programming through learning how to build iOS apps. You will learn all about basic variables, if clauses, functions, loops, and other core concepts; then structures, classes, and inheritance will be discussed. Next, you’ll dive into developing a weather app that consumes data from the internet and presents information to the user. The final project is more complex, involving creating an Instagram like app that integrates different external libraries. The app also uses CocoaPods as its package dependency manager, to give you a cutting-edge tool to add to your skillset. By the end of the book, you will have learned how to model real-world apps in Swift. What you will learn Become a pro at iOS development by creating simple-to-complex iOS mobile applications Master Playgrounds, a unique and intuitive approach to teaching Xcode Tackle the basics, including variables, if clauses, functions, loops and structures, classes, and inheritance Model real-world objects in Swift and have an in-depth understanding of the data structures used, along with OOP concepts and protocols Use CocoaPods, an open source Swift package manager to ease your everyday developer requirements Develop a wide range of apps, from a simple weather app to an Instagram-like social app Get ahead in the industry by learning how to use third-party libraries efficiently in your apps Who this book is for This book is for beginners who are new to Swift or may have some preliminary knowledge of Objective-C. If you are interested in learning and mastering Swift in Apple’s ecosystem, namely mobile development, then this book is for you.

Book UIKit Apprentice  Second Edition

Download or read book UIKit Apprentice Second Edition written by raywenderlich Tutorial Team and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn iPhone and iPad Programming via Tutorials!If you're new to iOS or Swift, or to programming in general, learning how to write an app can seem incredibly overwhelming.That's why you need a book that:Shows you how to write an app step-by-step.Has tons of illustrations and screenshots to make everything clear.Is written in a fun and easygoing manner!In this book, you will learn how to make your own iPhone and iPad apps, through four engaging, epic-length tutorials.These hands-on tutorials describe in full detail how to build a new app from scratch. Four tutorials, four apps. Each new app will be a little more advanced than the one before, and together they cover everything you need to know to make your own apps.By the end of the series you'll be experienced enough to turn your ideas into real apps that you can sell on the App Store.Tutorial 1: Bull's Eye. In the first tutorial in the book, you'll start off by building a simple but fun game to learn the basics of iPhone programming. In the process, you'll get familiar with Xcode, UIKit and Swift in an easygoing manner.Tutorial 2: Checklists. In the second tutorial in the series, you'll create your own to-do list app. In the process, you'll learn about the fundamental design patterns that all iOS apps use and about table views, navigation controllers and delegates. Now you're making apps for real!Tutorial 3: MyLocations. In the third tutorial, you'll develop a location-aware app that lets you keep a list of spots that you find interesting. In the process, you'll learn about Core Location, Core Data, Map Kit and much more!Tutorial 4: StoreSearch. Mobile apps often need to talk to web services and that's what you'll do in this final tutorial of the book. You'll make a stylish app, which supports both Dark and Light appearances, for iPhone and iPad that lets you search for products on the iTunes store using HTTP requests and JSON.

Book iOS App Development For Dummies

Download or read book iOS App Development For Dummies written by Jesse Feiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve got incredible iOS ideas, get this book and bring them to life! iOS 7 represents the most significant update to Apple’s mobile operating system since the first iPhone was released, and even the most seasoned app developers are looking for information on how to take advantage of the latest iOS 7 features in their app designs. That’s where iOS App Development For Dummies comes in! Whether you’re a programming hobbyist wanting to build an app for fun or a professional developer looking to expand into the iOS market, this book will walk you through the fundamentals of building a universal app that stands out in the iOS crowd. Walks you through joining Apple’s developer program, downloading the latest SDK, and working with Apple’s developer tools Explains the key differences between iPad and iPhone apps and how to use each device’s features to your advantage Shows you how to design your app with the end user in mind and create a fantastic user experience Covers using nib files, views, view controllers, interface objects, gesture recognizers, and much more There’s no time like now to tap into the power of iOS – start building the next big app today with help from iOS App Development For Dummies!

Book Beginning Swift

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rob Kerr
  • Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
  • Release : 2018-05-31
  • ISBN : 1789538645
  • Pages : 202 pages

Download or read book Beginning Swift written by Rob Kerr and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swift greatly simplifies the process of developing applications for Apple devices. This book provides you with the essential skills to help you get started with developing applications using Swift. Key Features Teaches you how to correctly structure and architect software using Swift Uses real-world examples to connect the theory to a professional setting Imparts expertise in the core Swift standard library Book Description Take your first foray into programming for Apple devices with Swift.Swift is fundamentally different from Objective-C, as it is a protocol-oriented language. While you can still write normal object-oriented code in Swift, it requires a new way of thinking to take advantage of its powerful features and a solid understanding of the basics to become productive. What you will learn Explore the fundamental Swift programming concepts, language structure, and the Swift programming syntax Learn how Swift compares to other computer languages and how to transform your thinking to leverage new concepts such as optionals and protocols Master how to use key language elements, such as strings and collections Grasp how Swift supports modern application development using advanced features, such as built-in Unicode support and higher-order functions Who this book is for If you are seeking fundamental Swift programming skills, in preparation for learning to develop native applications for iOS or macOS, this book is the best for you. You don’t need to have any prior Swift knowledge; however, object-oriented programming experience is desired.

Book Swift for Beginners

    Book Details:
  • Author : Boisy G. Pitre
  • Publisher : Pearson Education
  • Release : 2015
  • ISBN : 0134044703
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Swift for Beginners written by Boisy G. Pitre and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2015 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: This edition is now out of date, and does not conform with the current version of Swift. Please check out the newer edition instead, which is ISBN 9780134289779. LEARNING A NEW PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE can be daunting. With Swift, Apple has lowered the barrier of entry for developing iOS and OS X apps by giving developers an innovative new programming language for Cocoa and Cocoa Touch. If you are new to Swift, this book is for you. If you have never used C, C++, or Objective-C, this book is definitely for you. With this handson guide, you'll quickly be writing Swift code, using Playgrounds to instantly see the results of your work. Author Boisy G. Pitre gives you a solid grounding in key Swift language concepts-including variables, constants, types, arrays, and dictionaries-before he shows you how to use Swift's innovative Xcode integrated development environment to create apps for iOS and OS X. THIS BOOK INCLUDES: Detailed instruction, ample illustrations, and clear examples Real-world guidance and advice Best practices from an experienced Mac and iOS developer Emphasis on how to use Xcode, Playgrounds, and the REPL COMPANION WEBSITE: www.peachpit.com/swiftbeginners includes additional resources.

Book Swift iOS Programming for Kids

Download or read book Swift iOS Programming for Kids written by Steffen D. Sommer and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash your child's developer potential through fun projects and help them learn how to create iOS apps in Swift About This Book Children can express their creativity while learning through interactive Swift Playgrounds Empower children to think critically about problems Learning programming basics can help children gain confidence in problem solving Help children put their imagination into action building their first iOS app Who This Book Is For Children who are curious about the technology we use in our daily lives and want to know how it works can use this book to learn about programming and building their first iOS app. No prior programming experience is necessary. What You Will Learn Basic programming and coding fundamentals Write code using the fun and interactive Swift Playgrounds app Make animations, including creating your own starry night Utilise functions by making pizza in code Create an interactive toy bin Learn how to use control flow statements to further enhance your toy bin Build a simple movie night app working with tableviews and arrays In Detail This book starts at the beginning by introducing programming through easy to use examples with the Swift Playgrounds app. Kids are regularly encouraged to explore and play with new concepts to support knowledge acquisition and retention – these newly learned skills can then be used to express their own unique ideas. Children will be shown how to create their first iOS application and build their very own movie night application. Style and approach This is a project-based guide with an engaging tone that uses a visually rich format. It explains the concepts in clear language and uses lots of pictures, cartoons, and examples. There is a set of practical exercises to be completed.