Learn iOS app development and work with the latest Apple development tools
Key Features
- Explore the latest features of Xcode 12 and the Swift 5.3 programming language in this updated fifth edition
- Kick-start your iOS programming career and have fun building your own iOS apps
- Discover the new features of iOS 14 such as Mac Catalyst, SwiftUI, widgets and App Clips
Book Description
If you're a beginner 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 learn
- Get to grips with the fundamentals of Xcode 12 and Swift 5.3, 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 widgets and App Clips
- Convert an existing iPad app into an Apple Silicon Mac app
- 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. Experienced programmers looking to explore the latest iOS 14 features will also find this book useful.
Table of Contents
- Getting Familiar with Xcode
- Simple Values and Types
- Conditionals and Optionals
- Range Operators and Loops
- Collection Types
- Functions and Closures
- Classes, Structures, and Enumerations
- Protocols, Extensions, and Error Handling
- Setting Up the User Interface
- Building Your User Interface
- Finishing Up Your User Interface
- Modifying and Configuring Cells
- Getting Started with MVC and Collection Views
- Getting Data into Collection Views
- Getting Started with Table Views
- Getting Started with MapKit
- Getting Started with JSON Files
- Displaying Data in a Static Table View
- Getting Started with Custom UIControls
- Getting Started with Cameras and Photo Libraries
- Understanding Core Data
- Getting Started with Apple Silicon Macs
- Getting Started with SwiftUI
- Getting Started with Widgets
- Getting Started with App Clips
- Testing and Submitting Your App to the App Store
Ahmad Sahar is a trainer, presenter, and consultant at Tomafuwi Productions, specializing in conducting training courses for macOS and iOS, macOS Support Essentials certification courses, and iOS Development courses. He is a member of the DevCon iOS and MyCocoaHeads online communities in Malaysia, and has conducted presentations and talks for both groups. In his spare time, he likes building and programming LEGO Mindstorms robots.
