
Mastering macOS Programming
Learn to create real world macOS apps using Xcode 13.3 and Swift 5.6
Stuart Grimshaw(Author)
Packt Publishing
2nd Edition
Published on 5. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-80461-134-0 (ISBN)
Description
Take your macOS Monterey to the next level using the latest tools, designs, and best coding practices while developing with Swift 5.6
Key Features
Learn to harness the power of macOS with the elegance of the Swift programming language
Become highly competent in building apps on the macOS platform
Get the most in-depth guide with a hands-on approach to the latest version of macOS
Book DescriptionmacOS continues to lead the way in desktop operating systems, with its tight integration across the Apple ecosystem of platforms and devices. With this book, you will get an in-depth knowledge of working on macOS, enabling you to unleash the full potential of the latest version using Swift 5.6 to build applications.
This book will help you broaden your horizons by taking your programming skills to next level. The initial chapters will show you all about the environment that surrounds a developer at the start of a project. It introduces you to the new features that Swift 5.6 and Xcode 13 offer and also covers the common design patterns that you need to know for planning anything more than trivial projects. You will then learn the advanced Swift programming concepts and functional programming, you will be able to tackle the next several chapters that deal with Apple's own Cocoa frameworks. It also covers AppKit, Foundation, and Core Data in detail which is a part of the Cocoa umbrella framework. The rest of the book will cover the challenges posed by asynchronous programming, error handling, debugging, and many other areas that are an indispensable part of producing software in a professional environment.
By the end of this book, you will be well acquainted with Swift, combine, and AppKit, as well as a plethora of other essential tools, and you will be ready to tackle much more complex and advanced software projects.What you will learn
Combine beautiful designs with robust code for the very best user experience
Bring the best coding practices to the new macOS Monterey
See what's new in Swift 5.6 and how best to leverage the Swift language
Master Apple's tools, including Xcode, SwiftUI, and Instruments
Use Unix and other common command-line tools to increase productivity
Explore the essential Combine frameworks, including networking, animation, audio, and video
Who this book is forThis book is for developers who have some experience with macOS and want to take their skills to next level by unlocking the full potential of the latest version of macOS with Swift 5.6 to build impressive applications. Basic knowledge of Swift will be beneficial but is not required
Key Features
Learn to harness the power of macOS with the elegance of the Swift programming language
Become highly competent in building apps on the macOS platform
Get the most in-depth guide with a hands-on approach to the latest version of macOS
Book DescriptionmacOS continues to lead the way in desktop operating systems, with its tight integration across the Apple ecosystem of platforms and devices. With this book, you will get an in-depth knowledge of working on macOS, enabling you to unleash the full potential of the latest version using Swift 5.6 to build applications.
This book will help you broaden your horizons by taking your programming skills to next level. The initial chapters will show you all about the environment that surrounds a developer at the start of a project. It introduces you to the new features that Swift 5.6 and Xcode 13 offer and also covers the common design patterns that you need to know for planning anything more than trivial projects. You will then learn the advanced Swift programming concepts and functional programming, you will be able to tackle the next several chapters that deal with Apple's own Cocoa frameworks. It also covers AppKit, Foundation, and Core Data in detail which is a part of the Cocoa umbrella framework. The rest of the book will cover the challenges posed by asynchronous programming, error handling, debugging, and many other areas that are an indispensable part of producing software in a professional environment.
By the end of this book, you will be well acquainted with Swift, combine, and AppKit, as well as a plethora of other essential tools, and you will be ready to tackle much more complex and advanced software projects.What you will learn
Combine beautiful designs with robust code for the very best user experience
Bring the best coding practices to the new macOS Monterey
See what's new in Swift 5.6 and how best to leverage the Swift language
Master Apple's tools, including Xcode, SwiftUI, and Instruments
Use Unix and other common command-line tools to increase productivity
Explore the essential Combine frameworks, including networking, animation, audio, and video
Who this book is forThis book is for developers who have some experience with macOS and want to take their skills to next level by unlocking the full potential of the latest version of macOS with Swift 5.6 to build impressive applications. Basic knowledge of Swift will be beneficial but is not required
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80461-134-0 (9781804611340)
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Person
Stuart Grimshaw has programmed for Apple computers since the days before OS X and has been involved with developing for the Apple Watch since its release. Born in the UK and having lived in Germany and the Netherlands, he is currently a Senior iOS developer in London, England, United Kingdom. He has around 10 years of end-to-end development of projects experience in, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS (Apple Watch), tvOS (AppleTV), and macOS. He is passionate about the potential of the Apple Watch and Apple TV, as well as Apple's Swift programming language, and is a keen proponent of beach coding.
Content
Table of Contents
Getting Started with macOS
Basics of Swift Language
A Simple SwiftUI App
Completing the First App
Programs, Patterns, and Paradigms
Advanced Swift
Manipulating Strings, Formatting Text
Integrating Combine with SwiftUI to Make Better Apps
Drawing on the Strength of Core Graphics
Beautifying your app with Core Animation
Handling Errors Gracefully
Understanding the mechanism of Persistent Storage
The Benefits of Core Data
Connect to the World - Networking
Concurrent and Asynchronous Programming in Swift
Understanding Xcodes Debugging Tools
LLDB and the Command Line
Wrapping it Up
Getting Started with macOS
Basics of Swift Language
A Simple SwiftUI App
Completing the First App
Programs, Patterns, and Paradigms
Advanced Swift
Manipulating Strings, Formatting Text
Integrating Combine with SwiftUI to Make Better Apps
Drawing on the Strength of Core Graphics
Beautifying your app with Core Animation
Handling Errors Gracefully
Understanding the mechanism of Persistent Storage
The Benefits of Core Data
Connect to the World - Networking
Concurrent and Asynchronous Programming in Swift
Understanding Xcodes Debugging Tools
LLDB and the Command Line
Wrapping it Up