
Mastering iOS 12 Programming
Build professional-grade iOS applications with Swift and Xcode 10, 3rd Edition
Donny Wals(Author)
Packt Publishing
3rd Edition
Published on 31. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
750 pages
978-1-78913-320-2 (ISBN)
Description
Become a professional iOS developer with the most in-depth and advanced guide to Swift, Xcode 10, ARKit, and Core ML
Key Features
Explore the extensive world of iOS development through practical examples
Gain detailed insights into core iOS programming concepts such as app extensions and performance
Extend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilities
Book DescriptionThe iOS development environment has significantly matured, and with Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers. However, the journey to mastering iOS development and the new features of iOS 12 is not straightforward. This book will help you make that transition smoothly and easily. With the help of Swift 4.2, you'll not only learn how to program for iOS 12, but also how to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices.
Mastering iOS 12 Programming will help you build real-world applications and reflect the real-world development flow. You will also find a mix of thorough background information and practical examples, teaching you how to start implementing your newly gained knowledge.
By the end of this book, you will have got to grips with building iOS applications that harness advanced techniques and make best use of the latest and greatest features available in iOS 12.
What you will learn
Build a professional iOS application using Xcode 10 and Swift 4.2
Use AutoLayout to create complex layouts that look great on every device
Delve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKit Dynamics
Enhance your app by using instruments and building your own profiling tools
Integrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensions
Train and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create ML
Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2
Who this book is forIf you're a developer with some experience in iOS programming and want to enhance your skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift to build great applications, this book is for you.
Key Features
Explore the extensive world of iOS development through practical examples
Gain detailed insights into core iOS programming concepts such as app extensions and performance
Extend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilities
Book DescriptionThe iOS development environment has significantly matured, and with Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers. However, the journey to mastering iOS development and the new features of iOS 12 is not straightforward. This book will help you make that transition smoothly and easily. With the help of Swift 4.2, you'll not only learn how to program for iOS 12, but also how to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices.
Mastering iOS 12 Programming will help you build real-world applications and reflect the real-world development flow. You will also find a mix of thorough background information and practical examples, teaching you how to start implementing your newly gained knowledge.
By the end of this book, you will have got to grips with building iOS applications that harness advanced techniques and make best use of the latest and greatest features available in iOS 12.
What you will learn
Build a professional iOS application using Xcode 10 and Swift 4.2
Use AutoLayout to create complex layouts that look great on every device
Delve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKit Dynamics
Enhance your app by using instruments and building your own profiling tools
Integrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensions
Train and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create ML
Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2
Who this book is forIf you're a developer with some experience in iOS programming and want to enhance your skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift to build great applications, this book is for you.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1374 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78913-320-2 (9781789133202)
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Donny Wals
Mastering iOS 12 Programming
Build professional-grade iOS applications with Swift and Xcode 10
E-Book
09/2024
3rd Edition
Packt Publishing
€45.99
Available for download
Person
Donny Wals is a passionate, curious, iOS developer from The Netherlands. With several years of experience in building apps and sharing knowledge under his belt, Donny is a respected member of the iOS development community. Donny enjoys delivering talks on smaller and larger scales to share his knowledge and experiences with his peers. In addition to sharing knowledge, Donny loves learning more about iOS, Apple's frameworks and development in general. This eagerness to learn has made him into a versatile iOS developer with knowledge of a significant number of Apple's frameworks and tools. During WWDC you will often find Donny binge-watching the talks that Apple engineers deliver to introduce new features and frameworks.
Content
Table of Contents
UITableView Touch-up
A Better Layout with UICollectionView
Creating a Detail Page
Immersing Your Users with Animation
Understanding the Swift Type System
Writing Flexible Code with Protocols and Generics
Improving the Application Structure
Adding Core Data to Your App
Fetching and Displaying Data from the Network
Being Proactive with Background Fetch
Syncing Data with CloudKit
Using Augmented Reality
Improving Apps With Location Services
Making Smarter Apps with CoreML
Tracking Activity Using HealthKit
Streamlining Experiences with Siri
Using Media in Your App
Implementing Rich Notifications
Instant Information with a Today Extension
Exchanging Data With Drag And Drop
Improved Discoverability with Spotlight and Universal Links
Extending iMessage
Ensuring App Quality with Tests
Discovering Bottlenecks with Instruments
Offloading Tasks with Operations and GCD
Submitting Your App to the App Store
UITableView Touch-up
A Better Layout with UICollectionView
Creating a Detail Page
Immersing Your Users with Animation
Understanding the Swift Type System
Writing Flexible Code with Protocols and Generics
Improving the Application Structure
Adding Core Data to Your App
Fetching and Displaying Data from the Network
Being Proactive with Background Fetch
Syncing Data with CloudKit
Using Augmented Reality
Improving Apps With Location Services
Making Smarter Apps with CoreML
Tracking Activity Using HealthKit
Streamlining Experiences with Siri
Using Media in Your App
Implementing Rich Notifications
Instant Information with a Today Extension
Exchanging Data With Drag And Drop
Improved Discoverability with Spotlight and Universal Links
Extending iMessage
Ensuring App Quality with Tests
Discovering Bottlenecks with Instruments
Offloading Tasks with Operations and GCD
Submitting Your App to the App Store