Swift Essentials

Author : Dr Alex Blewitt
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781785880964

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Swift Essentials by Dr Alex Blewitt Pdf

Discover how to build iOS and watchOS applications in Swift 2 using Xcode About This Book Gets you up and running with Swift programming without any prior iOS development experience. A fast paced guide showing best practices and lets you get up to speed with Swift to quickly build your own iOS applications A unique practical approach to make your life with Swift easy. Who This Book Is For Are you interested in learning Swift? Do you want to write iOS applications in Swift? If yes, then this is the book for you. No prior iOS programming experience is assumed; however, having some experience with any programming language will be beneficial. What You Will Learn Dive into Swift and explore its innovative and powerful syntax Work with Swift in Xcode to get a unique and productive approach to development Find out how to create complete iOS applications Discover rapid prototyping with a Swift playground Get to know how to use the Swift storyboard to develop multi-page applications Get to grips with parsing JSON and XML data from network sources Build a network client for GitHub repositories, with full source code on GitHub In Detail Swift was considered one of the biggest innovations last year, and certainly with Swift 2 announced at WWDC in 2015, this segment of the developer space will continue to be hot and dominating. This is a fast-paced guide to provide an overview of Swift programming and then walks you through in detail how to write iOS applications. Progress through chapters on custom views, networking, parsing and build a complete application as a Git repository, all by using Swift as the core language Style and approach This fast-paced practical guide will quickly give you hands-on experience with all the features of Swift programming. Following the practical examples in the book will help you successfully create your own iOS applications.

Author : Amar Kapadia,Kris Rajana,Sreedhar Varma
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781785289569

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OpenStack Object Storage (Swift) Essentials by Amar Kapadia,Kris Rajana,Sreedhar Varma Pdf

If you are an IT administrator and you want to enter the world of cloud storage using OpenStack Swift, then this book is ideal for you. Basic knowledge of Linux and server technology is beneficial to get the most out of the book.

Author : Dr Alex Blewitt
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781784394950

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Swift Essentials by Dr Alex Blewitt Pdf

Whether you are a seasoned Objective-C developer or new to the Xcode platform, Swift Essentials will provide you with all you need to know to get started with the language. Prior experience with iOS development is not necessary, but will be helpful to get the most out of the book.

Author : Dr Alex Blewitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1785888870

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Swift Essentials - Second Edition by Dr Alex Blewitt Pdf

Author : Neil Smyth
Publisher : Payload Media
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781951442064

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SwiftUI Essentials - iOS Edition by Neil Smyth Pdf

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.

Author : Darryl Bartlett
Publisher : In Easy Steps
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781840788808

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Swift Programming in easy steps by Darryl Bartlett Pdf

Swift is very easy to learn and it’s more readable than most programming languages. It allows you to build applications for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac. Swift Programming in easy steps teaches you how to build iOS apps from scratch using Swift 4. Learn: · Xcode: the free software to write apps in Swift. · Swift Playgrounds: the experimenting environment that lets you write code and see results instantly. · Firebase: Google’s mobile platform that lets you add functionality to your app. · SpriteKit: that gives you everything you’ll need to build 2D games. · ARKit: that allows you to create Augmented Reality experiences for your app users. You don’t need any prior programming knowledge. This book will walk you through the process of user interface design and coding, all the way to publishing your apps to the App Store! For anyone seeking to discover the easiest way to create apps for Apple devices. Covers iOS 12 and Swift 4 Table of Contents Introduction to iOS Development Swift Playgrounds User Interaction Camera & Photo Library Location & Table Views Firebase: Login & Database Game Development Advanced Swift Submitting your Apps

Author : Jon Hoffman
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781784393274

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Mastering Swift by Jon Hoffman Pdf

Swift is Apple's new innovative and user-friendly development language, which is packed with modern features to make programming easier, fun, and flexible. This book begins by giving you a solid Introduction to the Swift programming language so you can quickly begin developing applications using this interesting language. It also covers advanced topics such as Objective-C interoperability, ARC, closures, and concurrency. Each concept covered is backed up with example code and demonstrates how to properly execute it. Next, you will be taught about all of the advanced features of Swift, and its interaction with Apple's APIs and libraries. You'll then learn to interact with REST-based web services using Swift. We will conclude the book by getting equipped to design and build applications using established design patterns.

Author : Cecil Costa
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781784391898

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Swift Cookbook by Cecil Costa Pdf

If you are an experienced Objective-C programmer and are looking for quick solutions to many different coding tasks in Swift, then this book is for you. You are expected to have development experience, though not necessarily with Swift.

Author : Dr. Dominik Hauser
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781785880049

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Test-Driven iOS Development with Swift by Dr. Dominik Hauser Pdf

Create fully-featured and highly functional iOS apps by writing tests first About This Book Learn test-driven principles to help you build apps with fewer bugs and better designs Become more efficient while working with Swift to move on to your next project faster! Learn how to incorporate all of the principles of test-driven development (TDD) in to your daily programming workflow Who This Book Is For If debugging iOS apps is a nerve-racking task for you and you are looking for a fix, this book is for you. What You Will Learn Implement TDD in swift application development/span Get to know the fundamentals, life cycle, and benefits of TDD/span Explore the tools and frameworks to effectively use TDD/span Develop models and controllers driven by tests/span Construct the network layer using stubs/span Use functional tests to ensure the app works as planned/span Automate and streamline the building, analysing, testing, and archiving of your iOS apps In Detail Test-driven development (TDD) is a proven way to find software bugs early. Writing tests before your code improves the structure and maintainability of your app. Test-driven iOS Development with Swift will help you understand the process of TDD and how it impacts your applications written in Swift. Through practical, real-world examples, you'll start seeing how to implement TDD in context. We will begin with an overview of your TDD workflow and then deep-dive into unit testing concepts and code cycles. We will showcase the workings of functional tests, which will help you improve the user interface. Finally, you will learn about automating deployments and continuous integration to run an environment. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow example-driven tutorial, packed with lots of tips and tricks that explore TDD bit-by-bit in the process of making an iOS application.

Author : Giordano Scalzo
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781785288494

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Swift by Example by Giordano Scalzo Pdf

When Apple announced Swift at the WWDC, the iOS developer community became excited about the opportunities to improve the way in which they build iOS apps. Swift is a user-friendly language with a smooth learning curve; it is safe, robust, and flexible, and it introduces new ways to solve old problems. Swift by Example is a fast-paced, practical guide that shows you how to develop iOS apps using Swift. Through the development of six different apps, you'll learn how to use either the right feature of the language or the right tool to solve a given problem. By the end of the book you will be able to build well-designed apps, effectively use AutoLayout, and develop a video game.

Author : Stephen Haney
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781785284472

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Game Development with Swift by Stephen Haney Pdf

Apple's new programming language, Swift, is fast, safe, accessible—the perfect choice for game development! Packed with best practices and easy-to-use examples, this book leads you step by step through the development of your first Swift game. The book starts by introducing Swift's best features for game development. Then, you will learn how to animate sprites and textures. Along the way, you will master the physics framework, add the player character and NPCs, and implement controls. Towards the end of the book, you will polish your game with fun menus, integrate with Apple Game Center for leaderboards and achievements, and then finally, learn how to publish your finished games to the App Store. By the end of this book, you will be able to create your own iOS games using Swift and SpriteKit.

Author : Hossam Ghareeb
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781785282362

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Application Development with Swift by Hossam Ghareeb Pdf

Develop highly efficient and appealing iOS applications by using the Swift language About This Book Develop a series of applications with Swift using the development kits and new/updated APIs Use the new features of iOS 8 to add new flavor to your applications A hands-on guide with detailed code snippets to aid you in developing powerful Swift applications Who This Book Is For If you are an iOS developer with experience in Objective-C, and wish to develop applications with Swift, then this book is ideal for you. Familiarity with the fundamentals of Swift is an added advantage but not a necessity. What You Will Learn Use playgrounds in Xcode to make the writing of Swift code productive and easy Get acquainted with the advanced features of Swift and make complete use of them in your code Add a new method for authentication to your app using Touch ID Develop health-related apps using HealthKit Take your apps to the next level of performance and capability using Metal Develop applications for wearables using WatchKit Use Notification Center to easily access all your notifications Make your users devices more stylish by using Apple's built-in Quick Type keyboard, instead of the native one In Detail After years of using Objective-C for developing apps for iOS/Mac OS, Apple now offers a new, creative, easy, and innovative programming language for application development, called Swift. Swift makes iOS application development a breeze by offering speed, security and power to your application development process. Swift is easy to learn and has awesome features such as being open source, debugging,interactive playgrounds, error handling model, and so on. Swift has simplified its memory management with Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) and it is compatible with Objective-C. This book has been created to provide you with the information and skills you need to use the new programming language Swift. The book starts with an introduction to Swift and code structure. Following this, you will use playgrounds to become familiar with the language in no time. Then the book takes you through the advanced features offered by Swift and how to use them with your old Objective-C code or projects. You will then learn to use Swift in real projects by covering APIs such as HealthKit, Metal, WatchKit, and Touch ID in each chapter. The book's easy to follow structure ensures you get the best start to developing applications with Swift. Style and approach The book achieves its end goal by dividing its content into two parts. Part 1 will take the readers, who are new to Swift, through its architecture and basics. Part 2 of the book will cover content on application development with Swift.

Author : Neil Smyth
Publisher : eBookFrenzy
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781951442279

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SwiftUI Essentials - iOS 14 Edition by Neil Smyth Pdf

The goal of this book is to teach the skills necessary to build iOS 14 applications using SwiftUI, Xcode 12 and the Swift 5.3 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 5.3 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 in addition to observable, state and environment objects, as are key user interface design concepts such as modifiers, lists, tabbed views, context menus, user interface navigation, and outline groups. The book also includes chapters covering graphics drawing, user interface animation, view transitions and gesture handling, WidgetKit, document-based apps and SiriKit integration. 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 14 using SwiftUI. Assuming you are ready to download the iOS 14 SDK and Xcode 12 and have an Apple Mac system you are ready to get started.

Author : Chuck Gaffney
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781784399115

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iOS 9 Game Development Essentials by Chuck Gaffney Pdf

Design, build, and publish an iOS game from scratch using the stunning features of iOS 9 About This Book Create storyboards in Xcode from concept to code and design Chalk out your game's overall navigation and structure Work with 2D and 3D game development tools Who This Book Is For This book is intended for game developers who wish to develop 2D and 3D games for iPhone and iPad. If you are a developer from another platform, or game engine such as Android or Unity, a current iOS developer wishing to learn more about Swift and the latest features of iOS 9, or even if you are new to game development, then this book is for you. Some prior programming knowledge is recommended, but not required. What You Will Learn Familiarise yourself with both basic and advanced Swift game development code Understand the structure and flow of a typical iOS app Work with the SpriteKit framework to make 2D games, sprites, and overlays Discover 3D game development with SceneKit Visually design levels and game assets with XCode 7's latest features Explore the concept of component-based structuring with iOS 9's Gameplaykit Beta test and publish your game with iTunes Connect In Detail Game development has always been a combination of programming and art, and mobile game development is no exception to this rule. The iOS platform has been both a staple in the ever-growing mobile game market, as well as a launching point for many game developers (hobby and career-wise). The features and frameworks available in iOS 9 continue to cater to the synergy of design and computer engineering, using tools that allow developers to take a game idea from concept to application in record time. Whether you are new to iOS and game development as a whole, or are an experienced programmer wanting to learn the latest features of the platform, iOS 9 Game Development Essentials will provide you with crucial insight into this widely used platform. Starting with the Swift programming language, this book gets the ball rolling with code concepts and game-centric code samples right from the get-go, giving you get a solid understanding of Apple's cutting-edge programming language. The book takes you through iOS game development concepts and introduces the various frameworks that allow you to develop robust, reusable, and intelligent game components in both 2D and 3D game environments. Style and approach This book is a step-by-step guide into the code and concepts of iOS apps. Each chapter contains diagrams that showcase the features of the platform, along with code samples from Apple and code samples exclusive to this book.

Author : Chris Eidhof,Airspeed Velocity
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : Swift (Computer program language)
ISBN : 1523831715

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Advanced Swift by Chris Eidhof,Airspeed Velocity Pdf

Advanced Swift takes you through Swift's features, from low-level programming to high-level abstractions. In this book, we'll write about advanced concepts in Swift programming. If you have read the Swift Programming Guide, and want to explore more, this book is for you. Swift is a great language for systems programming, but also lends itself for very high-level programming. We'll explore both high-level topics (for example, programming with generics and protocols), as well as low-level topics (for example, wrapping a C library and string internals).