iOS 10 Programming for Beginners

Craig Clayton

Dec 2016 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

Begin your iOS mobile application development journey with this accessible, practical guideAbout This BookUse Swift 3 and latest iOS 10 features to build awesome apps for iPhone and iPadExplore and use a wide range of Apple development tools to become a confident iOS developerFrom prototype to App Store—find out how to build an app from start to finish!Who This Book Is For

This book is for beginners who want to be able to create iOS applications. If you have some programming experience, this book is a great way to get a full understanding of how to create an iOS application from scratch and submit it to the App Store. You do not need any knowledge of Swift or any prior programming experience.

What You Will LearnGet to grips with Swift 3 and Xcode, the building blocks of Apple developmentGet to know the fundamentals of Swift, including variables, constants, and control flowDiscover the distinctive design principles that define the iOS user experienceSee how to prototype your app with Swift's Playgrounds featureBuild a responsive UI that looks great on a range of devicesFind out how to use CoreLocation to add location services to your appAdd push notifications to your appMake your app able to be used on both iPhone and iPadIn Detail

You want to build iOS applications for iPhone and iPad—but where do you start? Forget sifting through tutorials and blog posts, this is a direct route into iOS development, taking you through the basics and showing you how to put the principles into practice. With every update, iOS has become more and more developer-friendly, so take advantage of it and begin building applications that might just take the App Store by storm!

Whether you're an experienced programmer or a complete novice, this book guides you through every facet of iOS development. From Xcode and Swift—the building blocks of modern Apple development—and Playgrounds for beginners, one of the most popular features of the iOS development experience, you'll quickly gain a solid foundation to begin venturing deeper into your development journey. For the experienced programmer, jump right in and learn the latest iOS 10 features.

You'll also learn the core elements of iOS design, from tables to tab bars, as well as more advanced topics such as gestures and animations that can give your app the edge. Find out how to manage databases, as well as integrating standard elements such as photos, GPS into your app. With further guidance on beta testing with TestFlight, you'll quickly learn everything you need to get your project on the App Store!

Style and approach

Created for anyone that wants to build their first iOS application, this book offers practical, actionable guidance through iOS development. Combining engaging visuals with accessible, step-by-step instructiona and explanation, this book will not only develop the your understanding, but also show you how to put your knowledge to work.

About the author

Craig Clayton is a self-taught, Senior iOS Engineer at Adept Mobile, which specializes in building mobile experiences primarily for NBA and NFL teams. He also volunteers as the organizer of the Suncoast iOS meetup group in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, and prepares presentations and hands-on talks for the group as well as for other groups in the community. He has worked with both adults and kids who wish to start learning how to program, or those who aspire to become iOS developers. On top of all that, starting in 2017 Craig has plans to launch Cocoa Academy online, which will specialize in bringing a diverse list of iOS courses. The courses will range from building apps to games for all programming levels.