Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition

Donny Wals

ISBN 10: 1789133203 / ISBN 13: 9781789133202

Published by Packt Publishing, 2018

Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition | Donny Wals | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2018 | Packt Publishing | EAN 9781789133202 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 114895696

Synopsis:

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 Description

The 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 for

If 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.

Table of Contents

1. UITableView Touch-up
2. A Better Layout with UICollectionView
3. Creating a Detail Page
4. Immersing Your Users with Animation
5. Understanding the Swift Type System
6. Writing Flexible Code with Protocols and Generics
7. Improving the Application Structure
8. Adding Core Data to Your App
9. Fetching and Displaying Data from the Network
10. Being Proactive with Background Fetch
11. Syncing Data with CloudKit
12. Using Augmented Reality
13. Improving Apps With Location Services
14. Making Smarter Apps with CoreML
15. Tracking Activity Using HealthKit
16. Streamlining Experiences with Siri
17. Using Media in Your App
18. Implementing Rich Notifications
19. Instant Information with a Today Extension
20. Exchanging Data With Drag And Drop
21. Improved Discoverability with Spotlight and Universal Links
22. Extending iMessage
23. Ensuring App Quality with Tests
24. Discovering Bottlenecks with Instruments
25. Offloading Tasks with Operations and GCD
26. Submitting Your App to the App Store

About the Author: 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu
Edition: 3rd Edition