Embark on an exciting iOS app development journey with Swift 5.9, Xcode 15, and iOS 17. This hands-on guide equips you with the skills to create captivating apps and thrive in the competitive App Store landscape.

Key Features

• Dive into the latest iOS 17 features and Swift 5.9 through hands-on projects
• Develop robust apps with top design patterns used by professionals
• Expand your app's reach by effortlessly converting it for iPad, Mac, and visionOS

Book Description

In a world with nearly 2 million apps on the App Store, the demand for skilled iOS developers has never been higher. "iOS 17 Programming for Beginners, Eighth Edition" is your gateway to this lucrative and dynamic field. This hands-on guide is tailored for those who are new to iOS and takes you on a journey from learning the Swift language to crafting your own app and seeing it thrive on the App Store.

Our approach is hands-on and practical. Each chapter is designed to be a stepping stone in your development journey, providing step-by-step tutorials, real-life examples, and clear explanations of complex concepts. As you progress, you'll not only be skilled in Swift but also incorporate cutting-edge technologies into your apps. You'll learn how to publish your creations and harness the power of iOS 17 through a straightforward and easy to program example app divided into manageable parts.

By the time you've completed this book, you'll possess the skills and knowledge to not only develop and publish captivating apps but also leverage online resources to continually enhance your app development prowess.

What you will learn

• Discover the world of Xcode 15 and Swift 5.9, laying the foundation for your iOS development journey
• Implement the latest iOS 17 features through a hands-on example app, ensuring your apps remain innovative and engaging
• Build and deploy iOS apps using industry-standard design patterns and best practices.
• Implement the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern to create robust and organized applications
• Expand your app's reach by effortlessly converting it for iPad, Mac, and visionOS
• Dive into UIKit, the essential framework for large-scale iOS projects

Who this book is for

This book is tailored for individuals with minimal coding experience who are new to the world of Swift and iOS app development. A basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended.

Table of Contents

1. Exploring Xcode
2. Simple Values and Types
3. Conditionals and Optionals
4. Range Operators and Loops
5. Collection Types
6. Functions and Closures
7. Classes, Structures, and Enumerations
8. Protocols, Extensions, and Error Handling
9. Swift Concurrency
10. Setting Up the User Interface
11. Building the user interface
12. Finishing Up Your User Interface
13. Modifying App Screen
14. Getting Started with MVC and Table Views
15. Getting Data into Table Views
16. Passing Data Between View Controllers
17. Getting Started with Core Location and MapKi
18. Getting Started with JSON Files
19. Getting Started with Custom Views
20. Getting Started with Camera and Photo Library
21. Getting Started with Search
22. Getting Started with Collection Views
23. Getting Started with SwiftData
24. Getting Started with SwiftUI
25. Getting Started with Widgets
26. Getting Started with visionOS
27. Testing and Submitting Your App to the App Store

About the Author

Ahmad Sahar is a trainer, presenter, and consultant at Tomafuwi Productions, specializing in conducting training courses for macOS and iOS, macOS Support Essentials certification courses, and iOS Development courses. He is a member of the DevCon iOS and MyCocoaHeads online communities in Malaysia and has conducted presentations and talks for both groups. In his spare time, he likes building and programming LEGO Mindstorms robots.