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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. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format. 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 Exploring Xcode Simple Values and Types Conditionals and Optionals Range Operators and Loops Collection Types Functions and Closures Classes, Structures, and Enumerations Protocols, Extensions, and Error Handling Swift Concurrency Setting Up the User Interface Building the user interface Finishing Up Your User Interface Modifying App Screen Getting Started with MVC and Table Views Getting Data into Table Views Passing Data Between View Controllers Getting Started with Core Location and MapKi Getting Started with JSON Files Getting Started with Custom Views Getting Started with Camera and Photo Library Getting Started with Search Getting Started with Collection Views Getting Started with SwiftData Getting Started with SwiftUI Getting Started with Widgets Getting Started with visionOS Testing and Submitting Your App to the App Store Review: Nice gentle introduction to a complex topic that won't turn away a beginner - Sometimes, as a iOS developer you don't know what to recommend, as a gentle introduction, to colleagues who take their first steps into the world of app creation. I'm always on the lookout for resources that strike the right balance between depth and accessibility. "iOS 17 Programming for Beginners," By Ahmad Sahar, the eighth edition in its series, is one such resource I've come across that serves as an excellent starting point for those new to the field. The book is thoughtfully updated with the latest features of iOS 17, macOS 14.0 Sonoma, and Xcode 15, making it a timely and relevant guide for budding developers. It revolves around building "JRNL," a journal app that not only teaches in a practical way the technical skills necessary for an entry in iOS development. What sets this book apart is its immersive approach to XcodeโAppleโs IDE. The guided gradual exploration of the Swift programming language allows even those with a modest programming background to grasp the complexities of Swift, a language that, in the hands of a novice, can often be daunting. The progression through the book is logical and well-structured, with readers first learning to construct a user interface with storyboards and segues, before diving into the mechanics of table views, data handling, maps and location services. The step-by-step approach to adding functionality like JSON data persistence, custom views, and media integration is commendable. It respects a gradual learning curve without oversimplifying the process. The book encourages readers to refine their apps and expand their knowledge digging deeper and starting to familiarise with other source of information. This book provides at least an initial steps level coverage of cutting-edge features like SwiftData and SwiftUI, as well as an introduction to visionOSโApple's newest venture into augmented reality computing. The final chapters are dedicated to an often-overlooked but crucial aspect of app developmentโthe testing and App Store submission process. This demystifies the journey from development to deployment, a path that many new developers find intimidating. In my professional opinion, "iOS 17 Programming for Beginners" is more than just an instructional manual; it's a comprehensive companion for those starting their journey in iOS development. I confidently recommend it to my junior colleagues, as I believe it will give them a gentle introduction that won't turn them down from their initial steps. Review: Kaufempfehlung - Sehr gutes Buch um in das Thema mal wirklich einzusteigen!







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C**N
Nice gentle introduction to a complex topic that won't turn away a beginner
Sometimes, as a iOS developer you don't know what to recommend, as a gentle introduction, to colleagues who take their first steps into the world of app creation. I'm always on the lookout for resources that strike the right balance between depth and accessibility. "iOS 17 Programming for Beginners," By Ahmad Sahar, the eighth edition in its series, is one such resource I've come across that serves as an excellent starting point for those new to the field. The book is thoughtfully updated with the latest features of iOS 17, macOS 14.0 Sonoma, and Xcode 15, making it a timely and relevant guide for budding developers. It revolves around building "JRNL," a journal app that not only teaches in a practical way the technical skills necessary for an entry in iOS development. What sets this book apart is its immersive approach to XcodeโAppleโs IDE. The guided gradual exploration of the Swift programming language allows even those with a modest programming background to grasp the complexities of Swift, a language that, in the hands of a novice, can often be daunting. The progression through the book is logical and well-structured, with readers first learning to construct a user interface with storyboards and segues, before diving into the mechanics of table views, data handling, maps and location services. The step-by-step approach to adding functionality like JSON data persistence, custom views, and media integration is commendable. It respects a gradual learning curve without oversimplifying the process. The book encourages readers to refine their apps and expand their knowledge digging deeper and starting to familiarise with other source of information. This book provides at least an initial steps level coverage of cutting-edge features like SwiftData and SwiftUI, as well as an introduction to visionOSโApple's newest venture into augmented reality computing. The final chapters are dedicated to an often-overlooked but crucial aspect of app developmentโthe testing and App Store submission process. This demystifies the journey from development to deployment, a path that many new developers find intimidating. In my professional opinion, "iOS 17 Programming for Beginners" is more than just an instructional manual; it's a comprehensive companion for those starting their journey in iOS development. I confidently recommend it to my junior colleagues, as I believe it will give them a gentle introduction that won't turn them down from their initial steps.
K**R
Kaufempfehlung
Sehr gutes Buch um in das Thema mal wirklich einzusteigen!
A**N
Excellent book
The book builds a complete app from scratch. Each chapter adds a new feature and introduces you to new concepts. Do not skip any chapter and make sure you re-read each chapter. Must follow the instructions to build the app yourself in Xcode. By the time you finish the book you'll be confident enough to build your own app and publish it in app store.
J**X
You will learn how to write an IOS app the right way, and get pretty good at it by the last chapter
I'm almost done with the book, 2 chapters left, and I learned how to write an IOS app both ways, one using the designer interface and the other in pure code. Without this book, I would still be clueless and would have never got the kick start that I needed. The book is very hard to follow, and writing out the code examples became more and more difficult as I progressed through the book, to the point where my code didn't match up in certain spots and I had to cheat and use the GitHub code to fix my code. Without the book, I would have never learned the rules to IOS, the nomenclature of the parts or components, and the details in what is possible with storing data on a phone, or using a cloud data source. For me, I spent 5 Sundays with the book, and it would take me about 7 Sundays to complete the lessons. There are a couple of typos in the book; mistakes, and some parts are misleading in the Map section. So when I started my ambition to write a phone app, being nudged by my friends, I was going to order about 3 books, one being a Cookbook, but refrained and just ordered this one, which was the right choice after all. I'm not about to try another book to learn, and spend more time learning using this method, so I can't comment on other books on this subject, for I'm going straight to code and will start building my app next week.
K**R
1 of 2 books that got me hooked on learning Swift
Love this book. It's a thick one and I highly recommend it. I started out with next to no knowledge of programming. I bought a book that showed me how to make a few quick apps but it was this book that went into extended detail to explain concepts like data types. I could say more but long reviews are annoying. I'm a beginner who gained a lot of confidence to keep at it because of this book. That's all you really need to know.
F**2
I had high hopes
Let me start off by saying I have some rudimentary programming experience and, wanting to learn Swift, this seemed like a good place to start. The book starts off easy enough. The lessons are basic and the walkthroughs are helpful. Unfortunately, when I got to chapter 6 (of 27), things started to go off the rails. There are lines of code introduced that have no explanation and, as a true beginner in Swift, are very puzzling. I followed the "for more information" links, but they only take the reader to the Apple created Swift Programming Language reference site, which is a kind of online Swift encyclopedia. And if you're a beginner looking to set your head spinning, this is the site to visit! So I guess I have to look for "more basic than beginner" literature to get up to speed, because this book lost me early on.
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