This book covers iOS 13 app design fundamentals using the latest Swift 5.1 programming language, Xcode 11 and iOS 13.1 SDK.The author assumes you have no experience in app development. The book starts with the installation of the required programming environment and setting up the simulators. Then, the simplest Hello World app is developed step by step. In the next chapter, basics of the Swift 5 programming language are given with practical examples. Screenshots and code snippets are clearly given in the book to guide the reader. After the Swift lecture, 7 complete apps (including a 2D game) are developed in separate chapters. As the reader follows the development of the example apps, he/she will learn designing user interfaces, connecting interface objects to code, developing efficient Swift code and testing the app on simulators and real devices.Chapters of the book and the contents of these chapters are as follows: Chapter 1. Introduction: General info and the steps of developing an iOS app.Chapter 2. Setting up your development environment: Installing Xcode, setting up signing identities, viewing/adding simulators and real devices.Chapter 3. Test drive - the Hello World: Creating a new Xcode project, adding and positioning user interface objects, building the project, running the developed app on the simulator and on the real device.Chapter 4. Swift programming language: Variables, constants, optionals, arrays, dictionaries, sets, if-else and switch-case decision making statements, for and while loops, functions, classes, objects and inheritance in Swift 5. Each concept is clearly explained step by step with code examples and screenshots.Chapter 5. Disco lights app: Using buttons and connecting actions to buttons in the code.Chapter 6. Body mass index (BMI) calculator app: Using input boxes, performing calculations and displaying the results on the screen.Chapter 7. Simple die roller app: Using random number generator functions, including image sets in your project, displaying images on the screen and changing the displayed image using Swift code.Chapter 8. Exercise calorie calculator app: Using global variables, creating tabbed apps and utilizing segmented controls.Chapter 9. Show my location app: Adding a map object to your app, setting required permissions, accessing GPS device and showing real time location on the map.Chapter 10. S.O.S. sender app: Adding SMS functionality, setting required permissions and sending real time location using SMS.Chapter 11. Bounce the ball game: Basics of SpriteKit that is used to develop 2D iOS games, adding objects to the game, sensing screen touches, moving game objects according to touches, combining all these and more to develop a complete 2D game.This book includes 212 figures and 101 code snippets that are used to explain app development concepts clearly. Full resolution colour figures and project files can be viewed and downloaded from the book's companion website: www.yamaclis.com/ios13swift5

In this book, we take you on a fun, hands-on and pragmatic journey to learning iOS13 application development using Swift. You'll start building your first iOS app within minutes. Every section is written in a bite-sized manner and straight to the point as I don't want to waste your time (and most certainly mine) on the content you don't need. In the end, you will have the skills to create an app and submit it to the app store. In the course of this book, we will cover: Chapter 1 - Working with Xcode and Swift to build a BMI calculator app. Chapter 2 - Build a Quotes app using Table View Chapter 3 - Create a To Do List app where we create, read, update and delete to-do items Chapter 4 - Implement data persistency to our To Do List app using Core Data Chapter 5 - Improve our To Do List app by adding images and implementing swipe deletion Chapter 6 - Build a cryptocurrency price tracker app which retrieves prices via an API Chapter 7 - Build a image detection app using machine learning with Core ML 2 and Create ML 2 Chapter 8 - Create an Augmented Reality app with ARKit Chapter 9 - Publish our app on to the App store Chapter 10 - SwiftUI Chapter 11 - Dark Mode Chapter 12 - Porting your iOS App to the Mac with Project Catalyst The goal of this book is to teach you iOS development in a manageable way without overwhelming you. We focus only on the essentials and cover the material in a hands-on practice manner for you to code along. About the Reader No previous knowledge on iOS development required, but you should have basic programming knowledge. About the Author Greg Lim is a technologist and author of several programming books. Greg has many years in teaching programming in tertiary institutions and he places special emphasis on learning by doing.

A step-by-step guide to learning iOS app development and exploring the latest Apple development tools Key FeaturesExplore the latest features of Xcode 11 and the Swift 5 programming language in this updated fourth editionKick-start your iOS programming career and have fun building your own iOS appsDiscover the new features of iOS 13 such as Dark Mode, iPad apps for Mac, SwiftUI, and moreBook Description iOS 13 comes with features ranging from Dark Mode and Catalyst through to SwiftUI and Sign In with Apple. If you're a beginner and are looking to experiment and work with these features to create your own apps, then this updated fourth edition gets you off to a strong start. The book offers a comprehensive introduction for programmers who are new to iOS, covering the entire process of learning the Swift language, writing your own apps, and publishing them on the App Store. This edition is updated and revised to cover the new iOS 13 features along with Xcode 11 and Swift 5. The book starts with an introduction to the Swift programming language, and how to accomplish common programming tasks with it. You'll then start building the user interface (UI) of a complete real-world app, using the latest version of Xcode, and also implement the code for views, view controllers, data managers, and other aspects of mobile apps. The book will then help you apply the latest iOS 13 features to existing apps, along with introducing you to SwiftUI, a new way to design UIs. Finally, the book will take you through setting up testers for your app, and what you need to do to publish your app on the App Store. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed with how to write and publish apps, and will be able to apply the skills you've gained to enhance your apps. What you will learnGet to grips with the fundamentals of Xcode 11 and Swift 5, the building blocks of iOS developmentUnderstand how to prototype an app using storyboardsDiscover the Model-View-Controller design pattern, and how to implement the desired functionality within the appImplement the latest iOS features such as Dark Mode and Sign In with AppleUnderstand how to convert an existing iPad app into a Mac appDesign, deploy, and test your iOS applications with industry patterns and practicesWho this book is for This book is for anyone who has programming experience but is completely new to Swift and iOS app development. Experienced programmers looking to explore the latest iOS 13 features will also find this book useful.

Learning to code can be tough, let alone figuring out how to build and publish iOS apps. iOS 13 & Swift 5 Programming is designed to be the ultimate beginner programming guide. We take you from knowing absolutely nothing about code and iOS development, and turn you into an app developer. You'll start off by learning the basics of the Swift programming language. Then you will move on to more complex topics such as Object-oriented Programming and Model View Controller.After you have learned the basics of programming, you will dive in to iOS development by building your very first app. As the chapters progress you will build more complex iPhone and iPad apps, working with tools and frameworks such as Maps, Core Data, Networking, Gestures, and more.The book is rich with projects and exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned. By the end of the book you will have built multiple apps and you will have to skills to develop and publish your very own iOS apps to the Apple App Store.This book is based on the highly popular courses created by Devslopes that have been watched by over 350,000 students worldwide. The need for iOS developers has never been greater and this book could help you build your first app or land your dream job.

A step-by-step guide to learning iOS app development and exploring the latest Apple development tools Key Features Explore the latest features of Xcode 11 and the Swift 5 programming language in this updated fourth edition Kick-start your iOS programming career and have fun building your own iOS apps Discover the new features of iOS 13 such as Dark Mode, iPad apps for Mac, SwiftUI, and more Book Description iOS 13 comes with features ranging from Dark Mode and Catalyst through to SwiftUI and Sign In with Apple. If you're a beginner and are looking to experiment and work with these features to create your own apps, then this updated fourth edition gets you off to a strong start. The book offers a comprehensive introduction for programmers who are new to iOS, covering the entire process of learning the Swift language, writing your own apps, and publishing them on the App Store. This edition is updated and revised to cover the new iOS 13 features along with Xcode 11 and Swift 5. The book starts with an introduction to the Swift programming language, and how to accomplish common programming tasks with it. You'll then start building the user interface (UI) of a complete real-world app, using the latest version of Xcode, and also implement the code for views, view controllers, data managers, and other aspects of mobile apps. The book will then help you apply the latest iOS 13 features to existing apps, along with introducing you to SwiftUI, a new way to design UIs. Finally, the book will take you through setting up testers for your app, and what you need to do to publish your app on the App Store. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed with how to write and publish apps, and will be able to apply the skills you've gained to enhance your apps. What you will learn Get to grips with the fundamentals of Xcode 11 and Swift 5, the building blocks of iOS development Understand how to prototype an app using storyboards Discover the Model-View-Controller design pattern, and how to implement the desired functionality within the app Implement the latest iOS features such as Dark Mode and Sign In with Apple Understand how to convert an existing iPad app into a Mac app Design, deploy, and test your iOS applications with industry patterns and practices Who this book is for This book is for anyone who has programming experience but is completely new to Swift and iOS app development. Experienced programmers looking to explore the latest iOS 13 features will...

This book covers iOS 14 app design fundamentals using the latest Swift 5 programming language, Xcode 12 and iOS 14 SDK.The author assumes you have no experience in app development. The book starts with the installation of the required programming environment and setting up the simulators. Then, the simplest Hello World app is developed step by step. In the next chapter, basics of the Swift 5 programming language are given with practical examples. Screenshots and code snippets are clearly given in the book to guide the reader. After the Swift lecture, 8 complete apps (including a 2D game in SpriteKit and a 3D game in SceneKit) are developed in separate chapters. Both the mature UIKit and the newest SwiftUI frameworks are used for developing these apps. As the reader follows the development of the example apps, he/she will learn designing user interfaces, connecting interface objects to code, developing efficient Swift code and testing the app on simulators and real devices.Chapters of the book and the contents of these chapters are as follows: Chapter 1. Introduction: General info and the steps of developing an iOS app.Chapter 2. Setting up your development environment: Installing Xcode, setting up signing identities, viewing/adding simulators and real devices.Chapter 3. Test drive - the "Hello World" app: Creating a new Xcode project, adding and positioning user interface objects, building the project, running the developed app on the simulator and on the real device.Chapter 4. Swift programming language: Variables, constants, optionals, arrays, dictionaries, sets, if-else and switch-case decision making statements, for and while loops, functions, classes, objects and inheritance in Swift 5. Each concept is clearly explained step by step with code examples and screenshots.Chapter 5. Disco lights app: Using buttons and connecting actions to buttons in the code.Chapter 6. Body mass index (BMI) calculator app: Using input boxes, performing calculations and displaying the results on the screen.Chapter 7. Simple die roller app: Using random number generator functions, including image sets in your project, displaying images on the screen and changing the displayed image using Swift code.Chapter 8. Exercise calorie calculator app: Using global variables, creating tabbed apps and utilizing segmented controls.Chapter 9. Show my location app: Adding a map object to your app, setting required permissions, accessing GPS device and showing real time location on the map.Chapter 10. S.O.S. sender app: Adding SMS functionality, setting required permissions and sending real time location using SMS.Chapter 11. Bounce the ball game: Basics of SpriteKit that is used to develop 2D iOS games, adding objects to the game, sensing screen touches, moving game objects according to touches, combining all these and more to develop a complete 2D game.Chapter 12. Blue Capsule Hunter game: Basics of SceneKit that is used to develop 3D iOS games, adding objects to the game, moving objects, sensing screen touches, using score text and combining these concepts for developing a 3D game.This book includes 218 figures and 108 code snippets that are used to explain app development concepts clearly. Full resolution colour figures and project files can be viewed and downloaded from the book's companion website: www.yamaclis.com/ios14.

TAGLINE Build Your Dream iOS Apps: A Project-Based Learning Approach KEY FEATURES ● Gain a thorough understanding of core iOS development concepts and techniques, with a focus on practical application. ● Build five end-to-end iOS applications, including a to-do list app, a weather app, a fitness tracker with HealthKit, and an image recognition app with Core ML, to apply your skills in real-world scenarios. ● Understand the complete process of testing, debugging, and deploying your apps to the App Store, preparing you for real-world deployment. DESCRIPTION Ultimate iOS App Development Guide is your gateway to the dynamic world of iOS App development and guides you through the core concepts and techniques essential for iOS app creation. Each chapter delves into crucial components of iOS development, with clear explanations and practical examples to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Structured into 10 chapters, the book begins with fundamental concepts, providing a solid foundation for beginners. Each subsequent chapter builds on this foundation with practical projects, blending theoretical iOS and Swift concepts with hands-on implementation. These carefully selected projects are designed to develop your application development skills, whether you're a novice or looking to deepen your expertise. This book serves as a robust resource, supporting your growth as an iOS developer. You'll create exciting projects that range from a simple to-do list app to advanced projects like HealthKit and Core ML integration, helping you grasp specific concepts thoroughly. The book also covers the app distribution process to the App Store, making it a comprehensive resource for both budding developers and seasoned professionals looking to broaden their expertise. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Gain an overview of the iOS development ecosystem, including tools, frameworks, and key concepts. ● Learn the process of setting up your development environment and creating your first iOS app. ● Master the fundamental syntax and features of Swift programming language. ● Develop a fully functional to-do list app, learning core iOS development practices and UI design principles. ● Understand how to work with APIs by building a weather app that fetches real-time data. ● Explore how to integrate popular social media platforms into your app, allowing users to share content seamlessly. ● Build a fitness tracking app using HealthKit, learning to work with health data and sensors. ● Discover machine learning on iOS by creating an image recognition app with Core ML and Vision frameworks. ● Learn best practices for testing and debugging your apps, and understand the process of deploying your app to the App Store. ● Dive into advanced iOS development topics to enhance your skills and tackle more complex projects. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is tailored for budding iOS developers seeking a solid foundation, senior developers aiming to broaden their expertise, or mobile app architects looking to deepen their skills in iOS app development. This book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, making it a valuable resource for those aspiring to excel in the iOS domain. A basic understanding of programming concepts and familiarity with macOS would be a plus to understand this book better. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to iOS Development 2. Getting Started with iOS App Development 3. Swift Programming Language Basics 4. Building a To-Do List App 5. Developing a Weather App 6. Integrating Social Media 7. Creating Fitness Tracking App Using HealthKit 8. Building an Image Recognition App Using Core ML and VisionKit 9. Testing, Debugging, and Deployment 10. Advance Concepts Index