iOS App Development For Beginners: A Step-By-Step Practical Guide to Programming iOS Applications With Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, and Xcode

by Nathan Sebhastian

Code updated to use Xcode 16 and iOS 18.

iOS App Development For Beginners will teach you how to create professional iOS applications using Swift and its supporting libraries, such as SwiftUI and SwiftData, even if you’re just starting out.

Save time and learn up to 3x faster with a structured approach designed for beginners.

Each chapter breaks down complex topics into plain, easy-to-understand language with practical examples to ensure you learn by doing.

By the end of the book, you'll have built a working iOS app from scratch, gaining hands-on experience with modern iOS development.

What You'll Learn

Swift Master the core features of the Swift programming language.Xcode Understand the Xcode interface and use it for efficient app development.Building Apps: Create your first iOS application using Swift and Xcode.SwiftUI: Learn how to design beautiful, declarative interfaces.SwiftData: Store and manage app data efficiently using the latest database tools.Advanced Features: Access the iPhone gallery with PhotosUI, implement map views using MapKit, and create convenient widgets for apps.Legacy Tools: Get a solid understanding of UIKit, Storyboards, Segues, and other legacy development methods.Who is this for?

Aspiring iOS developers wanting a solid foundation in Swift and iOS app development.Swift beginners looking to dive into mobile development.Anyone who wants to become a confident iOS developer using Swift.This book is designed to be accessible, engaging, and easy to follow. You'll learn through real-world projects and practical examples, making complex concepts simpler and more enjoyable.

Each chapter introduces essential knowledge, and we dive into building projects as soon as you’re equipped with the basics.

Book Content

Here's what we will cover inside the

Chapter 1: Introduction to iOS Development
Chapter 2: Your First iOS Application
Chapter 3: Swift Playground and Variables
Chapter 4: Swift Basic Data Types and Operators
Chapter 5: Control Flow in Swift
Chapter 6: Swift Collections
Chapter 7: Swift Function and Closure
Chapter 8: Swift Objects - Class and Structure
Chapter 9: Enumeration, Protocol, and Extension
Chapter 10: Swift Libraries and Concurrency
Chapter 11: Introduction to SwiftUI
Chapter 12: Managing and Storing App Data With SwiftData
Chapter 13: Editing and Searching Task Data
Chapter 14: Delete, Filter and Sort Task Data
Chapter 15: Accessing the Photos Library and Saving Image
Chapter 16: Accessing Maps and Adding Locations
Chapter 17: Adding Location Detail and Look Around Feature
Chapter 18: Adding Application Widget
Chapter 19: Publishing to App Store
Chapter 20: Introduction to UIKit and Storyboard
Chapter 21: Storyboard Segue, Swipe Actions, and TableViewCell
Chapter 22: UIKit Programmatic Interface
Chapter 23: Getting Started With Core Data

We focus only on the essentials and immediately start a project once we cover the basic Swift knowledge.

436 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2024