Become a professional iOS developer with the most in-depth and advanced guide to Swift, Xcode 10, ARKit, and Core ML
Key FeaturesExplore the extensive world of iOS development through practical examplesGain detailed insights into core iOS programming concepts such as app extensions and performanceExtend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilitiesBook DescriptionThe 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 learnBuild a professional iOS application using Xcode 10 and Swift 4.2Use AutoLayout to create complex layouts that look great on every deviceDelve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKit DynamicsEnhance your app by using instruments and building your own profiling toolsIntegrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensionsTrain and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create MLCreate engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2Who this book is forIf 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 ContentsUITableView Touch-upA Better Layout with UICollectionViewCreating a Detail PageImmersing Your Users with AnimationUnderstanding the Swift Type SystemWriting Flexible Code with Protocols and GenericsImproving the Application StructureAdding Core Data to Your AppFetching and Displaying Data from the NetworkBeing Proactive with Background FetchSyncing Data with CloudKitUsing Augmented RealityImproving Apps With Location ServicesMaking Smarter Apps with CoreMLTracking Activity Using HealthKitStreamlining Experiences with SiriUsing Media in Your AppImplementing Rich NotificationsInstant Information with a Today ExtensionExchanging Data With Drag And DropImproved Discoverability with Spotlight and Universal LinksExtending iMessageEnsuring App Quality with TestsDiscovering Bottlenecks with InstrumentsOffloading Tasks with Ope
This is an extremely good book and one I wish I’d read earlier. It covers many topics even longer books I’ve read didn’t cover. Some topics - AR and machine learning - might be a bit obscure and not something you’d probably use, but they were still worth reading. The main strength of the book is its coding standards - it demonstrates an excellent use of Swift. It also covers topics like interface automation that other books didn’t cover. The only downside is that with the rise of IOS 13 and SwiftUI, its UIKit-based approach will soon be rendered obsolete.