Summary
Learn to create professional-grade iOS applications for the App Store using the latest iOS 12 features and other helpful tools
Key Features
- Explore the distinctive design principles that define the iOS user experience
- Train and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create ML
- Delve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKitDynamics
Book Description
With Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers.
This Learning Path is a direct route to iOS development, which will take you through the basics and help you put principles into practice. For experienced programmers, this book will help you gain insights into the latest iOS 12 features. This book is also useful for beginners who want to gain expertise in iOS development. You'll start with an introduction to iOS development, Xcode, and Swift. To give your app the edge, you'll get up to speed with advanced iOS topics, such as gestures and animations. Next, you will understand the latest Swift 4.2 and iOS 12 developments by incorporating new features, such as the latest in notifications, custom-UI notifications, maps, and recent additions in SiriKit. With these tools, you'll be able to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices.
By the end of the book, you will have the confidence to build iOS 12 applications that harness advanced techniques and make the best use of the latest features.
This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products:
- iOS 12 Programming for Beginners - Third Edition by Craig Clayton
- Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition by Donny Wals
What you will learn
- Build a responsive user interface (UI) and add privacy to your custom-rich notifications
- Set up SiriKit to add voice for Siri shortcuts
- Integrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensions
- Use TestFlight to collect feedback before releasing your apps on the App Store
- Use Auto Layout to create complex layouts that look visually appealing on any device
- Enhance your app by building your own profiling tools
- Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2
Who this book is for
If you are completely new to Swift, iOS, or programming and want to become an expert in developing iOS applications, this Learning Path is for you. You'll also find this Learning Path useful if you're an experienced programmer looking to explore the latest iOS 12 features.
About the authors
Craig Clayton - Craig Clayton is a self-taught, senior iOS engineer at Adept Mobile, specializing in building mobile experiences for NBA and NFL teams. He also volunteered as the organizer of the Suncoast iOS meetup group in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area for three years, preparing presentations and hands-on talks for this group and other groups in the community. He has also launched Cocoa Academy online, which specializes in bringing a diverse list of iOS courses, ranging from building apps to games for all programming levels, to the market.
Donny Wals - Donny Wals is a passionate, curious, iOS developer from The Netherlands. With several years of experience in building apps and sharing knowledge under his belt, Donny is a respected member of the iOS development community. Donny enjoys delivering talks on smaller and larger scales to share his knowledge and experiences with his peers. In addition to sharing knowledge, Donny loves learning more about iOS, Apple's frameworks and development in general. This eagerness to learn has made him into a versatile iOS developer with knowledge of a significant number of Apple's frameworks and tools. During WWDC you will often find Donny binge-watching the talks that Apple engineers deliver to introduce new features and frameworks.
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