iOS 18 Programming for Beginners: Learn iOS development with Swift 6, Xcode 16, and iOS 18 – your path to App Store success

Embark on an exciting iOS app development journey with Swift 6, Xcode 16, and iOS 18. This hands-on guide equips you with the skills to create captivating apps and thrive in the competitive App Store landscape.

Key FeaturesExperience iOS 18 and Swift 6 through hands-on projectsBuild your first iOS apps, complete with user-friendly interfaces using UIKitLearn best practices from an experienced developer for robust app designBook Description

Want to turn your app idea into reality? iOS 18 Programming for Beginners is a guide that revolves around building a journal app, designed to teach you practical iOS development skills from the ground up. Through this approach, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Xcode programming and progress through building a UI and filling it with functionality.

Starting with the fundamentals of Swift 6, you’ll learn how to construct user interfaces using storyboards and segues before diving into essential iOS concepts like table views, data handling, and map integration. The step-by-step tutorials guide you through key tasks such as persisting data with JSON, creating custom views, and integrating media into your apps. You’ll also discover how to enhance your apps using Apple Intelligence, incorporating machine learning and smart features to create cutting-edge iOS applications. The final chapters focus on crucial aspects of app development, including Swift Testing to ensure your app is robust, and submitting your app to the App Store—demystifying the journey from development to deployment.

Whether you’re a beginner or transitioning to iOS development, this guide will equip you with the skills needed to create and publish your own apps.

What you will learnLearn the foundations of using Xcode 16 and Swift 6Implement the latest iOS 18 features through a hands-on example appBuild responsive iOS apps using UIKitCreate location-based apps using Core Location and MapKitImplement concurrency in Swift for asynchronous programmingBuild iOS apps using industry-standard design patterns and practicesEnhance apps with Apple Intelligence to leverage machine learningTest apps with Swift Testing to ensure it meets quality standardsWho this book is for

This iOS programming 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 ContentsExploring XcodeSimple Values and TypesConditionals and OptionalsRange Operators and LoopsCollection TypesFunctions and ClosuresClasses, Structures, and EnumerationsProtocols, Extensions, and Error HandlingSwift ConcurrencySetting Up the User InterfaceBuilding Your User Interface Finishing Up Your User Interface Modifying App ScreensGetting Started with MVC and Table Views Getting Data into Table Views Passing Data between View ControllersGetting Started with Core Location and MapKit Getting Started with JSON Files Getting Started with Custom Views Getting Started with the Camera and Photo Library Getting Started with Search Getting Started with Collection ViewsGetting Started with SwiftData Getting Started with SwiftUI Getting Started with Swift Testing Getting Started with Apple Intelligence Testing and Submitting Your App to the App Store

From the Publisher

Key topics covered

Learn how to code with Swift

iOS 18 Programming for Beginners offers a gradual learning curve, starting at the very beginning of Swift coding. As the book progresses, you’ll move from “Hello World” to building applications with Swift in no time.

Build functional UIkit interfaces

This book perfectly complements your SwiftUI library, as you’ll gain practical experience working with UIkit. Find out what makes UIkit a popular choice for many businesses, and expand your skillset to become a more versatile developer.

Explore the latest from Apple

You have surely already heard about Apple Intelligence, but how can it be used for app development? This book will show you, alongside all the other topics on the frontier of Apple development, such as SwiftUI, SwiftData, Swift Testing, and more.

Learn through practice

Throughout the book, you’ll work on a hands-on example that implements each component practically. Whether it’s designing a UI or configuring a data model, the book will provide detailed instructions illustrating each activity.

In this ninth edition, you’ll follow an example journal application with updated instructions and Swift 6 features.

Complemented by code in action videos, you can watch every step of screen navigation in video format. This visual representation of coding for each code block ensures clarity on what to code and where to type it.

Discover Packt’s literature for app developers

iOS 18 Programming for Beginners, Ninth Edition

Learn Swift coding from scratchBuild a complete app guided by step-by-step instructions and screenshotsPrepare your app UI for mobile

101 UX Principles, Second Edition

Work with user expectations, not against themMake interactive elements obvious and discoverableOptimize your interface for mobile

Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma, Second Edition

Create high-quality designs that cater to your users’ needsMaster mobile-first design and responsive design conceptsCraft immersive prototypes with conditional prototyping and variables

SwiftUI Cookbook, Third Edition

Create stunning user-friendly apps with SwiftUICreate powerful data visualizations with SwiftUI ChartsEnhance user engagement with modern animations and transitions

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing; 9th ed. edition (December 9, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 584 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1836204892
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836204893
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.7 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.61 x 7.5 x 9.25 inches