Mastering iOS 14 Programming: Build professional-grade iOS 14 applications with Swift 5.3 and Xcode 12.4 , Fourth Edition

Mario Eguiluz Alebicto

Chris Barker

Donny Wals

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4.7 (15 Ratings)

Paperback Mar 2021 558 pages 4th Edition

Mario Eguiluz Alebicto

Chris Barker

Donny Wals

₹4096.99

4.7 (15 Ratings)

Paperback Mar 2021 558 pages 4th Edition

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Explore the world of iOS app development through practical examples
Understand core iOS programming concepts such as Core Data, networking, and the Combine framework
Extend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilities, widgets, App Clips, Dark Mode, and animations

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Mastering iOS 14 development isn’t a straightforward task, but this book can help you do just that. With the help of Swift 5.3, you’ll not only learn how to program for iOS 14 but also be able to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that reflects industry best practices. This updated fourth edition of the iOS 14 book will help you to build apps and get to grips with real-world app development flow. You’ll find detailed background information and practical examples that will help you get hands-on with using iOS 14's new features. The book also contains examples that highlight the language changes in Swift 5.3. As you advance through the chapters, you'll see how to apply Dark Mode to your app, understand lists and tables, and use animations effectively. You’ll then create your code using generics, protocols, and extensions and focus on using Core Data, before progressing to perform network calls and update your storage and UI with the help of sample projects. Toward the end, you'll make your apps smarter using machine learning, streamline the flow of your code with the Combine framework, and amaze users by using Vision framework and ARKit 4.0 features. By the end of this iOS development book, you’ll be able to build apps that harness advanced techniques and make the best use of iOS 14’s features.

Who is this book for?

This book is for developers with some experience in iOS programming who want to enhance their application development skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift.

What you will learn

Build a professional iOS application using Xcode 12.4 and Swift 5.3
Create impressive new widgets for your apps with iOS 14
Extend the audience of your app by creating an App Clip
Improve the flow of your code with the Combine framework
Enhance your app by using Core Location
Integrate Core Data to persist information in your app
Train and use machine learning models with Core ML
Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 4 and the Vision framework

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Jimmy Brown Apr 21, 2021

If you want to learn how to program iOS apps correctly and not just some hacked together ToDo app this is the book for you. It explains things simply for you to understand while also going in-depth to make sure you understand the topic. It also has some advanced topics like ARKit and Machine Learning so even experienced iOS Developers have something to learn.It begins by giving an update on iOS 14 and Swift 5.3 with things like WidgetKit, App Clips, user privacy, and Dark Mode. Then it jumps you right in the basis of all app making of using lists and tables. It's over 550 pages of material that you will reference constantly even after you finish the book.The only knock on the book is it doesn’t cover the new features of the language in Swift 5.4. While they are features that are for the more seasoned developer it would have been nice to have in here.From idea to submitting your app to the App Store this book has you covered.

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Nicholas Apr 01, 2021

The book kicks off with an update on whats new in iOS 14. Its a good summary to get you up to speed with the latest features like WidgetKit and swift 5.3. I wish there was some info on swift 5.4 in here...Some of the book covers pretty elementary topics like fetching/displaying data from networks in tableviews and having a detail screen give more info, however my favorite chapters in here cover much more interesting topics like: ARKit (augmented reality), WidgetKit, XCTest, and Core ML (machine learning).It's these these more advance topics that really add value to the book and they are why I am rating the book 5 stars. I hope you find the same value in it that I did.

Juan Catalan Apr 19, 2021

In order to take full advantage of this book, you will need to be familiar with iOS development with Swift. This is the perfect book if you want to enhance your skills with the latest iOS 14 APIs. If you do not have iOS development experience with Swift, you will not be able to follow the book.The book follows a gradual approach and as you progress thru the chapters, the apps and the code get more complex. The first few chapters walk you thru the APIs needed to build the typical master-detail app. The other chapters introduce more complex APIs such as Core Data, Location Services, Core ML and the Vision framework. The chapters are independent and it’s perfectly fine to skip to the chapter you’re interested in. The code in the book is very accurate and functional. All the code listed in the book is in a GitHub repository. For each chapter in the book, the repository includes starter and completed projects.The authors did a very good job, not only explaining very popular iOS 14 APIs, but also introducing a few chapters with very important concepts in iOS development. Two chapters exclusively dedicated to Swift programming language features: the type system, protocols, generics and extensions. One chapter dedicated to ensuring the app quality with unit tests and UI tests, and the importance of tests when you refactor your app. And the last chapter dedicated to the submission of your app to the App Store with a step-by-step guide.In summary, this book is a complete treaty on iOS development. After reading the book and using the excellent code samples, you’ll be able to master iOS development and submit your apps to the App Store.I am a professional iOS developer with more than 10 years of iOS development experience. I have contributed to more than 30 published apps in the App Store, some of them with millions of users.Disclaimer: I am one of the technical reviewers of this book and during several months I worked with the authors. I tested the sample code, and I verified the accuracy of the code samples.

Tati Jun 15, 2021

Overall, I’d recommend this book. It’s great to have the first chapter covering the new APIs in iOS 14. The chapters on testing, animations and protocol extensions were great to dive into. The testing chapter also covers mocking and accessibility. Also has a dedicated chapter to Combine, and things like ML & AI if you’re into that. I wish the code-highlighting in the book wasn’t black & white. There are also a handful of references to @IBOutlet throughout the book and it'd have been great to see that replaced. I think it’s a great book for someone who understands iOS development at a working level and is looking for a complete reference to help them solve problems.

Tom Apr 29, 2021

It is always to improve your skills as an iOS developer and keep up to date with the latest tech stack, this book certainly helps you do that even if you're a seasoned iOS pro.

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