Beginning iOS 12 & Swift App Development: Develop iOS Apps with Xcode 10, Swift 4, Core ML 2, ARKit 2 and more

by Greg Lim

In this book, we take you on a fun, hands-on and pragmatic journey to learning iOS12 application development using Swift. You'll start building your first iOS app within minutes. Every section is written in a bite-sized manner and straight to the point as I don't want to waste your time (and most certainly mine) on the content you don't need. In the end, you will have the skills to create an app and submit it to the app store. In the course of this book, we will

Chapter 1 - Working with Xcode and Swift to build a BMI calculator app.
Chapter 2 - Build a Quotes app using Table View
Chapter 3 - Create a To Do List app where we create, read, update and delete to-do items
Chapter 4 - Implement data persistency to our To Do List app using Core Data
Chapter 5 - Improve our To Do List app by adding images and implementing swipe deletion
Chapter 6 - Build a cryptocurrency price tracker app which retrieves prices via an API
Chapter 7 - Build a image detection app using machine learning with Core ML 2 and Create ML
Chapter 8 - Create an Augmented Reality app with ARKit
Chapter 9 - Publish our app on to the App store The goal of this book is to teach you iOS development in a manageable way without overwhelming you. We focus only on the essentials and cover the material in a hands-on practice manner for you to code along. About the Reader No previous knowledge on iOS development required, but you should have basic programming knowledge. About the Author Greg Lim is a technologist and author of several programming books. Greg has many years in teaching programming in tertiary institutions and he places special emphasis on learning by doing.

177 pages, Paperback

Published February 17, 2019

Reviews

[Lawrence]

The book dives into essential concepts like building apps with SwiftUI, utilizing ARKit for augmented reality experiences, and developing widgets with Xcode 14. It’s an ideal resource for both beginners and intermediate developers, guiding readers through the process of creating powerful iOS apps, while also exploring the latest features in iOS 16.

One of the standout features of the book is how it emphasizes hands-on learning. The author breaks down complex topics into digestible lessons, offering practical examples and real-world scenarios, which help readers better understand the development process. It covers everything from setting up your development environment to testing and deploying apps, making it a solid foundation for any iOS developer.

For those interested in professional mobile app development, the article https://www.cogniteq.com/mobile-app-d... on Cogniteq about mobile app development complements this book well. It highlights essential features of modern mobile apps, touching on areas such as user interface design, app performance, and integration with various mobile technologies—critical factors when designing applications that stand out in today's market. Combining insights from both the book and the article offers a well-rounded approach to building innovative and efficient mobile apps.

[Donald Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is really excellent material! The only reason I put lower rating is that materials like this can't stay without updates. Almost nobody is using iOS 13 anymore. Many apps do not even work with it! So no use of learning coding about outdated stuff. Besides, I prefer Android. And I hired android app development services just because I don't want our apps to have any problem with usage.

[Anton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book looks like a great resource for anyone starting out with iOS development. The hands-on approach and practical projects really align with what I’ve seen from top mobile web application development services—focusing on essential skills without overwhelming beginners. Definitely worth checking out!

[German Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but lack more readable code expained.

I hope the author do another more extender and graphical content of his books with more details and do not skip highlights.