Learning Swift – Second Edition

Develop the skills required to create compelling, maintainable, and robust iOS and OS X apps with Swift
About This BookWrite expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on tutorialUnveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into realityThis book is packed with real-life examples to help you implement concepts as you learnWho This Book Is ForIf you are looking to build iOS or OS X apps using the most modern technology, this book is ideal for you. You will find this book especially useful if you are new to programming or if you are yet to develop for iOS or OS X. No prior programming exposure is required.
What You Will LearnForm a solid understanding of the Swift 2 languageGet to know the practical aspects of how a computer program actually worksUnderstand the paradigms used by Apple's frameworks so you are not intimidated by themUtilize the vast resources written in Objective-C to better inform your Swift programmingDevelop a basic portfolio of Swift code by learning the critical conceptsExperience both object-oriented and functional programmingGet to know the new coding techniques made available by Swift 2Discover resources to ensure you never stop becoming a better developerIn DetailSwift is Apple's new programming language and the future of iOS and OS X app development. It is a high-performance language that feels like a modern scripting language. On the surface, Swift is easy to jump into, but it has complex underpinnings that are critical to becoming proficient at turning an idea into reality.
This book is an approachable, step-by-step introduction into programming with Swift for everyone. It begins by giving you an overview of the key features through practical examples and progresses to more advanced topics that help differentiate the proficient developers from the mediocre ones. It covers important concepts such as Variables, Optionals, Closures, Generics, and Memory Management. Mixed in with those concepts, it also helps you learn the art of programming such as maintainability, useful design patterns, and resources to further your knowledge. This all culminates in writing a basic iOS app that will get you well on your way to turning your own app ideas into reality.
Style and approachThis is an approachable, step-by-step guide to programming in Swift 2. Each topic is separated into compressible sections that are full of practical examples and easy-to-understand explanations. Each section builds on the previous topics so you can develop a proficient and comprehensive understanding of app development in Swift 2.