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Product type Paperback

Published in Oct 2017

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781788470032

Length 210 pages

Edition 3rd Edition

Languages

Swift

Tools

iOS

Concepts

Protocol Oriented Programming

Author (1):

Jon Hoffman

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Table of Contents (9) Chapters

Preface

1. Starting with the Protocol FREE CHAPTER

2. Our Type Choices

3. Extensions

4. Generics

5. Object-Oriented Programming

6. Protocol-Oriented Programming

7. Adopting Design Patterns in Swift

8. Case Studies

Object-Oriented Programming

I was first introduced to object-oriented programming in college where I had a brief introduction to C++. At the time, the C++ programming language was still relatively new. In fact, the first edition of the language was only released three years prior to my introduction to it. The object-oriented programming paradigm was a radical departure from the procedural programming paradigm that I learned in the past and at the time seemed quite overwhelming. Even though I was introduced to object-oriented programming with C++, I really did not do any serious development with it until I learned Java much later.

In this chapter, you will learn the following:

How Swift can be used as an object-oriented programming language
How we can develop an API in an object-oriented way
What are the benefits of an object-oriented design
What are the drawbacks of object-oriented...

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Authors (1)

Jon Hoffman

Jon has over 28 years of experience in the Engineering and IT fields, including over 15 years spent in leadership and management roles. During this time, he has consistently delivered projects on time and within budget. Jon is recognized for successfully leading cross-functional agile teams, combining technical expertise with a strategic vision to guide projects from start to finish. He attributes much of his success to his ability to build highly productive teams that emphasize collaboration, communication, and a clear sense of purpose. Jon has developed extensively for the iOS platform since 2008. This includes several apps that he has published in the App Store, apps that he has written for third parties, and numerous enterprise applications. He has also developed mobile applications for the Android and Windows platforms. What really drives Jon are the challenges that the field of information technology provides and there is nothing more exhilarating to him than overcoming a challenge. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jon enjoys spending quality time with his kids and partner. Residing in Tallahassee, Florida, he takes full advantage of the outdoor activities available in the area. Paddle boarding, hiking, running, and biking are activities that Jon particularly enjoys, reflecting his passion for an active and adventurous lifestyle.

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