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Swift Cookbook

Swift Cookbook: Proven recipes for developing robust iOS applications with Swift 5.9 , Third Edition

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Swift Cookbook

Mastering the Building Blocks

The previous chapter explained the basic types that form the building blocks of the Swift language. In this chapter, we will build on this knowledge to create more complex structures, such as arrays and dictionaries, before moving on and looking at some of the little gems Swift offers, such as tuples and type aliases. Finally, we’ll round off this chapter by looking at extensions and access control – both of which are key components that contribute to a sound yet efficient code base.

By the end of this chapter, you will be better equipped to organize and handle any data you’ll want to work with in your apps, plus the ability to make the code that interacts with your data more flexible to your needs!

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Bundling variables into tuples
  • Ordering your data with arrays
  • Containing your data in sets
  • Storing key-value pairs with dictionaries
  • Subscripts for custom types
  • Changing your name with a type alias
  • Getting property-changing notifications using property observers
  • Extending functionality with extensions
  • Controlling access with access control

Let’s get started!

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Key benefits

  • Harness the power of Swift to create stunning applications, spanning mobile apps to machine learning models
  • Learn and practice the flexible Swift programming language with a practical, recipe-based approach
  • Leverage highly tested recipes that any Swift developer can follow in this part-color guide

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Unlock the full potential of Swift and elevate your iOS development skills with this new edition of Swift Cookbook, highlighting the latest features in Swift 5.9. This cookbook will take your Swift programming skills to the next level, boosting your productivity and efficiency step by step through a plethora of practical recipes. Although this book is primarily for experienced iOS developers, it provides an introductory overview of Swift 5.9, including its basic building blocks, syntax, and the functionalities of Swift constructs, to get you warmed up. Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, you’ll get down to business. Unless you’re completely new to Swift, this recipe-based guide doesn’t need to be read in order; you can jump to whichever topic takes your fancy, from UIKit and SwiftUI to advanced UI techniques, from Swift’s control flow and generics to machine learning with Vision, CoreML, and augmented reality with ARKit. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully up to speed with Swift’s capabilities and be able to develop amazing applications across a wide variety of domains.

Who is this book for?

This book is for experienced iOS developers looking to master the diverse features offered by Swift 5.9 along with tips and tricks to efficiently code and build applications. Knowledge of general programming concepts will assist with understanding key concepts.

What you will learn

  • Define flexible classes and structs using generics
  • Use advanced operators and create custom ones
  • Build iOS apps using UIKit and SwiftUI framework
  • Import custom functionality into Swift Playgrounds
  • Implement machine learning models using CoreML and Vision
  • Manage 3D models and assets for ARKit using Swift and Xcode

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Table of Contents

14 Chapters
Chapter 1: Swift Fundamentals Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Mastering the Building Blocks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Data Wrangling with Swift Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Generics, Operators, and Nested Types Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Beyond the Standard Library Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Understanding Concurrency in Swift Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Building iOS Apps with UIKit Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Building iOS Apps with SwiftUI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Getting to Grips with Combine Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Using CoreML and Vision in Swift Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Immersive Swift with ARKit and Augmented Reality Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Visualizing Data with Swift Charts Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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B. Lane Jul 29, 2024
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The Swift Cookbook features a number of "recipes" for putting together typical screens and features you'll need to implement as an iOS engineer. The explanations are very clear and easy to follow, with code samples available via Github.We're in a weird time in iOS development (summer 2024) where there are a number of well-defined "legacy" solutions competing with the new hotness technologies Apple has rolled out in recent years. This fragmentation may prove confusing if you are just learning. For instance, there are two UI frameworks supported by Apple, UIKit (legacy) and SwiftUI (contemporary), and this book covers a little of both, but does not go deep in either. Similarly, we have a couple different concurrency models to choose from, and the Cookbook provides examples of each, but does not go in depth.This is more the kind of book you can review to get started using a framework or feature (CoreML, VisionOS, networking, etc.) than a way to go deep in any one. The step-by-step directions are clear and easy to follow. I would highly recommend it!Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review purposes but was not paid anything.
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Mark Kuharich Jul 11, 2024
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.The preponderance of code samples provided helped explain all of the topics espoused.I really enjoyed the unique format that this book employed: "Getting ready," "How to do it," "How it works," "There's more," and "See also."I would highly recommend this book. It offers a set of highly tested recipes that any Swift developer could follow.
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“Swift Cookbook” is a must-have for any iOS developer serious about leveraging Swift’s full capabilities. Its practical, recipe-based format, up-to-date content, and comprehensive coverage make it an invaluable reference for building robust and innovative iOS applications. Whether you’re dealing with everyday coding challenges or exploring advanced topics, this book provides the insights and techniques needed to succeed.
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