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You're reading from Swift 4 Protocol-Oriented Programming Bring predictability, performance, and productivity to your Swift applications

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

Protocol-Oriented Programming

This book is about protocol-oriented programming. When Apple announced Swift 2 at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2015, they also declared that Swift was the world's first protocol-oriented programming language. From its name, we may assume that protocol-oriented programming is all about the protocol; however, this would be a wrong assumption. Protocol-oriented programming is about so much more than just the protocol; it is actually a new way of not only writing applications, but also how we think about programming.

In this chapter, you will learn:

What is protocol-oriented programming
How we can use protocol composition
How we can use protocol inheritance
How protocol-oriented programming compares to object-oriented programming

In Chapter 5, Object-Oriented Programming, we saw how we could design vehicle types in an 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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