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Mastering Swift 5.3

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Product type Paperback

Published in Nov 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800562158

Length 418 pages

Edition 6th Edition

Languages

Swift

Concepts

Application Development

Author (1):

Jon Hoffman

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Table of Contents (23) Chapters

Preface

1. Taking the First Steps with Swift

2. Swift Documentation and Installing Swift FREE CHAPTER

3. Learning about Variables, Constants, Strings, and Operators

4. Optional Types

5. Using Swift Collections

6. Control Flow

7. Functions

8. Classes, Structures, and Protocols

9. Protocols and Protocol Extensions

10. Protocol-Oriented Design

11. Generics

12. Error Handling and Availability

13. Custom Subscripting

14. Working with Closures

15. Advanced and Custom Operators

16. Concurrency and Parallelism in Swift

17. Custom Value Types

18. Memory Management

19. Swift Formatting and Style Guide

20. Adopting Design Patterns in Swift

21. Other Books You May Enjoy

22. Index

Installing Swift from swift.org

If you are developing on and for the Apple platform, I strongly suggest that you stick with the version of Swift that comes with Xcode. Apple will not approve an app that was compiled using a version of Swift that is different than the one that came with the version of Xcode that you are using. This may seem a little extreme, but it ensures that the apps are compiled with a stable version of Swift and one that has been fully vetted to work with your version of Xcode.

If you are using one of the flavors of Linux that has pre-built binaries on the swift.org site, it is recommended that you use those. They are the easiest and quickest path to getting Swift up and running. You can also find complete installation instructions with a list of dependencies on the swift.org site under the Getting Started section.

If pre-built binaries are not provided for your flavor of Linux, if you want to try the latest version of Swift, or if you just want...

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Authors (1)

Jon Hoffman

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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