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You're reading from Swift Protocol-Oriented Programming Increase productivity and build faster applications with Swift 5

Product type Paperback

Published in Jun 2019

Publisher

ISBN-13 9781789349023

Length 224 pages

Edition 4th Edition

Languages

Swift

Tools

MacOS

Concepts

Protocol Oriented Programming

Author (1):

Jon Hoffman

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Table of Contents (11) Chapters

Preface

1. Starting with the Protocol FREE CHAPTER

2. Our Type Choices

3. Extensions

4. Generics

5. Memory Management

6. Object-Oriented Programming

7. Protocol-Oriented Programming

8. Adopting Design Patterns in Swift

9. Case Studies

10. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Summary

In this chapter, we saw how Swift manages memory using ARC. ARC works so well that we may think that we do not need to worry about memory management, which is exactly why we looked at how ARC can fail with strong reference cycles. We also saw how we can avoid strong reference cycles by using Weak or Unowned references.

In the next chapter, we will see how Swift can be used as an object-oriented programming language, before seeing how it can be used as a protocol-oriented programming language.

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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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