Category: iOS

In the preceding chapters, we created several user interfaces to build our example iOS apps. In doing so, we have been using views and windows without actually providing much in the way of explanation. Before moving on to other topics, however, it is essential to understand the concepts behind how iOS user interfaces are constructed…

The previous chapter looked at the design patterns we need to learn and use regularly while developing iOS-based apps. In this chapter, we will work through a detailed example intended to demonstrate the ViewController relationship together with the implementation of the Target-Action pattern to create an example interactive iOS app. Creating the New Project The…

So far, we have covered a considerable amount of ground intended to provide a sound foundation of knowledge on which to begin building iOS 17-based apps. Before plunging into more complex apps, however, you must have a basic understanding of some key methodologies associated with the overall architecture of iOS apps. These methodologies, also called…

Just about every activity related to developing and testing iOS apps involves the use of the Xcode environment. This chapter is intended to serve two purposes. Primarily it is intended to provide an overview of many key areas that comprise the Xcode development environment. In the course of providing this overview, the chapter will also…

This book aims to teach the skills necessary to create iOS apps using the iOS 17 SDK, UIKit, Xcode 15, and the Swift programming language. Beginning with the basics, this book outlines the steps necessary to set up an iOS development environment. Next, an introduction to the architecture of iOS 17 and programming in Swift…