Complete iOS 12 Development Guide: Become a professional iOS developer by mastering Swift, Xcode 10, ARKit, and Core ML

Learn to create professional-grade iOS applications for the App Store using the latest iOS 12 features and other helpful tools
Key Features
Explore the distinctive design principles that define the iOS user experience
Train and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create ML
Delve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKitDynamics
Book Description
With Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers.
This Learning Path is a direct route to iOS development, which will take you through the basics and help you put principles into practice. For experienced programmers, this book will help you gain insights into the latest iOS 12 features. This book is also useful for beginners who want to gain expertise in iOS development. You'll start with an introduction to iOS development, Xcode, and Swift. To give your app the edge, you'll get up to speed with advanced iOS topics, such as gestures and animations. Next, you will understand the latest Swift 4.2 and iOS 12 developments by incorporating new features, such as the latest in notifications, custom-UI notifications, maps, and recent additions in SiriKit. With these tools, you'll be able to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices.
By the end of the book, you will have the confidence to build iOS 12 applications that harness advanced techniques and make the best use of the latest features.
This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products:
iOS 12 Programming for Beginners - Third Edition by Craig Clayton
Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition by Donny Wals
What you will learn
Build a responsive user interface (UI) and add privacy to your custom-rich notifications
Set up SiriKit to add voice for Siri shortcuts
Integrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensions
Use TestFlight to collect feedback before releasing your apps on the App Store
Use Auto Layout to create complex layouts that look visually appealing on any device
Enhance your app by building your own profiling tools
Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2
Who this book is for
If you are completely new to Swift, iOS, or programming and want to become an expert in developing iOS applications, this Learning Path is for you. You'll also find this Learning Path useful if you're an experienced programmer looking to explore the latest iOS 12 features.
Table of Contents
Getting Familiar with Xcode
Building a Foundation with Swift
Building on the Swift Foundation
Digging Deeper
Digging into Collections
Starting the UI Setup
Setting Up the Basic Structure
Building Our App Structure in Storyboard
Finishing Up Our App Structure in Storyboard
Designing Cells
Getting Started with the Grid
Adding Core Data to Your App
Fetching and Displaying Data from the Network
Being Proactive with Background Fetch
Syncing Data with CloudKit
Using Augmented Reality
Improving Apps With Location Services
Making Smarter Apps with CoreML
Tracking Activity Using HealthKit
Streamlining Experiences with Siri
Using Media in Your App
Implementing Rich Notifications
Instant Information with a Today Extension
Exchanging Data With Drag And Drop
Improved Discoverability with Spotlight and Universal Links
Extending iMessage
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