Beginning Swift

Beginning Swift

by Brent Arnold, Rob Kerr, Kare Morstol
Released September 2018
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781788999250

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Video description

We’ll begin with exploring the fundamental Swift programming concepts, language structure, and the Swift programming syntax. Then, we'll learn to create original custom operators with Swift operators, branching, and loops.

Moving on, we'll learn how to run application codes and compile errors. Having made progress with it, we’ll see how Swift compares to other computer languages and how to transform your thinking. Then, master the usage of key language elements, such as strings and collections. Finally, grasp how Swift supports modern application development using advanced features, such as built-in Unicode support and higher-order functions.

No prior Swift knowledge is required for this book, however some prior exposure to another object-oriented programming language will be beneficial.

What You Will Learn

  • Explore the fundamental Swift programming concepts, language structure, and the Swift programming syntax
  • Learn how Swift compares to other computer languages and how to transform your thinking to leverage new concepts such as optionals and protocols
  • Master how to use key language elements, such as strings and collections
  • Grasp how Swift supports modern application development using advanced features, such as built-in Unicode support and higher-order functions

Audience

If you are seeking fundamental Swift programming skills, in preparation for learning to develop native applications for iOS or macOS, this book is the best for you. You don’t need to have any prior Swift knowledge; however, object-oriented programming experience is desired.

Developers with intermediate experience in Node.js will also find the techniques presented in this course beneficial.

About The Author

Brent Arnold: Brent Arnold is a software engineer with over 15 years of web and mobile development experience. He has been teaching online for over 10 years with multiple published coursesTwitter: @iBrent

Product information

  • Title: Beginning Swift
  • Author(s): Brent Arnold, Rob Kerr, Kare Morstol
  • Release date: September 2018
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781788999250