Chapter 14. Networking
This chapter covers
- Connecting to web services
- Requesting data from a web service
- Downloading from a web service
- Parsing JSON data
- Using dependency managers
Without a doubt, web services can transform an everyday app into an extraordinary experience. By hooking into the vast and diverse number of services and information online, or using the processing power of virtual servers, connecting to third-party web services can turn your humble app into an app that astounds!
You may be interested in connecting to your own web service, too. Perhaps Apple’s iCloud and CloudKit services don’t meet your needs precisely; maybe you need a more sophisticated back-end solution; or perhaps you already have a web service built ...
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