CHAPTER11

Creating an iOS Application

Like the Android app we delivered in the previous chapter, native iOS apps are created and built using the development tools provided by the OS vendor (in this case, Apple). We’ll create and build our native iOS application using the native tools and language of that platform—namely, Xcode and Swift (alternatively, you can use the Objective-C language). We’ll cover some additional mobile-specific features.

Before we get started, ensure you have the following prerequisites satisfied. First, join the Apple Developer Program at http://developer.apple.com. Although there is a free level, you should purchase ...

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