Practical Swift - by Eric Downey Paperback

Book Synopsis

Take a firsthand tour of Xcode and all the latest features Swift 3 has to offer.

If you have picked up this book, chances are you know a little bit about Swift Programming. With Practical Swift you'll develop an advanced understanding of the language that will enable you to create a reference guide using Xcode Playgrounds, one you can continue to grow throughout your iOS career.

This book not only shows you how to code in a clean and concise manner, but also the why behind the code. Understanding why will be instrumental in your advancement as a Swift developer.

What You'll learn:

• Review the evolution of Swift and the latest features in Swift 3
  
• Study architecture and design patterns
  
• Examine Protocol Oriented Programming
  
• Understand Swift generics
  
• Test Swift code
  
• Build an iOS App with core data from scratch
  

Who This Book Is For:

The primary audience for this book is developers who have started learning iOS and Swift and want to learn more of the intermediate to advanced topics available in Swift. The secondary audience is developers who have experience in iOS and Swift and want a good reference book for concepts they might already know, but are looking to re-enforce.

From the Back Cover

This is the ideal guide to walk you through Xcode and all the latest features Swift 3 has to offer.
If you have picked up this book, chances are you know a little bit about Swift Programming. With Practical Swift you'll develop an advanced understanding of the language that will enable you to create a reference guide using Xcode Playgrounds, one you can continue to grow throughout your iOS career.
You'll learn a myriad of skills and concepts, including topics such as Protocol Oriented Programming (POP), Architecture, Testing, and Generics. You'll also see how Swift has evolved over the years. Practical Swift not only shows you how to code in a clean and concise manner, but also the why behind the code. Understanding why will be instrumental in your advancement as a Swift developer. Finally, all of your newfound knowledge will culminate in building your own iOS app!

About the Author

Eric Downey is a senior iOS Developer, Scrum Master, and IT Consultant from Columbus, Ohio. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2013. Over the past three years he has worked as a consultant for the largest Ohio-owned IT consulting company, Information Control Company, working on Java, JavaScript, and iOS applications. He has six years of iOS development experience and 8 years of development experience. He hosts monthly events introducing colleagues to the latest in technology. He spends his spare time learning all the features Swift has to offer.