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Neil Smyth

Building iOS 17 Apps with Xcode Storyboards is an all-encompassing guide for iOS 17 app development. It also serves as a reliable reference resource for developers and covers everything from Swift and UIKit programming basics to user interface design using Xcode 15 Storyboards, game development using SpriteKit, and machine learning.

The book begins with the basics of setting up an iOS development environment, followed by an introduction to the architecture of iOS 17 and programming in Swift. It also covers the design of iOS apps and user interfaces in detail. Additionally, it delves into more advanced topics such as file handling, database management, graphics drawing, and animation. The book also covers touchscreen handling, gesture recognition, multitasking, location management, local notifications, camera access, and video playback support.

The book doesn’t stop at the basics. It also covers advanced topics such as SpriteKit game development, local map search, user interface animation using UIKit dynamics, and CloudKit data storage. This comprehensive coverage ensures that you have a well-rounded understanding of iOS app development, from the fundamentals to the more complex aspects.

This work was written and produced entirely by the author. We are proud to be distributing it.

Neil Smyth has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including software development, project management, and marketing. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and holds several certifications, including A+, Security+, Network+, Project+, Java Associate, and Microsoft Certified Professional. Neil is also a CIW Database Design Specialist.

He is the co-founder and CEO of Payload Media, Inc., a technical content publishing company. Neil is also a prolific author who has written several programming and system administration books under the “Essentials” range. Notable titles include Android Studio Development Essentials, Jetpack Compose Essentials, iOS App Development Essentials, and Ubuntu Essentials.