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Neil Smyth

iOS 18 App Development Essentials is a comprehensive guide that blends theory with practice to teach you how to develop iOS 18 apps using Xcode 16, Swift 6, and SwiftUI. It covers everything from the fundamentals of Swift programming to the intricacies of app development with SwiftUI and Xcode, and even guides you through publishing your completed app on the App Store. The book also includes access to over 50 knowledge quizzes. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced programmer, this is the reference book you need to become a proficient iOS app developer.

This book is a comprehensive guide to developing iOS 18 apps using Xcode 16, Swift 6, and SwiftUI. It is designed for both beginners and experienced programmers, covering all essential aspects of iOS development. The book includes detailed tutorials to help you apply theory to practice and provides access to over 50 online quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding of key topics.

For readers with limited programming experience, the book begins with chapters on the basics of Swift programming and instructions on how to install and use Xcode, before progressing to more advanced topics.

The book follows a modular approach, covering fundamental concepts such as creating custom views, working with layouts and lists, as well as more advanced subjects like Swift structured concurrency, data persistence with SwiftData and Core Data, integration with CloudKit, custom containers, and building Live Activity widgets.

Additional chapters explore topics such as graphics and chart drawing, user interface animations, view transitions, gesture recognition, document-based apps, and how to package and submit your completed app to the App Store.

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.

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