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500 pages, , Print edition paperback
ISBN 978-1-4932-2718-1
500 pages,
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This is your ultimate resource for Swift, the programming language for Apple devices! Get to know Swift’s syntax and learn to work with elements such as variables and collections. Use Swift’s built-in features for debugging, error handling, and memory management to streamline your development process. Then move to more advanced topics like concurrency and custom modules. Follow along with downloadable code examples to get practical experience working with the language. Become a Swift master in no time!
  • Your comprehensive guide to the Swift programming language
  • Work with variables, collections, enums, structs, and other language elements
  • Practice as you learn with downloadable code snippets
About the Book About the E-book 500 pages, paperback. Including code download. Reference book format 7 x 10 in. Printed black and white on 60# offset paper from sustainable sources. Reader-friendly serif font (TheAntiquaB 9.5 Pt.). One-column layout. E-book in full color. PDF and EPUB files for download, DRM-free with personalized digital watermark. Copy and paste, bookmarks, and print-out permitted. Table of contents, in-text references, and index fully linked. Including online book edition in dedicated reader application.

In this book, you'll learn about:

  1. Swift Syntax

    Understand the elements of the Swift programming language. Learn to use variables, data types, and operators, and then string them together into collections. Implement control flow statements to execute your code based on predefined conditions.

  2. Features and Programming Techniques

    Work with object-oriented programming techniques in Swift using enums and structs. Improve your code using Swift’s variety of features, including Automatic Reference Counting for memory management, built-in debugging, and nil value management with optionals.

  3. Coding with Swift

    Start developing with Swift right away! Download code samples and follow line-by-line instructions for everything from your first “Hello, world!” to custom reusable modules.

Highlights include:

  • Variables and collections
  • Control flow
  • Functions
  • Optionals
  • Enums and structs
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Memory management
  • Debugging and error handling
  • Concurrency
  • Modules
  • Unit testing

Dr. Kerem Koseoglu is a seasoned software engineer, author, and educator with experience in global software development projects.

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