Do you have a fantastic idea for an iPhone app but no idea how to bring it to life? Great news! With the right tools and a little practice, anyone can create an app. This book will get you started, even if you've never written a line of computer code.
About the Book
Anyone Can Create an App begins with the basics by introducing programming concepts, the Swift language, and the tools you'll need to write iOS apps. As you explore the interesting examples, illuminating illustrations, and crystal-clear step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to:
• Get started programming, no experience necessary! • Add controls like text boxes and buttons • Keep track of your favorite things by creating the Like It or Not (LioN) appBy the end, you'll be able to create and run your own apps, and you'll have the confidence to learn more on your own. The book is updated for Swift 3.
About the Reader
This book is written especially for non programmers-no experience needed!
Table of Contents
PART 1-YOUR VERY FIRST APP • Getting started • Building your first app • Your first app, explained • Learning more about your development tools: Xcode • Capturing users' actions: adding buttons • The button app, explained • Capturing user input: adding text boxes • Playing on the PlaygroundPART 2-THE KEYS TO THE CITY: UNDERSTANDING KEY DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS • Go with the flow, man! Controlling the flow of your app • While you're doing that... • Collections • Telling stories with storyboards • ViewControllers in depth • Put it on my tab: creating tab bars • Table views: more than a coffee table picture book • Patterns: learning to sewPART 3-CREATING THE LIKE IT OR NOT APP • Putting it all together: the LioN app • Adding data to your LioN app • Displaying details of your LioN • Creating the details of the detail view • The AddEditView scene • Delegates are everywhere • Editing LioNs • Saving LioNs • Making your LioN prettier • Working with Auto Layout • Search your LioNs
