First published 2017
Swift programming opens up app creation for beginners who have never written code before. Matt McCarthy guides readers through Apple's beginner-friendly language using Xcode playground, where code changes show results instantly. The book covers programming fundamentals including data storage in arrays, conditional statements for decision making, and functions for code organization. Readers build practical projects like a birthday tracker app and Schoolhouse Skateboarder, a platform game with animation and jumps. Additional projects include a party invitation program, a number-guessing game with loops, and a complete game using SpriteKit with graphics and sound effects. The final challenges involve adding speed increases and high-score systems. Clear explanations accompany each lesson, making computer programming accessible to young learners ready to enter the world of iOS development.
Genres: education, technology, how-to, computer-science, programming
Vibes: accessible, educational, instructional, practical
Tropes: step-by-step-guide, tutorial
336 pages · Paperback · No Starch Press