Reseña del libro "Learning Swift - Second Edition (en Inglés)"
Key FeaturesWrite expressive, understandable, and maintainable Swift 2 code with this hands-on tutorialUnveil the complex underpinnings of Swift to turn your app ideas into realityThis book is packed with real-life examples to help you implement concepts as you learnBook DescriptionSwift is Apple's new programming language and the future of iOS and OS X app development. It is a high-performance language that feels like a modern scripting language. On the surface, Swift is easy to jump into, but it has complex underpinnings that are critical to becoming proficient at turning an idea into reality.This book is an approachable, step-by-step introduction into programming with Swift for everyone. It begins by giving you an overview of the key features through practical examples and progresses to more advanced topics that help differentiate the proficient developers from the mediocre ones. It covers important concepts such as Variables, Optionals, Closures, Generics, and Memory Management. Mixed in with those concepts, it also helps you learn the art of programming such as maintainability, useful design patterns, and resources to further your knowledge. This all culminates in writing a basic iOS app that will get you well on your way to turning your own app ideas into reality.What you will learnForm a solid understanding of the Swift 2 languageGet to know the practical aspects of how a computer program actually worksUnderstand the paradigms used by Apple's frameworks so you are not intimidated by themUtilize the vast resources written in Objective-C to better inform your Swift programmingDevelop a basic portfolio of Swift code by learning the critical conceptsExperience both object-oriented and functional programmingGet to know the new coding techniques made available by Swift 2Discover resources to ensure you never stop becoming a better developerAbout the AuthorAndrew J Wagner is a software developer who concentrates on iOS development and backend web services. He has a degree in computer engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York. Currently, he works for a development shop named Chronos Interactive based in Denver, CO. He has experience of working with and for large-scale and small-scale companies, as well as running his own contracting and app companies. He is passionate about using computers as a creative outlet and writing software that is beautiful in implementation, functionality, and experience.When he isn't working or spending time with friends and family, he writes for his blog at http://drewag.me.Table of ContentsIntroducing SwiftBuilding Blocks – Variables, Collections, and Flow ControlOne Piece at a Time – Types, Scopes, and ProjectsTo Be or Not To Be – OptionalsA Modern Paradigm – Closures and Functional ProgrammingMake Swift Work For You – Protocols and GenericsEverything Is Connected – Memory ManagementPaths Less Traveled – Error HandlingWriting Code the Swift Way – Design Patterns and TechniquesHarnessing the Past – Understanding and Translating Objective-CA Whole New World – Developing an AppWhat's Next? – Resources, Advice, and the Next Steps
