Swift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners

by Wallace Wang

Overview

Swift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners is your step-by-step guide to learning how to code using Swift, Apple's hottest new programming language. This book will not only teach complete programming novices how to write OS X programs, but it can also help experienced programmers moving to the Macintosh for the first time. You will learn to understand the principles of programming, how to use Swift and Xcode, and how to combine your knowledge into writing OS X programs.

If you've always wanted to learn coding but felt stymied by the limitation of simplistic programming languages or intimidated by professional but complicated programming languages, then you'll want to learn Swift. Swift is your gateway to both Macintosh and iOS app development while being powerful and easy to learn at the same time, and Swift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners is the perfect place to start - add it to your library today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484212332
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	08/11/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	544
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Wallace Wang is a former Windows enthusiast who took one look at Vista and realized that the future of computing belonged to the Macintosh. He s written more than 40 computer books, including Microsoft Office for Dummies, Beginning Programming for Dummies, Steal This Computer Book, My New Mac, and My New iPad. In addition to programming the Macintosh and iPhone/iPad, he also performs stand-up comedy, having appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv," and having performed in Las Vegas at the Riviera Comedy Club at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. When he s not writing computer books or performing stand-up comedy, he also enjoys blogging about screenwriting at his site, The 15 Minute Movie Method (www.15minutemoviemethod.com), where he shares screenwriting tips with other aspiring screenwriters who all share the goal of breaking into Hollywood.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding Programming

Chapter 2: Getting to Know Xcode

Chapter 3: The Basic Steps to Creating a Mac program

Chapter 4: Getting Help

Chapter 5: Learning Swift

Chapter 6: Manipulating Numbers and Strings

Chapter 7: Making Decisions with Branches

Chapter 8: Repeating Code with Loops

Chapter 9: Arrays and Dictionaries

Chapter 10: Tuples, Sets, and Structures

Chapter 11: Creating Classes and Objects

Chapter 12: Inheritance, Method Overriding, Extensions, Protocols, and Delegates

Chapter 13: Creating a User interface

Chapter 14: Choosing Commands with Buttons

Chapter 15: Making Choices with Radio Buttons and Check Boxes

Chapter 16: Making Choices with Pop-Up Menus

Chapter 17: Inputting and Outputting Text with Labels, Text Fields, and Combo Boxes

Chapter 18: Using Built-in Dialog Boxes

Chapter 19: Creating Pull-Down Menus

Chapter 20: Working with Views and Storyboards

Chapter 21: Working with Table and Collection Views

Chapter 22: Storing Information

Chapter 23: Debugging a Program

Chapter 24: Designing Your Own Programs