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Start Here iOS 8
Joining the Apple iOS 8 Developer Program
- Registered Apple Developer
- Downloading Xcode 6 and the iOS 8 SDK
- iOS Developer Program
- When to Enroll in the iOS Developer Program?
- Enrolling in the iOS Developer Program
Installing Xcode 6 and the iOS 8 SDK
- Identifying if you have an Intel or PowerPC based Mac
- Installing Xcode 6 and the iOS 8 SDK
A Guided Tour of Xcode 6
- Starting Xcode 6
- Creating the iOS App User Interface
- Changing Component Properties
- Adding Objects to the User Interface
- Building and Running an iOS 8 App in Xcode 6
- Dealing with Build Errors
- Monitoring Application Performance
- An Exploded View of the User Interface Layout Hierarchy
Testing Apps on iOS 8 Devices with Xcode 6
- Configuring Xcode with Apple IDs
- Generating Signing Identities
- Device Registration
- Manually Adding Test Devices
- Running an Application on a Registered Device
An Introduction to Swift Playgrounds
- What is a Swift Playground?
- Creating a New Swift Playground
- A Basic Swift Playground Example
- Playground Timelines
- Working with UIKit in Playgrounds
- When to Use Swift Playgrounds
Swift Data Types, Constants and Variables
- Using a Swift Playground
- Swift Data Types
- Integer Data Types
- Floating Point Data Types
- Bool Data Type
- Character Data Type
- String Data Type
- Special Characters/Escape Sequences
- Swift Variables
- Swift Constants
- Declaring Constants and Variables
- Type Annotations and Type Inference
- Type Casting and Type Checking
- The Swift Tuple
- The Swift Optional Type
Swift Operators and Expressions
- Expression Syntax in Swift
- The Basic Assignment Operator
- Swift Arithmetic Operators
- Compound Assignment Operators
- Increment and Decrement Operators
- Comparison Operators
- Boolean Logical Operators
- Range Operators
- The Ternary Operator
- Bitwise Operators
- Bitwise NOT
- Bitwise AND
- Bitwise OR
- Bitwise XOR
- Bitwise Left Shift
- Bitwise Right Shift
- Compound Bitwise Operators
Swift Flow Control
- Looping Flow Control
- The Swift for Statement
- The Condition-Increment for Loop
- The for-in Loop
- The while Loop
- The do ... while loop
- Breaking from Loops
- The continue Statement
- Conditional Flow Control
- Using the if Statement
- Using if ... else … Statements
- Using if ... else if ... Statements
The Swift Switch Statement
- Why Use a switch Statement?
- Using the switch Statement Syntax
- A Swift switch Statement Example
- Combining case Statements
- Range Matching in a switch Statement
- Using the where statement
- Fallthrough
An Overview of Swift Functions and Closures
- What is a Function?
- How to Declare a Swift Function
- Calling a Swift Function
- Declaring External Parameter Names
- Declaring Default Function Parameters
- Returning Multiple Results from a Function
- Variable Numbers of Function Parameters
- Parameters as Variables
- Working with In-Out Parameters
- Functions as Parameters
- Closure Expressions
- Closures in Swift
The Basics of Object Oriented Programming in Swift
- What is an Object?
- What is a Class?
- Declaring a Swift Class
- Adding Instance Properties to a Class
- Defining Methods
- Declaring and Initializing a Class Instance
- Initializing and Deinitializing a Class Instance
- Calling Methods and Accessing Properties
- Stored and Computed Properties
- Using self in Swift
An Introduction to Swift Inheritance
- Inheritance, Classes and Subclasses
- A Swift Inheritance Example
- Extending the Functionality of a Subclass
- Overriding Inherited Methods
- Initializing the Subclass
- Using the SavingsAccount Class
Working with Array and Dictionary Collections in Swift
- Mutable and Immutable Collections
- Swift Array Initialization
- Working with Arrays in Swift
- Array Item Count
- Accessing Array Items
- Appending Items to an Array
- Inserting and Deleting Array Items
- Array Iteration
- Swift Dictionary Collections
- Swift Dictionary Initialization
- Dictionary Item Count
- Accessing and Updating Dictionary Items
- Adding and Removing Dictionary Entries
- Dictionary Iteration
The iOS 8 Application and Development Architecture
- An Overview of the iOS 8 Operating System Architecture
- Model View Controller (MVC)
- The Target-Action pattern, IBOutlets and IBActions
- Subclassing
- Delegation
Creating an Interactive iOS 8 App
- Creating the New Project
- Creating the User Interface
- Building and Running the Sample Application
- Adding Actions and Outlets
- Building and Running the Finished Application
- Hiding the Keyboard
Understanding iOS 8 Views, Windows and the View Hierarchy
- An Overview of Views
- The UIWindow Class
- The View Hierarchy
- View Types
- The Window
- Container Views
- Controls
- Display Views
- Text and Web Views
- Navigation Views and Tab Bars
- Alert Views
An Introduction to Auto Layout in iOS 8
- An Overview of Auto Layout
- Alignment Rects
- Intrinsic Content Size
- Content Hugging and Compression Resistance Priorities
- Three Ways to Create Constraints
- Constraints in more Detail
Working with iOS 8 Auto Layout Constraints in Interface Builder
- A Simple Example of Auto Layout in Action
- Enabling and Disabling Auto Layout in Interface Builder
- The Auto Layout Features of Interface Builder
- Suggested Constraints
- Visual Cues
- Highlighting Constraint Problems
- Viewing, Editing and Deleting Constraints
- Creating New Constraints in Interface Builder
- Adding Aspect Ratio Constraints
- Resolving Auto Layout Problems
An iOS 8 Auto Layout Example
- Preparing the Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Adding Auto Layout Constraints
- Adjusting Constraint Priorities
- Testing the Application
Implementing iOS 8 Auto Layout Constraints in Swift Code
- Creating Constraints in Code
- Adding a Constraint to a View
- Turning off Auto Resizing Translation
- An Example Application
- Creating the Views
- Creating and Adding the Constraints
- Removing Constraints
Implementing Cross-Hierarchy Auto Layout Constraints in iOS 8
- The Example Application
- Establishing Outlets
- Writing the Code to Remove the Old Constraint
- Adding the Cross Hierarchy Constraint
- Testing the Application
Understanding the iOS 8 Auto Layout Visual Format Language in Swift
- The Example Application
- Establishing Outlets
- Writing the Code to Remove the Old Constraint
- Adding the Cross Hierarchy Constraint
- Testing the Application
Using Size Classes to Design Universal iOS User Interfaces
- Understanding Size Classes
- Size Classes in Interface Builder
- Setting “Any” Defaults
- Working with Size Classes in Interface Builder
- A Universal User Interface Tutorial
- Designing the iPad Layout
- Adding Universal Image Assets
- Designing the iPhone Layout
- Adding a Size Class Specific Image File
- Removing Redundant Constraints
- Previewing Layouts
- Testing the Application
Using Storyboards in Xcode 6
- Creating the Storyboard Example Project
- Accessing the Storyboard
- Adding Scenes to the Storyboard
- Configuring Storyboard Segues
- Configuring Storyboard Transitions
- Associating a View Controller with a Scene
- Passing Data Between Scenes
- Unwinding Storyboard Segues
- Triggering a Storyboard Segue Programmatically
Using Xcode 6 Storyboards to Create an iOS 8 Tab Bar Application
- An Overview of the Tab Bar
- Understanding View Controllers in a Multiview Application
- Setting up the Tab Bar Example Application
- Reviewing the Project Files
- Adding the View Controllers for the Content Views
- Adding the Tab Bar Controller to the Storyboard
- Designing the View Controller User interfaces
- Configuring the Tab Bar Items
- Building and Running the Application
An Overview of iOS 8 Table Views and Xcode 6 Storyboards
- An Overview of the Table View
- Static vs. Dynamic Table Views
- The Table View Delegate and dataSource
- Table View Styles
- Self-Sizing Table Cells
- Dynamic Type
- Table View Cell Styles
- Table View Cell Reuse
Using Storyboards and Swift to Build Dynamic TableViews with Prototype Table View Cells
- Creating the Example Project
- Adding the TableView Controller to the Storyboard
- Creating the UITableViewController and UITableViewCell Subclasses
- Declaring the Cell Reuse Identifier
- Designing a Storyboard UITableView Prototype Cell
- Modifying the AttractionTableViewCell Class
- Creating the Table View Datasource
- Downloading and Adding the Image Files
- Compiling and Running the Application
Implementing iOS 8 TableView Navigation using Storyboards in Xcode 6 and Swift
- Understanding the Navigation Controller
- Adding the New Scene to the Storyboard
- Adding a Navigation Controller
- Establishing the Storyboard Segue
- Modifying the AttractionDetailViewController Class
- Using prepareForSegue to Pass Data between Storyboard Scenes
- Testing the Application
An iOS 8 Swift Split View Master-Detail Example
- An Overview of Split View and Popovers
- About the Example Split View Project
- Creating the Project
- Reviewing the Project
- Configuring Master View Items
- Configuring the Detail View Controller
- Connecting Master Selections to the Detail View
- Modifying the DetailViewController Class
- Testing the Application
Implementing a Swift Page based iOS 8 Application using UIPageViewController
- The UIPageViewController Class
- The UIPageViewController DataSource
- Navigation Orientation
- Spine Location
- The UIPageViewController Delegate Protocol
An Example Swift iOS 8 UIPageViewController Application
- The Xcode Page-based Application Template
- Creating the Project
- Adding the Content View Controller
- Creating the Data Model
- Initializing the UIPageViewController
- Running the UIPageViewController Application
Working with Directories in Swift on iOS 8
- The Application Documents Directory
- The NSFileManager, NSFileHandle and NSData Classes
- Understanding Pathnames in Swift
- Obtaining a Reference to the Default NSFileManager Object
- Identifying the Current Working Directory
- Identifying the Documents Directory
- Identifying the Temporary Directory
- Changing Directory
- Deleting a Directory
- Listing the Contents of a Directory
- Getting the Attributes of a File or Directory
Working with Files in Swift on iOS 8
- Creating an NSFileManager Instance
- Checking for the Existence of a File
- Comparing the Contents of Two Files
- Checking if a File is Readable/Writable/Executable/Deletable
- Moving/Renaming a File
- Copying a File
- Removing a File
- Creating a Symbolic Link
- Reading and Writing Files with NSFileManager
- Working with Files using the NSFileHandle Class
- Creating an NSFileHandle Object
- NSFileHandle File Offsets and Seeking
- Reading Data from a File
- Writing Data to a File
- Truncating a File
iOS 8 Directory Handling and File I/O in Swift – A Worked Example
- The Example Application
- Setting up the Application Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Checking the Data File on Application Startup
- Implementing the Action Method
- Building and Running the Example
Preparing an iOS 8 App to use iCloud Storage
- iCloud Data Storage Services
- Preparing an Application to Use iCloud Storage
- Enabling iCloud Support for an iOS 8 Application
- Reviewing the iCloud Entitlements File
- Accessing Multiple Ubiquity Containers
- Ubiquity Container URLs
Managing Files using the iOS 8 UIDocument Class
- An Overview of the UIDocument Class
- Subclassing the UIDocument Class
- Conflict Resolution and Document States
- The UIDocument Example Application
- Creating a UIDocument Subclass
- Designing the User Interface
- Implementing the Application Data Structure
- Implementing the contentsForType Method
- Implementing the loadFromContents Method
- Loading the Document at App Launch
- Saving Content to the Document
- Testing the Application
Using iCloud Storage in an iOS 8 Application
- iCloud Usage Guidelines
- Preparing the iCloudStore Application for iCloud Access
- Configuring the View Controller
- Implementing the viewDidLoad Method
- Implementing the metadataQueryDidFinishGathering Method
- Implementing the saveDocument Method
- Enabling iCloud Document and Data Storage
- Running the iCloud Application
- Reviewing and Deleting iCloud Based Documents
- Making a Local File Ubiquitous
Synchronizing iOS 8 Key-Value Data using iCloud
- An Overview of iCloud Key-Value Data Storage
- Sharing Data Between Applications
- Data Storage Restrictions
- Conflict Resolution
- Receiving Notification of Key-Value Changes
- An iCloud Key-Value Data Storage Example
- Enabling the Application for iCloud Key Value Data Storage
- Designing the User Interface
- Implementing the View Controller
- Modifying the viewDidLoad Method
- Implementing the Notification Method
- Implementing the saveData Method
- Testing the Application
iOS 8 Data Persistence using Archiving and Swift
- An Overview of Archiving
- The Archiving Example Application
- Designing the User Interface
- Checking for the Existence of the Archive File on Startup
- Archiving Object Data in the Action Method
- Testing the Application
Swift iOS 8 Database Implementation using SQLite
- What is SQLite?
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Trying SQLite on MacOS X
- Preparing an iOS Application Project for SQLite Integration
- SQLite, Swift and Wrappers
- Key FMDB Classes
- Creating and Opening a Database
- Creating a Database Table
- Extracting Data from a Database Table
- Closing a SQLite Database
An Example SQLite based iOS 8 Application using Swift and FMDB
- About the Example SQLite Application
- Creating and Preparing the SQLite Application Project
- Checking Out the FMDB Source Code
- Designing the User Interface
- Creating the Database and Table
- Implementing the Code to Save Data to the SQLite Database
- Implementing Code to Extract Data from the SQLite Database
- Building and Running the Application
iOS 8 Databases in Swift using Core Data
- The Core Data Stack
- Managed Objects
- Managed Object Context
- Managed Object Model
- Persistent Store Coordinator
- Persistent Object Store
- Defining an Entity Description
- Obtaining the Managed Object Context
- Getting an Entity Description
- Generating a Managed Object Subclass
- Setting the Attributes of a Managed Object
- Saving a Managed Object
- Fetching Managed Objects
- Retrieving Managed Objects based on Criteria
- Accessing the Data in a Retrieved Managed Object
An iOS 8 Swift Core Data Tutorial
- The Core Data Example Application
- Creating a Core Data based Application
- Creating the Entity Description
- Generating the Managed Object Subclass
- Modifying the Entity Class Name
- Designing the User Interface
- Accessing the Managed Object Context
- Saving Data to the Persistent Store using Core Data
- Retrieving Data from the Persistent Store using Core Data
- Building and Running the Example Application
An Introduction to CloudKit Data Storage on iOS 8
- An Overview of CloudKit
- CloudKit Containers
- CloudKit Public Database
- CloudKit Private Databases
- Data Storage and Transfer Quotas
- CloudKit Records
- CloudKit Record IDs
- CloudKit References
- CloudKit Assets
- Record Zones
- CloudKit Subscriptions
- Obtaining iCloud User Information
- CloudKit Dashboard
An iOS 8 CloudKit Example
- About the Example CloudKit Project
- Creating the CloudKit Example Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Establishing Outlets and Actions
- Accessing the Public Database
- Hiding the Keyboard
- Implementing the selectPhoto method
- Saving a Record to the Cloud Database
- Implementing the notifyUser Method
- Testing the Record Saving Method
- Searching for Cloud Database Records
- Updating Cloud Database Records
- Deleting a Cloud Record
- Testing the Application
An iOS 8 CloudKit Subscription Example
- Push Notifications and CloudKit Subscriptions
- Registering an App to Receive Push Notifications
- Configuring a CloudKit Subscription
- Handling Remote Notifications
- Implementing the didReceiveRemoteNotification Method
- Fetching a Record From a Cloud Database
- Implementing the didFinishLaunchingWithOptions Method
- Testing the Application
An Overview of iOS 8 Multitouch, Taps and Gestures
- The Responder Chain
- Forwarding an Event to the Next Responder
- Gestures
- Taps
- Touches
- Touch Notification Methods
- touchesBegan method
- touchesMoved method
- touchesEnded method
- touchesCancelled method
An Example Swift iOS 8 Touch, Multitouch and Tap Application
- The Example iOS 8 Tap and Touch Application
- Creating the Example iOS Touch Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Enabling Multitouch on the View
- Implementing the touchesBegan Method
- Implementing the touchesMoved Method
- Implementing the touchesEnded Method
- Getting the Coordinates of a Touch
- Building and Running the Touch Example Application
Detecting iOS 8 Touch Screen Gesture Motions in Swift
- The Example iOS 8 Gesture Application
- Creating the Example Project
- Designing the Application User Interface
- Implementing the touchesBegan Method
- Implementing the touchesMoved Method
- Implementing the touchesEnded Method
- Building and Running the Gesture Example
Identifying Gestures using iOS 8 Gesture Recognizers
- The UIGestureRecognizer Class
- Recognizer Action Messages
- Discrete and Continuous Gestures
- Obtaining Data from a Gesture
- Recognizing Tap Gestures
- Recognizing Pinch Gestures
- Detecting Rotation Gestures
- Recognizing Pan and Dragging Gestures
- Recognizing Swipe Gestures
- Recognizing Long Touch (Touch and Hold) Gestures
An iOS 8 Swift Gesture Recognition Tutorial
- Creating the Gesture Recognition Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Implementing the Action Methods
- Testing the Gesture Recognition Application
Implementing TouchID Authentication in iOS 8 Apps
- The Local Authentication Framework
- Checking for TouchID Availability
- Evaluating TouchID Policy
- A TouchID Example Project
- Checking for TouchID Availability
- Seeking TouchID Authentication
- Testing the Application
An Overview of iOS 8 Collection View and Flow Layout
- An Overview of Collection Views
- The UICollectionView Class
- The UICollectionViewCell Class
- The UICollectionReusableView Class
- The UICollectionViewFlowLayout Class
- The UICollectionViewLayoutAttributes Class
- The UICollectionViewDataSource Protocol
- The UICollectionViewDelegate Protocol
- The UICollectionViewDelegateFlowLayout Protocol
- Cell and View Reuse
A Swift iOS 8 Storyboard-based Collection View Tutorial
- Creating the Collection View Example Project
- Removing the Template View Controller
- Adding a Collection View Controller to the Storyboard
- Adding the Collection View Cell Class to the Project
- Designing the Cell Prototype
- Implementing the Data Model
- Implementing the Data Source
- Testing the Application
- Setting Sizes for Cell Items
- Changing Scroll Direction
- Implementing a Supplementary View
- Implementing the Supplementary View Protocol Methods
Subclassing and Extending the iOS 8 Collection View Flow Layout in Swift
- About the Example Layout Class
- Subclassing the UICollectionViewFlowLayout Class
- Extending the New Layout Class
- Implementing the layoutAttributesForItemAtIndexPath Method
- Implementing the layoutAttributesForElementsInRect Method
- Implementing the modifyLayoutAttributes Method
- Adding the New Layout and Pinch Gesture Recognizer
- Implementing the Pinch Recognizer
- Avoiding Image Clipping
- Testing the Application
Drawing iOS 8 2D Graphics in Swift with Core Graphics
- Introducing Core Graphics and Quartz 2D
- The drawRect Method
- Points, Coordinates and Pixels
- The Graphics Context
- Working with Colors in Quartz 2D
Interface Builder Live Views and iOS 8 Embedded Frameworks
- Embedded Frameworks
- Interface Builder Live Views
- Creating the Example Project
- Adding an Embedded Framework
- Implementing the Drawing Code in the Framework
- Making the View Designable
- Making Variables Inspectable
An iOS 8 Swift Graphics Tutorial using Core Graphics and Core Image
- The iOS Drawing Example Application
- Creating the New Project
- Creating the UIView Subclass
- Locating the drawRect Method in the UIView Subclass
- Drawing a Line
- Drawing a Rectangle
- Drawing an Ellipse or Circle
- Filling a Path with a Color
- Drawing an Arc
- Drawing a Cubic Bézier Curve
- Drawing a Quadratic Bézier Curve
- Dashed Line Drawing
- Drawing Shadows
- Drawing Gradients
- Drawing an Image into a Graphics Context
- Image Filtering with the Core Image Framework
Basic iOS 8 Swift Animation using Core Animation
- UIView Core Animation Blocks
- Understanding Animation Curves
- Receiving Notification of Animation Completion
- Performing Affine Transformations
- Combining Transformations
- Creating the Animation Example Application
- Implementing the Variables
- Drawing in the UIView
- Detecting Screen Touches and Performing the Animation
- Building and Running the Animation Application
iOS 8 UIKit Dynamics – An Overview
- Understanding UIKit Dynamics
- The UIKit Dynamics Architecture
- Dynamic Items
- Dynamic Behaviors
- The Reference View
- The Dynamic Animator
- Implementing UIKit Dynamics in an iOS 8 Application
- Dynamic Animator Initialization
- Configuring Gravity Behavior
- Configuring Collision Behavior
- Configuring Attachment Behavior
- Configuring Snap Behavior
- Configuring Push Behavior
- The UIDynamicItemBehavior Class
- Combining Behaviors to Create a Custom Behavior
A Swift iOS 8 UIKit Dynamics Tutorial
- Creating the UIKit Dynamics Example Project
- Adding the Dynamic Items
- Creating the Dynamic Animator Instance
- Adding Gravity to the Views
- Implementing Collision Behavior
- Attaching a View to an Anchor Point
- Implementing a Spring Attachment Between two Views
An Introduction to iOS 8 Sprite Kit Game Programming
- What is Sprite Kit?
- The Key Components of a Sprite Kit Game
- Sprite Kit View
- Scenes
- Nodes
- Physics Bodies
- Physics World
- Actions
- Transitions
- Texture Atlas
- Constraints
- An Example Sprite Kit Game Hierarchy
- The Sprite Kit Game Rendering Loop
- The Sprite Kit Level Editor
An iOS 8 Swift Sprite Kit Level Editor Game Tutorial
- About the Sprite Kit Demo Game
- Creating the SpriteKitDemo Project
- Reviewing the SpriteKit Game Template Project
- Restricting Interface Orientation
- Modifying the GameScene SpriteKit Scene File
- Creating the Archery Scene
- Transitioning to the Archery Scene
- Adding the Texture Atlas
- Designing the Archery Scene
- Preparing the Archery Scene
- Preparing the Animation Texture Atlas
- Animating the Archer Sprite Node
- Creating the Arrow Sprite Node
- Shooting the Arrow
- Adding the Ball Sprite Node
A Swift iOS 8 Sprite Kit Collision Handling Tutorial
- Defining the Category Bit Masks
- Assigning the Category Masks to the Sprite Nodes
- Configuring the Collision and Contact Masks
- Implementing the Contact Delegate
- Implementing a Physics Joint Between Nodes
- Game Over
An iOS 8 Sprite Kit Particle Emitter Tutorial
- What is the Particle Emitter?
- The Particle Emitter Editor
- The SKEmitterNode Class
- Using the Particle Emitter Editor
- Particle Emitter Node Properties
- Background
- Particle Texture
- Particle Birthrate
- Particle Life Cycle
- Particle Position Range
- Angle
- Particle Speed
- Particle Acceleration
- Particle Scale
- Particle Rotation
- Particle Color
- Particle Blend Mode
- Experimenting with the Particle Emitter Editor
- Bursting a Ball using Particle Emitter Effects
- Adding the Burst Particle Emitter Effect
Integrating iAds into an iOS 8 App using Swift
- Preparing to Run iAds within an Application
- iAd Advertisement Formats
- Banner Ads
- Interstitial Ads
- Medium Rectangle Ads
- Pre-Roll Video Ads
- Creating an Example iAds Application
- Adding the iAds Framework to the Xcode Project
- Enabling Banner Ads
- Adding a Medium Rectangle Ad
- Implementing an Interstitial Ad
- Configuring iAds Test Settings
Integrating Maps into iOS 8 Applications using MKMapItem and Swift
- MKMapItem and MKPlacemark Classes
- An Introduction to Forward and Reverse Geocoding
- Creating MKPlacemark Instances
- Working with MKMapItem
- MKMapItem Options and Enabling Turn-by-Turn Directions
- Adding Item Details to an MKMapItem
An Example Swift iOS 8 MKMapItem Application
- Creating the MapItem Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Converting the Destination using Forward Geocoding
- Launching the Map
- Building and Running the Application
Getting Location Information using the iOS 8 Core Location Framework in Swift
- The Core Location Manager
- Requesting Location Access Authorization
- Configuring the Desired Location Accuracy
- Configuring the Distance Filter
- The Location Manager Delegate
- Starting Location Updates
- Obtaining Location Information from CLLocation Objects
- Longitude and Latitude
- Accuracy
- Altitude
- Calculating Distances
- Location Information and Multitasking
A Swift Example iOS 8 Location Application
- Creating the Example iOS 8 Location Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Configuring the CLLocationManager Object
- Setting up the Usage Description Key
- Implementing the Action Method
- Implementing the Application Delegate Methods
- Building and Running the Location Application
Working with Maps on iOS 8 with Swift, MapKit and the MKMapView Class
- About the MapKit Framework
- Understanding Map Regions
- About the MKMapView Tutorial
- Creating the Map Project
- Adding the MapKit Framework to the Xcode Project
- Adding the Navigation Controller
- Creating the MKMapView Instance and Toolbar
- Obtaining Location Information Permission
- Setting up the Usage Description Key
- Configuring the Map View
- Changing the MapView Region
- Changing the Map Type
- Testing the MapView Application
- Updating the Map View based on User Movement
Working with MapKit Local Search in iOS 8 and Swift
- An Overview of iOS 8 Local Search
- Adding Local Search to the MapSample Application
- Adding the Local Search Text Field
- Performing the Local Search
- Testing the Application
Using MKDirections to get iOS 8 Map Directions and Routes
- An Overview of MKDirections
- Adding Directions and Routes to the MapSample Application
- Adding the New Classes to the Project
- Configuring the Results Table View
- Implementing the Result Table View Segue
- Adding the Route Scene
- Getting the Route and Directions
- Establishing the Route Segue
- Testing the Application
An Introduction to Extensions in iOS 8
- iOS Extensions – An Overview
- Extension Types
- Today Extension
- Share Extension
- Action Extension
- Photo Editing Extension
- Document Provider Extension
- Custom Keyboard Extension
- Creating Extensions
An iOS 8 Today Extension Widget Tutorial
- About the Example Extension Widget
- Creating the Example Project
- Adding the Extension to the Project
- Reviewing the Extension Files
- Designing the Widget User Interface
- Setting the Preferred Content Size in Code
- Modifying the Widget View Controller
- Testing the Extension
- Opening the Containing App from the Extension
Creating an iOS 8 Photo Editing Extension
- Creating a Photo Editing Extension
- Accessing the Photo Editing Extension
- Configuring the Info.plist File
- Designing the User Interface
- The PHContentEditingController Protocol
- Photo Extensions and Adjustment Data
- Receiving the Content
- Implementing the Filter Actions
- Returning the Image to the Photos App
- Testing the Application
Creating an iOS 8 Action Extension
- An Overview of Action Extensions
- About the Action Extension Example
- Creating the Action Extension Project
- Adding the Action Extension Target
- Configuring the Action Extension
- Designing the Action Extension User Interface
- Receiving the Content
- Returning the Modified Data to the Host App
- Testing the Extension
Receiving Data from an iOS 8 Action Extension
- Creating the Example Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Importing the Mobile Core Services Framework
- Adding a Share Button to the Application
- Receiving Data from an Extension
- Testing the Application
Using iOS 8 Event Kit and Swift to Create Date and Location Based Reminders
- An Overview of the Event Kit Framework
- The EKEventStore Class
- Accessing Calendars in the Database
- Creating Reminders
- Creating Alarms
- Creating the Example Project
- Designing the User Interface for the Date/Time Based Reminder Screen
- Implementing the Reminder Code
- Hiding the Keyboard
- Designing the Location-based Reminder Screen
- Creating a Location-based Reminder
- Setting up the Usage Description Key
- Testing the Application
Accessing the iOS 8 Camera and Photo Library in Swift
- The UIImagePickerController Class
- Creating and Configuring a UIImagePickerController Instance
- Configuring the UIImagePickerController Delegate
- Detecting Device Capabilities
- Saving Movies and Images
An Example Swift iOS 8 iPhone Camera Application
- An Overview of the Application
- Creating the Camera Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Implementing the Action Methods
- Writing the Delegate Methods
- Building and Running the Application
iOS 8 Video Playback using AVPlayer and AVPlayerViewController
- The AVPlayer and AVPlayerViewController Classes
- The iOS Movie Player Example Application
- Adding the AVKit Framework to the Xcode Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Initializing Video Playback
- Build and Run the Application
- Creating AVPlayerViewController Instance from Code
Playing Audio on iOS 8 using AVAudioPlayer
- Supported Audio Formats
- Receiving Playback Notifications
- Controlling and Monitoring Playback
- Creating the Audio Example Application
- Adding an Audio File to the Project Resources
- Designing the User Interface
- Implementing the Action Methods
- Creating and Initializing the AVAudioPlayer Object
- Implementing the AVAudioPlayerDelegate Protocol Methods
- Building and Running the Application
Recording Audio on iOS 8 with AVAudioRecorder in Swift
- An Overview of the AVAudioRecorder Tutorial
- Creating the Recorder Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Creating the AVAudioRecorder Instance
- Implementing the Action Methods
- Implementing the Delegate Methods
- Testing the Application
Integrating Twitter and Facebook into iOS 8 Applications using Swift
- The UIActivityViewController class
- The Social Framework
- Accounts Framework
- Using the UIActivityViewController Class
- Using the SLComposeViewController Class
An iOS 8 Swift Facebook Integration Tutorial using UIActivityViewController
- Creating the Facebook Social App
- Designing the User Interface
- Creating Outlets and Actions
- Implementing the selectImage and Delegate Methods
- Hiding the Keyboard
- Posting the Message to Facebook
- Running the Social Application
iOS 8 Facebook and Twitter Integration using SLRequest and Swift
- Using SLRequest and the Account Framework
- Twitter Integration using SLRequest
- Facebook Integration using SLRequest
An Swift iOS 8 Twitter Integration Tutorial using SLRequest
- Creating the TwitterApp Project
- Designing the User Interface
- Modifying the View Controller Class
- Accessing the Twitter API
- Calling the getTimeLine Method
- The Table View Delegate Methods
- Building and Running the Application
Making Store Purchases in Swift with the SKStoreProductViewController Class
- The SKStoreProductViewController Class
- Creating the Example Project
- Creating the User Interface
- Displaying the Store Kit Product View Controller
- Implementing the Delegate Method
- Testing the Application
Building In-App Purchasing into iOS 8 Swift Applications
- In-App Purchase Options
- Uploading App Store Hosted Content
- Configuring In-App Purchase Items
- Sending a Product Request
- Accessing the Payment Queue
- The Transaction Observer Object
- Initiating the Purchase
- The Transaction Process
- Transaction Restoration Process
- Testing In-App Purchases
Preparing an iOS 8 Application for In-App Purchases
- About the Example Application
- Creating the Xcode Project
- Registering and Enabling the App ID for In App Purchasing
- Configuring the Application in iTunes Connect
- Creating an In-App Purchase Item
An iOS 8 Swift In-App Purchase Tutorial
- The Application User Interface
- Designing the Storyboard
- Creating the Purchase View Controller Class
- Storing the Home View Controller in the App Delegate Class
- Completing the ViewController Class
- Completing the PurchaseViewController Class
- Testing the Application
- Troubleshooting
Configuring and Creating App Store Hosted Content for iOS 8 In-App Purchases
- Configuring an Application for In-App Purchase Hosted Content
- The Anatomy of an In-App Purchase Hosted Content Package
- Creating an In-App Purchase Hosted Content Package
- Archiving the Hosted Content Package
- Validating the Hosted Content Package
- Uploading the Hosted Content Package

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