Difference between revisions of "IOS 8 App Development Essentials"

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1. Start Here
   
   
2. Joining the Apple iOS Developer Program
   
   
3. Installing Xcode 8 and the iOS 10 SDK
   
   
4. A Guided Tour of Xcode 8
   
   
5. An Introduction to Swift Playgrounds
   
   
6. Swift Data Types, Constants and Variables
   
   
7. Swift Operators and Expressions
   
   
8. Swift Flow Control
   
   
9. The Swift Switch Statement
   
   
10. An Overview of Swift Functions and Closures
    
    
11. The Basics of Object Oriented Programming in Swift
    
    
12. An Introduction to Swift Inheritance
    
    
13. Working with Array and Dictionary Collections in Swift
    
    
14. Understanding Error Handling in Swift
    
    
15. Creating an Interactive iOS 10 App
    
    
16. An Introduction to Auto Layout in iOS 10
    
    
17. Working with iOS 10 Auto Layout Constraints in Interface Builder
    
    
18. An iOS 10 Auto Layout Example
    
    
19. Using Trait Variations to Design Adaptive iOS User Interfaces
    
    
20. Using Storyboards in Xcode 8
    
    
21. An Overview of iOS 10 Table Views and Xcode 8 Storyboards
    
    
22. Using Xcode 8 Storyboards to Build Dynamic TableViews
    
    
23. Implementing iOS 10 TableView Navigation using Storyboards in Xcode 8
    
    
24. Working with the iOS 10 Stack View Class
    
    
25. An iOS 10 Stack View Tutorial
    
    
26. An iOS 10 Split View Master-Detail Example
    
    
27. An iOS 10 Split View Master-Detail Example
    
    
28. A Guide to Multitasking in iOS 10
    
    
29. An iOS 10 Multitasking Example
    
    
30. Working with Directories in Swift 3 on iOS 10
    
    
31. Working with Files in Swift 3 on iOS 10
    
    
32. iOS 10 Directory Handling and File I/O in Swift – A Worked Example
    
    
33. Preparing an iOS 10 App to use iCloud Storage
    
    
34. Managing Files using the iOS 8 UIDocument Class
    
    
35. Using iCloud Storage in an iOS 8 Application
    
    
36. Synchronizing iOS 10 Key-Value Data using iCloud
    
    
37. iOS 10 Database Implementation using SQLite
    
    
38. An Example SQLite based iOS 10 Application using Swift and FMDB
    
    
39. iOS 10 Databases in Swift using Core Data
    
    
40. An iOS 10 Core Data Tutorial
    
    
41. An Introduction to CloudKit Data Storage on iOS 10
    
    
42. An Introduction to CloudKit Sharing
    
    
43. An iOS 8 CloudKit Example
    
    
44. An iOS 8 CloudKit Subscription Example
    
    
45. An iOS CloudKit Sharing Example
    
    
46. An Overview of iOS 10 Multitouch, Taps and Gestures
    
    
47. An Example Swift iOS 8 Touch, Multitouch and Tap Application
    
    
48. Detecting iOS 8 Touch Screen Gesture Motions in Swift
    
    
49. Identifying Gestures using iOS 8 Gesture Recognizers
    
    
50. An iOS 8 Swift Gesture Recognition Tutorial
    
    
51. An iOS 10 3D Touch Force Handling Tutorial
    
    
52. An iOS 9 3D Touch Quick Actions Tutorial
    
    
53. An iOS 9 3D Touch Peek and Pop Tutorial
    
    
54. Implementing TouchID Authentication in iOS 10 Apps
    
    
55. Drawing iOS 10 2D Graphics with Core Graphics
    
    
56. Interface Builder Live Views and iOS 10 Embedded Frameworks
    
    
57. An iOS 10 Graphics Tutorial using Core Graphics and Core Image
    
    
58. iOS 10 Animation using UIViewPropertyAnimator
    
    
59. iOS 10 UIKit Dynamics – An Overview
    
    
60. An iOS 10 UIKit Dynamics Tutorial
    
    
61. An Introduction to iOS 10 Sprite Kit Game Programming
    
    

1. 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
     
     
2. 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
     
     
3. 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
     
     
4. 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
     
     
5. 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
     
     
6. 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
     
     
7. 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
     
     
8. 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
     
     
9. 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
     
     
10. 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
      
      
11. 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
      
      
12. 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
      
      
13. 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
      
      
14. 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
      
      
15. 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
      
      
16. 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
      
      
17. 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
      
      
18. 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
      
      
19. 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
      
      
20. 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
      
      
21. 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
      
      
22. 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
      
      
23. 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
      
      
24. 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
      
      
25. iOS 8 Facebook and Twitter Integration using SLRequest and Swift
    • Using SLRequest and the Account Framework
    • Twitter Integration using SLRequest
    • Facebook Integration using SLRequest
      
      
26. 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
      
      
27. 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
      
      
28. 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
      
      
29. 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
      
      
30. 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
      
      
31. 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
      
      

Learn SwiftUI and take your iOS Development to the Next Level
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