Dive into the latest release of the Swift programming language with this advanced development book for building highly performant applications.

About This BookHarness the latest and most advanced features of Swift 4 to develop quality iOS and macOS applicationsComprehensive coverage of all the advanced features of Swift and guidance on advanced design techniquesDive deep into protocol extensions, learn new error handling model, and use featured Swift design patterns to write more efficient codeGet to grips with advanced design techniques to write smarter, cleaner Swift codeWho This Book Is For

This book is for developers who want to delve into the newest version of Swift. If you are a developer who learns best by looking at and working with code, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of Apple's tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

What You Will LearnDelve into the core components of Swift 4.0, including operators, collections, control flows, and functionsCreate and use classes, structures, and enumerationsUnderstand protocol-oriented design and see how it can help you write better codeDevelop a practical understanding of subscripts and extensionsAdd concurrency to your applications using Grand Central Dispatch and Operation QueuesImplement generics and closures to write very flexible and reusable codeMake use of Swift's error handling and availability features to write safer codeIn Detail

Swift is the definitive language for Apple development today. It's a vital part of any iOS and macOS developer's skillset, helping them to build the most impressive and popular apps on the App Store—the sort of apps that are essential to iPhone and iPad users every day. With version 4.0, the Swift team has added new features to improve the development experience, making it easier to get the results you want and customers expect.

Inside, you'll find the key features of Swift 4.0 and quickly learn how to use the newest updates to your development advantage. From Objective-C interoperability and ARC to closures and concurrency, this advanced Swift guide will develop your expertise and help you become fluent in this vital programming language.

We'll give you an in-depth knowledge of some of the most sophisticated elements of Swift development, including protocol extensions, error-handling, design patterns, and concurrency. We'll guide you on how to use and apply them in your own projects. You'll see how to leverage the power of protocol-oriented programming to write flexible and easier-to-manage code.

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A Step-by-step advanced guide

2017

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