Beginning Swift

Book Description

Take your first foray into programming for Apple devices with Swift.Swift is fundamentally different from Objective-C, as it is a protocol-oriented language. While you can still write normal object-oriented code in Swift, it requires a new way of thinking to take advantage of its powerful features and a solid understanding of the basics to become productive.

What you will learn

Explore the fundamental Swift programming concepts, language structure, and the Swift programming syntax

Learn how Swift compares to other computer languages and how to transform your thinking to leverage new concepts such as optionals and protocols

Master how to use key language elements, such as strings and collections

Grasp how Swift supports modern application development using advanced features, such as built-in Unicode support and higher-order functions