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Learn iOS 11 Programming with Swift 4 - Second Edition

By : Craig Clayton
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Learn iOS 11 Programming with Swift 4 - Second Edition

By: Craig Clayton

Overview of this book

<p>You want to build iOS applications but where do you start? Forget sifting through tutorials and blog posts, this book is a direct route into iOS development, taking you through the basics and showing you how to put the principles into practice. So take advantage of this developer-friendly guide and start building applications that may just take the App Store by storm!</p> <p>Whether you're an experienced programmer or a complete novice, this book guides you through every facet of iOS development. From Xcode and Swift, the building blocks of modern iOS development, you'll quickly gain a solid foundation to begin venturing deeper into your development journey. Experienced programmers can jump right in and learn the latest iOS 11 features.</p> <p>You'll also learn advanced topics of iOS design, such as gestures and animations, to give your app the edge. Explore the latest developments in Swift 4 and iOS 11 by incorporating new features, custom-rich notifications, drag and drop features, and the latest developments in SiriKit. With further guidance on beta testing with TestFlight, you'll quickly learn everything you need to get your project on the App Store!</p>
Table of Contents (36 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Packt Upsell
Contributors
Preface
Free Chapter
1
Getting Familiar with Xcode
Index

Creating a certificate signing request


Whenever you work on a project, you will need to create a certificate signing request (CSR). You create this certificate on your computer and then upload it into the Apple developer account. You then download this file and open it into Keychain Access when you're done. Let's create one certificate for production (for the App Store) and one certificate for development (for building locally):

  1. Open Keychain Access (which you can find by clicking on the search icon in the upper-right corner of your menu bar and typing Keychain Access):
  1. In the menu bar, while in Keychain Access, select Keychain Access | Certificate Assistant | Request a Certificate From a Certificate Authority...:
  1. Enter your email address for User Email Address and the app name for Common Name, and then select Saved to disk under Request is:
  1. Then, click Continue.
  2. In the screen that appears, enter the certificate name, select a save location and click Save, as follows:
  1. Click Done, export the certificate...