Over the course of this book, we've come a long way, from learning about Xcode to how to build an entire app. This process would not be complete, however, without actually learning how to submit the app to the App Store. This process may seem like a lot when doing it for the first time, but it becomes more natural and even second nature after a while.
When I submitted my first app, I was extremely nervous. I remember the relief I felt after submitting the app, but I was soon repeatedly checking the site and my inbox for that approval email. I'd heard many stories of people who spent a lot of time working on an app only to have it rejected; these fears are understandable, but know that Apple wants you to succeed. Even if your app gets rejected (and my first one did), it's not necessarily a bad thing.
My first app was a sports app, and it...