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Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition

By : Donny Wals
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Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition

By: Donny Wals

Overview of this book

The iOS development environment has significantly matured, and with Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers. However, the journey to mastering iOS development and the new features of iOS 12 is not straightforward. This book will help you make that transition smoothly and easily. With the help of Swift 4.2, you’ll not only learn how to program for iOS 12, but also how to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices. Mastering iOS 12 Programming will help you build real-world applications and reflect the real-world development flow. You will also find a mix of thorough background information and practical examples, teaching you how to start implementing your newly gained knowledge. By the end of this book, you will have got to grips with building iOS applications that harness advanced techniques and make best use of the latest and greatest features available in iOS 12.
Table of Contents (35 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Dedication
Packt Upsell
Contributors
Preface
Index

Chapter 13


  1. What different types of location access exist?

a) Always and When in use.

  1. When should you ideally ask for access to location services?

c) Once the user understands why you need access to their location.

  1. How do you obtain a user's current location?

b) By calling startUpdatingLocation() on the location manager.

  1. Which of the following location-tracking techniques is the most battery-friendly?

c) Visit tracking.

  1. What different types of regions can you monitor?

a) Geofences and iBeacons.

  1. Up to how long could it take for region-monitoring to start?

b) 10 minutes.

  1. How can you check whether your app launched due to a significant location change?

b) By inspecting the app's launch options.