To get the most out of this book
To get the most out of this book, it is assumed that you have a basic understanding of programming concepts and a working understanding of Swift and SwiftUI. Prior experience with iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or watchOS development would be beneficial but is not required. Additionally, you should have access to a computer with macOS, as the book primarily focuses on development for Apple platforms.
The software and hardware covered in this book include the following:
- Software: Xcode 12 (or later) – the integrated development environment (IDE) for Apple platforms
- Operating system: macOS 10.15 Catalina (or later) – required for Xcode installation and development
- Swift 5.0 (or later) – the programming language used for developing applications on Apple platforms
- SwiftUI – the framework for building user interfaces across Apple platforms
Please ensure that you have the necessary software and hardware available to follow along with the examples and exercises in this book.
In terms of additional installation instructions, it is recommended to have Xcode installed on your macOS system. You can download and install Xcode from the Mac App Store or the Apple Developer website. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the official documentation provided by Apple.
For readers using the digital version of this book, we recommend typing the code examples yourself rather than copying and pasting them. This will help you better understand and internalize the concepts being demonstrated, as well as minimize the chances of encountering any errors due to formatting or syntax differences.
Enjoy your journey of learning and building projects with Swift and SwiftUI! If you have any questions or need further assistance, please refer to the resources provided in the book or reach out to the author or publisher. Happy coding!