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The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook

By : Avi Tsadok
Book Image

The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook

By: Avi Tsadok

Overview of this book

As an iOS developer, you must possess a diverse skill set encompassing Swift coding, design knowledge, and mastery of development tools. And while the demand for iOS developers remains high, the competition for landing your dream job has intensified in recent years. Being a skilled iOS developer is no longer enough — acing interviews is now just as essential as having technical expertise. In The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook, you'll discover innovative ways to stand out as an iOS developer and pass every job interview. It will guide you to build your developer brand and present your skills to potential employers. This comprehensive guide covers over 100 interview questions, from Swift fundamentals and frameworks to complex design patterns and app architecture. You'll learn how to approach coding assessments like a pro and avoid red flags that could hinder your chances of success. Drawing from the author’s experience of interviewing hundreds of iOS developers and having been a candidate themself, this book addresses the challenges of showcasing your skills and knowledge within a limited timeframe. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to excel in any iOS interview, demonstrating your strengths and confidently tackling even the most challenging questions, ultimately paving the way to secure the job you've always wanted.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Part 1: Everything about Interviews
5
Part 2: Swift Language and Coding
9
Part 3: The Frameworks
14
Part 4: Design and Architecture

Drilling into App Architecture

In the last chapter, we discussed an important topic – design patterns. We said that design patterns are repeatable solutions that solve common problems. We can also say that design patterns are the building blocks of our code. Before looking at design patterns in this book, we went over Swift, then built upon it with the design patterns. Now we are at the top level – the app architecture.

App architecture is a critical topic in interviews, not just in the architecture design interview. Architecture discussions can happen earlier, even in the first stage. For example, the interviewer can ask about our previous projects and how we built them. Understanding the basic terminology and having the skills to use them in our interview is essential.

But don’t worry because in this chapter, we will go over the most fundamental principles of mobile architecture:

  • We’ll go over the Separation of Concerns (SoC) principle
  • ...