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The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook

By : Avi Tsadok
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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.

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Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Preface
Preface
Who this book is for
What this book covers
To get the most out of this book
Conventions used
Get in touch
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Part 1: Everything about Interviews
Part 1: Everything about Interviews
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Chapter 1: Before the Interview
Chapter 1: Before the Interview
Performing company research
Building our resume
Preparing for the interview
Summary
3
Chapter 2: Going through the Interview Process
Chapter 2: Going through the Interview Process
Understanding the hiring process
Getting ready for the screening interview
All about the iOS technical interview
Cracking the coding interview
Passing the architecture interview
Summary
4
Chapter 3: Developer Branding
Chapter 3: Developer Branding
Understanding the importance of developing a brand
Contributing to the community
Writing content
Combining all and more
Understanding that every in-person interaction is important
Summary
5
Part 2: Swift Language and Coding
Part 2: Swift Language and Coding
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Chapter 4: Data Structures and Algorithms
Chapter 4: Data Structures and Algorithms
Learning the importance of data structures
Answering classes and struct questions
Answering questions about Swift array
Covering the Codable protocol
Preparing for dictionary- and set-related interview questions
Summary
7
Chapter 5: The Swift Programming Language
Chapter 5: The Swift Programming Language
How do we master all Swift features?
Basic Swift features
Advanced Swift language features
Summary
8
Chapter 6: Managing Your Code
Chapter 6: Managing Your Code
Planning
Testing
Debugging
Documentation
Summary
9
Part 3: The Frameworks
Part 3: The Frameworks
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Chapter 7: Building Great User Experiences with UIKit
Chapter 7: Building Great User Experiences with UIKit
Answering questions about Auto Layout
Solving UIView questions
Understanding everything about UIViewController
Making sure we are ready with UITableView
Performing navigation well
Empowering user experience with animations
Summary
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Chapter 8: SwiftUI and Declarative Programming
Chapter 8: SwiftUI and Declarative Programming
Entering a new era of development
Understanding declarative programming
Learning states and observable objects
Navigating SwiftUI views
Expertise with the SwiftUI life cycle
Expertise in Combine
Summary
12
Chapter 9: Understanding Persistent Memory
Chapter 9: Understanding Persistent Memory
Mastering Core Data questions
Handling persistent state with UserDefaults
Storing sensitive information in the Keychain
Working with the filesystem
Summary
13
Chapter 10: Libraries Management
Chapter 10: Libraries Management
Mastering CocoaPods
Learning about the Swift Package Manager
Summary
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Part 4: Design and Architecture
Part 4: Design and Architecture
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Chapter 11: Design Patterns to Solve Complex Questions
Chapter 11: Design Patterns to Solve Complex Questions
Building a UI with MVC/MVVM
Decoupling with Dependency Injection
Communicating using delegation
Sharing a state using Singleton
Improving performance with Concurrency
Summary
16
Chapter 12: Drilling into App Architecture
Chapter 12: Drilling into App Architecture
All about the Separation of Concerns principle
Designing app architecture
The architecture design interview
Summary
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Chapter 13: Acing the Coding Assessment
Chapter 13: Acing the Coding Assessment
Succeeding in live coding
Excelling in a home assessment
Avoiding red flags
Summary
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Index
Index
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Who this book is for

iOS developers at all levels will find this book appealing and useful. However, there are three types of developers who will find it even more valuable:

  • Junior developers seeking their first job: Finding your first job as an iOS developer can be challenging. While workplaces understand that junior developers may not have extensive experience, they still expect them to possess the minimum skills and knowledge required for the role. The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook can assist inexperienced developers in successfully navigating this difficult task.
  • Experienced developers who feel stuck in their career: Spending several years in the same workplace or role can have its benefits, but it may also lead to a decline in interview skills and hinder growth in new development areas. Moreover, for experienced developers, it has been a long time since they completed their studies, making it a good opportunity to revisit the basics.
  • Developers looking to advance their careers: Those who view their specialization as a long-term career path need to take the next step to progress. Seeking a new role is not an easy task, especially while working full-time and trying to build your personal brand.

In summary, the book caters to a wide range of iOS developers, but these particular groups can benefit greatly from The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook.

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