Table Of ContentXcode 7 Essentials
Second Edition
Step up your iOS development with the power and
wealth of features of Xcode 7
Brett Ohland
Jayant Varma
BIRMINGHAM - MUMBAI
Xcode 7 Essentials
Second Edition
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Jayant Varma
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Reviewer
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About the Authors
Brett Ohland develops software, likes to tinker and fix things (especially bikes),
and keeps himself and others caffeinated. He has well over a decade of experience
of converting keystrokes and staring at the ceiling into functional applications
for clients.
He started his career by building Flash websites when those were still an amazing
thing, transitioned to web development when everyone was loving JavaScript, and
then moved on to iOS development so that he could build his dream photography
app. Throughout this period, Brett has worked for major advertising agencies,
consultancies of all sizes, a stock photo agency, two guys in a basement, and
himself for a while. Several teaching opportunities have allowed him to share
his knowledge at start-up incubators and even a university.
Currently, he writes about his technological discoveries and interests at
ampersandsoftworks.com when he isn't riding his bike, chasing his toddler
around the house, or pulling a shot of espresso.
Jayant Varma is a technophile with a career spanning more than two decades
and was introduced to computing in the days of 8-bit computers and Z80 chips.
While managing the IT and telecom department at BMW's dealerships in India and
Oman, and Nissan in Qatar, he worked extensively on Windows, AS/400, and Unix.
His love for traveling inspired him to work and travel to several countries. He is
currently based in Australia.
Jayant's technological journey began as a Microsoft technologies developer and then
diversified. His focus is now on Apple and mobile technologies. He has a master's
degree in business administration and IT from James Cook University, Australia.
He also lectured at James Cook University and coordinated the onshore and
off-shore teaching of Linux/Unix administration. Jayant has worked closely with
the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Apple University Consortium (AUC)
on workshops and projects.
He authored the book Learn Lua for iOS Game Development, Apress, and has also
been a technical reviewer on several titles. As a founder, consultant, and developer
at OZApps (www.oz-apps.com), he helps organizations and individuals integrate
technology into their businesses and strategies. He also conducts training sessions
and workshops, and writes blogs to share his knowledge with the community.
About the Reviewer
Jeffrey Huang is an iOS developer and App maker. He has one published app on
the iOS app store. He also has a YouTube channel that teaches iOS and electronics
(https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffreyApp). Recently, Jeffrey also spearheaded
a new initiative, Chicago Technology for Kids, to promote fun technology learning
among kids.
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Table of Contents
Preface vii
Chapter 1: Introduction to Xcode 1
Requirements and getting Xcode 1
Features of Xcode 4
What's new in Xcode 7? 5
Sideloading 5
Swift 2 5
Playgrounds 6
Testing 7
Crash logs 7
Summary 7
Chapter 2: A tour of Xcode 9
Starting Xcode 9
Creating a new project 10
Choosing a template 10
Choosing the project options 11
Setting the project properties 13
Xcode overview 14
The toolbar area 15
The navigator area 15
The editor area 17
The Standard editor 17
The Assistant editor 18
The comparison editor 20
The utilities area 20
The debug area 22
Development languages 23
Summary 23
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