{"product_id":"9781484212332","title":"Swift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is your step-by-step guide to learning how to code using Swift, Apple's hottest new programming language. This book will not only teach complete programming novices how to write OS X programs, but it can also help experienced programmers moving to the Macintosh for the first time. You will learn to understand the principles of programming, how to use Swift and Xcode, and how to combine your knowledge into writing OS X programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've always wanted to learn coding but felt stymied by the limitation of simplistic programming languages or intimidated by professional but complicated programming languages, then you'll want to learn Swift. Swift is your gateway to both Macintosh and iOS app development while being powerful and easy to learn at the same time, and \u003cem\u003eSwift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect place to start - add it to your library today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic principles of object-oriented programming without the complicated clutter of traditional programming language syntax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use Xcode, the main programming tool used for both OS X and iOS development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes Swift unique and powerful as a programming language and why you should learn it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create OS X programs using Swift and Xcode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser interfaces principles that follow Apple's Human Interface Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eSwift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is for teaching novices programming and teaching experienced programmers from other environments how to use Xcode on the Macintosh. Since OS X programming is far easier than iOS development, readers can master Swift and Xcode faster to gain more confidence. \u003cem\u003eSwift OS X Programming for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for people who want to learn programming for the first time and for programmers wanting to learn Xcode and the Macintosh for the first time.      \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Understanding Programming\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Know Xcode\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Basic Steps to Creating a Mac program\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting Help\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Learning Swift\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Manipulating Numbers and Strings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Making Decisions with Branches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Repeating Code with Loops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Arrays and Dictionaries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Tuples, Sets, and Structures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Creating Classes and Objects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Inheritance, Method Overriding, Extensions, Protocols, and Delegates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Creating a User interface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Choosing Commands with Buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Making Choices with Radio Buttons and Check Boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Making Choices with Pop-Up Menus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Inputting and Outputting Text with Labels, Text Fields, and Combo Boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Using Built-in Dialog Boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Creating Pull-Down Menus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Working with Views and Storyboards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Working with Table and Collection Views\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Storing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Debugging a Program\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Designing Your Own Programs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136338149616,"sku":"9781484212332","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484212332_p0.jpg?v=1763632014","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484212332","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}