Swift: Swift Essentials: From Core Concepts to Building Real-World iOS Apps

Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc · Kerem Koseoglu

Apr 2026 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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Master Swift programming from setup to advanced app development. Learn syntax, functions, control flow, error handling, and concurrency to build real-world iOS applications with Swift.Key Features

Step-by-step guidance on setting up and using the Swift development environment.
Practical examples of programming concepts, including functions, optionals, and closures.
Advanced techniques for concurrency, error handling, and working with Swift modules.

Book DescriptionThis comprehensive guide to Swift programming covers everything from setting up the development environment to advanced concepts. You will start with the fundamentals like Swift syntax, variables, constants, and functions, followed by deeper topics such as optionals, enumerations, and error handling. The book dives into advanced topics like working with structs, classes, and protocols, providing real-world examples of how to apply these concepts in app development. It also teaches how to master control flow, loops, and conditional statements to write clean, efficient code. You'll learn how to work with Swift's concurrency model, including async functions, tasks, and async streams for parallel execution. Additionally, the book covers Swift's powerful module system, explaining how to structure code with frameworks and packages for better organization and scalability. By the end, you'll have the skills to develop apps using Swift, handle complex programming challenges, and use advanced features like closures, generic functions, and extensions. Whether you're new to programming or experienced with other languages, this book provides everything you need to master Swift and become proficient in iOS app development.What you will learn

Set up the Swift development environment for iOS development
Understand Swift syntax and data types, including variables and constants
Master control flow, loops, and conditional statements in Swift
Learn to write and call functions, including closures and nested functions
Work with optionals and handle errors effectively
Develop advanced concepts like structs, classes, and protocols

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for aspiring iOS developers, programming enthusiasts, and anyone looking to learn Swift from the ground up. It is suitable for beginners who are new to programming, as well as developers with experience in other languages like Python or Java. A basic understanding of programming concepts will help, but no prior Swift knowledge is required. The book is designed to guide readers through every concept with hands-on examples and practical advice.

Master Swift programming from setup to advanced app development. Learn syntax, functions, control flow, error handling, and concurrency to build real-world iOS applications with Swift.Key Features Step-by-step guidance on setting up and using the Swift development environment. Practical examples ...

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The Rheinwerk Computing series offers new and established professional comprehensive guidance to enrich the readers' skillsets and enhance their career prospects. Their publications are written by leading experts in the fields of programming, administration, security, analytics, and more. Each book is detailed and hands-on to help readers develop essential, practical skills that they can apply to their daily work.

Dr. Kerem Koseoglu is a seasoned software engineer, author, and educator with extensive experience in global projects and commercial applications. With over twenty years of experience in ABAP, he is also profi_x0002_cient in database driven development using Python and Swift. As well as the book on Swift in your hands, Dr. Koseoglu is also the author of Design Patterns in ABAP Objects (SAP PRESS), SQL: The Practical Guide (Rheinwerk Computing), and several best selling technical books in Türkiye. Dr. Koseoglu holds a PhD in organizational behavior and is renowned for his work in time management. He conducts a variety of technical and soft-skill trainings. He speaks Turkish, English, and German fluently. When he's not coding or teaching, you are likely to find Dr. Koseoglu on the stage, play_x0002_ing his bass guitar.

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