Learn the Java and Android skills you need to start developing powerful mobile applications with the help of actionable steps Key Features Kick-start your Android programming career or just have fun publishing apps to the Google Play marketplace Get a first principles introduction to using Java and Android and prepare to start building your own apps from scratch Learn by example by building four real-world apps and dozens of mini apps Book DescriptionDo you want to make a career in programming but don't know where to start? Do you have a great idea for an app but don't know how to make it a reality? Or are you worried that you'll have to learn Java programming to become an Android developer? Look no further! This new and expanded third edition of Android Programming for Beginners will be your guide to creating Android applications from scratch. The book starts by introducing you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the basics of Java to working with the Android API. You'll learn with the help of examples that use up-to-date API classes and are created within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your mobile application development process. After a crash course on the key programming concepts, you'll explore Android programming and get to grips with creating applications with a professional-standard UI using fragments and storing user data with SQLite. This Android Java book also shows you how you can make your apps multilingual, draw on the screen with a finger, and work with graphics, sound, and animations. By the end of this Android programming book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of coding in Java for Android Install and set up your Android development environment Build functional user interfaces with the Android Studio visual designer Add user interaction, data captures, sound, and animation to your apps Manage your apps' data using the built-in Android SQLite database Explore the design patterns used by professionals to build top-grade applications Build real-world Android applications that you can deploy to the Google Play marketplace Who this book is forThis Android book is for you if you are completely new to Java, Android, or programming and want to get started with Android app development. If you have experience of using Java on Android, this book will serve as a refresher to help you advance your knowledge and make progress through the early projects covered in the book.

Become a professional iOS developer with the most in-depth and advanced guide to Swift 5.3, Xcode 12.4, ARKit 4, Core ML, and iOS 14's new features Key Features Explore the world of iOS app development through practical examples Understand core iOS programming concepts such as Core Data, networking, and the Combine framework Extend your iOS apps by adding augmented reality and machine learning capabilities, widgets, App Clips, Dark Mode, and animations Book DescriptionMastering iOS 14 development isn't a straightforward task, but this book can help you do just that. With the help of Swift 5.3, you'll not only learn how to program for iOS 14 but also be able to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that reflects industry best practices. This updated fourth edition of the iOS 14 book will help you to build apps and get to grips with real-world app development flow. You'll find detailed background information and practical examples that will help you get hands-on with using iOS 14's new features. The book also contains examples that highlight the language changes in Swift 5.3. As you advance through the chapters, you'll see how to apply Dark Mode to your app, understand lists and tables, and use animations effectively. You'll then create your code using generics, protocols, and extensions and focus on using Core Data, before progressing to perform network calls and update your storage and UI with the help of sample projects. Toward the end, you'll make your apps smarter using machine learning, streamline the flow of your code with the Combine framework, and amaze users by using Vision framework and ARKit 4.0 features. By the end of this iOS development book, you'll be able to build apps that harness advanced techniques and make the best use of iOS 14's features. What you will learn Build a professional iOS application using Xcode 12.4 and Swift 5.3 Create impressive new widgets for your apps with iOS 14 Extend the audience of your app by creating an App Clip Improve the flow of your code with the Combine framework Enhance your app by using Core Location Integrate Core Data to persist information in your app Train and use machine learning models with Core ML Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 4 and the Vision framework Who this book is forThis book is for developers with some experience in iOS programming who want to enhance their application development skills by unlocking the full potential of the latest iOS version with Swift.

Discover recipes for building feature-rich, reliable iOS native apps and explore the latest features in Swift 5.3 with the help of proven industry standard recipes, modern design techniques, and popular strategies Key Features Understand how closures work and make use of generics with protocols to write flexible code Discover the fundamentals of Swift and build apps with frameworks such as Foundation, Networking, and UIKit Get to grips with the new features of Swift 5.3, including SwiftUI, CoreML and the Vision Framework Book DescriptionSwift is an exciting, multi-platform, general-purpose programming language, and with this book, you'll explore the features of its latest version, Swift 5.3. The book begins with an introduction to the basic building blocks of Swift 5.3, its syntax, and the functionalities of Swift constructs. You'll then discover how Swift Playgrounds provide an ideal platform to write, execute, and debug your Swift code. As you advance through the chapters, the book will show you how to bundle variables into tuples or sets, order your data with an array, store key-value pairs with dictionaries, and use property observers. You'll also get to grips with the decision-making and control structures in Swift, examine advanced features such as generics and operators, and explore functionalities outside of the standard library. Once you've learned how to build iOS applications using UIKit, you'll find out how to use Swift for server-side programming, run Swift on Linux, and investigate Vapor. Finally, you'll discover some of the newest features of Swift 5.3 using SwiftUI and Combine to build adaptive and reactive applications, and find out how to use Swift to build and integrate machine learning models along with Apple's Vision Framework. By the end of this Swift book, you'll have discovered solutions to boost your productivity while developing code using Swift 5.3. What you will learn Explore basic to advanced concepts in Swift 5.3 programming Understand conditional statements, loops, and how to handle errors in Swift Define flexible classes and structs using generics Use advanced operators and create custom ones Build iOS apps using the powerful features of UIKit or the new SwiftUI framework Import your own custom functionality into Swift Playgrounds Run Swift on Linux and investigate server-side programming with the server-side framework Vapor Use Swift to implement machine learning models using CoreML and Vision Who this book is forThis book is for experienced iOS developers looking to learn about the diverse features offered by Swift 5.3, along with tips and tricks to efficiently code and build applications. Knowledge of general programming concepts will assist in understanding key concepts.