1. Exploring Xcode

2. Simple Values and Types

3. Conditionals and Optionals

4. Range Operators and Loops

5. Collection Types

6. Functions and Closures

7. Classes, Structures, and Enumerations

8. Protocols, Extensions, and Error Handling

9. Swift Concurrency

10. Setting Up the User Interface

11. Building Your User Interface

12. Finishing Up Your User Interface

13. Modifying App Screens

14. Getting Started with MVC and Table Views

15. Getting Data into Table Views

16. Passing Data between View Controllers

17. Getting Started with Core Location and MapKit

18. Getting Started with JSON Files

19. Getting Started with Custom Views

20. Getting Started with the Camera and Photo Library

21. Getting Started with Search

22. Getting Started with Collection Views

23. Getting Started with SwiftData

24. Getting Started with SwiftUI

25. Getting Started with Swift Testing

26. Getting Started with Apple Intelligence

27. Testing and Submitting Your App to the App Store

 Want to turn your app idea into reality? iOS 18 Programming for Beginners is a guide that revolves around building a journal app, designed to teach you practical iOS development skills from the ground up. Through this approach, you'll gain hands-on experience with Xcode programming and progress through building a UI and filling it with functionality.

 Starting with the fundamentals of Swift 6, you'll learn how to construct user interfaces using storyboards and segues before diving into essential iOS concepts like table views, data handling, and map integration. The step-by-step tutorials guide you through key tasks such as persisting data with JSON, creating custom views, and integrating media into your apps. You’ll also discover how to enhance your apps using Apple Intelligence, incorporating machine learning and smart features to create cutting-edge iOS applications. The final chapters focus on crucial aspects of app development, including Swift Testing to ensure your app is robust, and submitting your app to the App Store—demystifying the journey from development to deployment.

 Whether you're a beginner or transitioning to iOS development, this guide will equip you with the skills needed to create and publish your own apps.

What you will learn

• Learn the foundations of using Xcode 16 and Swift 6

• Implement the latest iOS 18 features through a hands-on example app

• Build responsive iOS apps using UIKit

• Create location-based apps using Core Location and MapKit

• Implement concurrency in Swift for asynchronous programming

• Build iOS apps using industry-standard design patterns and practices

• Enhance apps with Apple Intelligence to leverage machine learning

• Test apps with Swift Testing to ensure it meets quality standards

Who this book is for

 This iOS programming book is tailored for individuals with minimal coding experience who are new to the world of Swift and iOS app development. A basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended.