Swift iOS Programming for Kids (eBook)

This book starts at the beginning by introducing programming through easy to use examples with the Swift Playgrounds app. Kids are regularly encouraged to explore and play with new concepts to support knowledge acquisition and retention - these newly learned skills can then be used to express their own unique ideas. Children will be shown how to create their first iOS application and build their very own movie night application.

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Unleash your child's developer potential through fun projects and help them learn how to create iOS apps in SwiftAbout This BookChildren can express their creativity while learning through interactive Swift PlaygroundsEmpower children to think critically about problemsLearning programming basics can help children gain confidence in problem solvingHelp children put their imagination into action building their first iOS appWho This Book Is ForChildren who are curious about the technology we use in our daily lives and want to know how it works can use this book to learn about programming and building their first iOS app. No prior programming experience is necessary.What You Will LearnBasic programming and coding fundamentalsWrite code using the fun and interactive Swift Playgrounds appMake animations, including creating your own starry nightUtilise functions by making pizza in codeCreate an interactive toy binLearn how to use control flow statements to further enhance your toy binBuild a simple movie night app working with tableviews and arraysIn DetailThis book starts at the beginning by introducing programming through easy to use examples with the Swift Playgrounds app. Kids are regularly encouraged to explore and play with new concepts to support knowledge acquisition and retention - these newly learned skills can then be used to express their own unique ideas. Children will be shown how to create their first iOS application and build their very own movie night application.Style and approachThis is a project-based guide with an engaging tone that uses a visually rich format. It explains the concepts in clear language and uses lots of pictures, cartoons, and examples. There is a set of practical exercises to be completed.