Swift for Absolute Beginners

You have a great idea for an app, but where to start? Apple has created a fun, interactive new programming language called Swift, and with Swift for Absolute Beginners, you can jump right programming for the iPhone or iPad or Mac, even if you've never programmed before.

Using a hands-on approach, you'll learn how to think in programming terms. Even if you've never programmed at all, you'll start at square one learning Swift with Apple Xcode development tool to build a mental framework for thinking about programming. You'll learn about Playgrounds, Apple's new tool for executing Swift code immediately, and you'll learn all about object-oriented programming with Swift, how to create user interfaces, and even how to debug your app.

If you're looking to take the first step towards App Store success, Swift for Absolute Beginners is the place to start.

Gary Bennett is president of xcelMe.com. xcelMe teaches iPhone/iPad programming courses online. Gary has taught hundreds of students how to develop iPhone/iPad apps, and has several very popular apps on the iTunes App Store. Gary's students have some of the best-selling apps on the iTunes App Store. Gary also worked for 25 years in the technology and defense industries. He served 10 years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear engineer aboard two nuclear submarines. After leaving the Navy, Gary worked for several companies as a software developer, chief information officer, and resident. As CIO, he helped take VistaCare public in 2002. Gary also co-authored emiPhone Cool Projects/em for Apress. Gary lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife, Stefanie, and their four children.