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📗 Practical Tips for Junior iOS Developers

A guide for junior iOS developers, this book is packed with practical tips and best practices drawn from real-world experiences in iOS development.

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URL: 🔗 https://aryamansharda.gumroad.com/l/fjTSv

Published: 2020

Author: Aryaman Sharda

Tags:
iOS Development, Swift, Best Practices, Junior Developers, Mobile Development

Key Points​

  • Emphasizes practical, real-world tips for iOS developers.
  • Covers topics like generics, functional programming, dependency injection, and more.
  • Aimed at helping junior developers avoid common pitfalls and improve their coding practices.

Summary of Contents​

  • Preface:

    • Introduction by Aryaman Sharda, including his professional background and the book's origins.

  • Generics:

    • Explanation of how to use generics to write versatile and reusable code.
    • Practical examples and benefits of generics.

  • Pattern Matching with Switch:

    • Utilizing switch pattern matching for cleaner and more efficient code.
    • Examples of pattern matching in real-world scenarios.

  • Testing:

    • Importance of thorough testing and maintaining a PR checklist.
    • Strategies for effective testing and common pitfalls to avoid.

  • Functional Programming:

    • Leveraging functional programming techniques for safer and more readable code.
    • Detailed examples of functional programming in Swift.

  • Abstraction:

    • Creating layers of abstraction to decouple third-party dependencies from the codebase.
    • Benefits of abstraction and practical implementation tips.

  • PDF vs PNG:

    • Guidelines for choosing between PDF and PNG formats for asset images.
    • Pros and cons of each format.

  • Extensions:

    • Using extensions to increase code readability and manageability.
    • Examples of effective use of extensions in Swift.

  • Dependency Injection:

    • Techniques for injecting dependencies to create testable and flexible view controllers.
    • Practical examples and benefits of dependency injection.

  • Cleaning Up Code:

    • Regularly cleaning up imports and code to maintain a clean codebase.
    • Best practices for keeping code organized and maintainable.

  • Conflicting Constraints:

    • Managing and resolving conflicting constraints in UI components.
    • Practical tips for avoiding and fixing constraint issues.

  • Logging System:

    • Building a robust logging system for better debugging and error tracking.
    • Examples of logging implementation in Swift.

  • Structuring Endpoints:

    • Organizing API calls and endpoints in a scalable and maintainable way.
    • Best practices for managing network requests.

  • Minimizing Dependencies:

    • Avoiding unnecessary dependencies to reduce maintenance overhead and potential issues.
    • Strategies for identifying and managing dependencies.

  • Stylesheet:

    • Starting projects with a stylesheet for consistent UI design and easier maintenance.
    • Examples of creating and using a stylesheet in Swift.

  • Comments:

    • Writing meaningful comments that explain the 'why' behind the code.
    • Best practices for effective commenting.

  • DateFormatter & Locales:

    • Handling date formatting and locales correctly in iOS apps.
    • Practical examples and common pitfalls to avoid.

  • Xcode Documentation:

    • Utilizing Xcode's documentation features for better code understanding and maintenance.
    • Examples of using Xcode's documentation tools effectively.

  • Keychain:

    • Using Keychain for storing sensitive data securely instead of UserDefaults.
    • Best practices for managing sensitive data in iOS apps.

  • Delegate Conventions:

    • Following Apple’s conventions for creating and using delegates.
    • Practical examples and benefits of adhering to delegate conventions.

  • Avoiding Hardcoded Strings:

    • Managing strings and identifiers to prevent errors and improve code maintainability.
    • Tools and techniques for handling strings and identifiers.

  • Access Levels:

    • Properly using Swift's access levels to encapsulate and protect code.
    • Best practices for managing access levels in a codebase.

  • Computed Properties:

    • Understanding when and how to use computed properties effectively.
    • Practical examples of computed properties in Swift.

Conclusion​

  • Recap of key concepts and techniques.
  • Encouragement to practice and experiment with different approaches.
  • Emphasis on hands-on learning and building real-world projects.
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