Anyone Can Create An App

Summary Do you have a fantastic idea for an iPhone app but no idea how to bring it to life? Great news! With the right tools and a little practice, anyone can create an app. This book will get you started, even if you've never written a line of computer code. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Book Anyone Can Create an App begins with the basics by introducing programming concepts, the Swift language, and the tools you'll need to write iOS apps. As you explore the interesting examples, illuminating illustrations, and crystal-clear step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to: Get started programming, no experience necessary! Add controls like text boxes and buttons Keep track of your favorite things by creating the Like It or Not (LioN) app By the end, you'll be able to create and run your own apps, and you'll have the confidence to learn more on your own. The book is updated for Swift 3. About the Reader This book is written especially for non programmers - no experience needed! About the Author Wendy Wise has an extensive background in mobile and application development and has worked with several Fortune 500 companies. In her 17-year technical career, Wendy has served as a senior director of software development, a senior product manager for international mobile applications, and a hands-on developer for web and mobile technologies, among many other technical roles. Wendy fully embraces her nerd/geek side, as you'll find out as you read this book. In her spare time, she enjoys beer, coffee, photography, camping, and being outdoors. Table of Contents PART 1 - YOUR VERY FIRST APP Getting started Building your first app Your first app, explained Learning more about your development tools: Xcode Capturing users' actions: adding buttons The button app, explained Capturing user input: adding text boxes Playing on the Playground PART 2 - THE KEYS TO THE CITY: UNDERSTANDING KEY DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS Go with the flow, man! Controlling the flow of your app While you're doing that... Collections Telling stories with storyboards ViewControllers in depth Put it on my tab: creating tab bars Table views: more than a coffee table picture book Patterns: learning to sew PART 3 - CREATING THE LIKE IT OR NOT APP Putting it all together: the LioN app Adding data to your LioN app Displaying details of your LioN Creating the details of the detail view The AddEditView scene Delegates are everywhere Editing LioNs Saving LioNs Making your LioN prettier Working with Auto Layout Search your LioNs

A guide to building wealth by designing, creating, and marketing a successful app across any platform Chad Mureta has made millions starting and running his own successful app business, and now he explains how you can do it, too, in this non-technical, easy-to-follow guide. App Empire provides the confidence and the tools necessary for taking the next step towards financial success and freedom. The book caters to many platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry. This book includes real-world examples to inspire those who are looking to cash in on the App gold rush. Learn how to set up your business so that it works while you don't, and turn a simple idea into a passive revenue stream. Discover marketing strategies that few developers know and/or use Learn the success formula for getting thousands of downloads a day for one App Learn the secret to why some Apps get visibility while others don't Get insights to help you understand the App store market App Empire delivers advice on the most essential things you must do in order to achieve success with an app. Turn your simple app idea into cash flow today!

Start Making Your Mobile Apps for Your Business and Increase Your Profits! Learn the process of app creation, from beginning to end. By the end of this book, you will understand all the steps that are necessary to go from having that "big idea" to making an app that can actually affect your life, as well as the lives of millions of other people.This book breaks down the process of app creation into a simple process that just about anyone can understand and follow. Learning how to understand the many jargon words that developers and web experts often use can drive people away who otherwise might seriously stand to benefit from creating their own web apps.So much more than just a guide to online app creator software (though it definitely covers that topic), this guide is designed to be completely comprehensive, covering every topic, from learning how to code yourself, to discussing the options available to you as you decide on a programming language for your app development, to creating an iterative app design, to how to bring outside help when you need it, and make sure you are getting what you pay for.App creation is simple, but that does not mean that it is easy. This guide is designed to take a process that can seem absolutely opaque to the uninitiated, and make it into something that is so simple, you can make it happen even if you have a thousand other things to take care of in the course of your workday.Don't let app creation become just another headache for you. Make it simple and easy with this guide to mobile app creation from absolute beginning to cash-rich ending.Here's a Preview of What You'll Learn... How to choose a programming language How to decide when outside help is necessary What kind of app you want to create What apps can do for your business What app design software is available What level of coding expertise you need to write an app from scratch The pros and cons of JavaScript, Objective-C, Java, and many more coding languages Where to turn for professional help in learning more about apps And much, much more.Buy this Book Now and Start Skyrocketing your Profits!

It's all iPad, all the time - at home, at work, and on the go - updated for iOS 6! The iPad was an overnight sensation and now it's simply indispensable. Whether you use it for work, play, or everyday life, the new iPad is packed with even more features and power than ever. In this fun and practical guide, veteran For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir walks you through the latest features and functions, including what the new iOS6 software brings to the table. Go beyond the basics, get serious about using your iPad for all it's worth, and don't miss the ways to have fun with it as well. This book covers it all, and in full color! Covers the third-generation iPad, iPad 2 and original iPad and is fully updated for iOS 6 Packs six minibooks in one full-color guide: iPad Basics, Just for Fun, iPad on the Go, Getting Productive with iWork, Using iPad to Get Organized, and Must-Have iPad Apps Explores the latest iPad and iOS 6 features, including Siri, Passbook, FaceTime video calls over cellular, a brand new Maps app, Facebook integration, and more Walks you through enhanced functions, such as improved e-mail with a VIP inbox and new iCloud browsing tabs Shows you how to use iWork and other productivity apps to dress up your documents, create stellar spreadsheets, add pizzazz to your presentations, and maintain your schedule on the run Covers the best-of-the-best business, travel, educational, news, weather, and financial apps Your world is just a touch away with iPad and iPad All-in-One For Dummies, 5th Edition.

Unlock the potential of Microsoft’s powerful web-based collaborative platform that comes standard with Microsoft 365 Microsoft SharePoint unlocks millions of collaborative and remote working capabilities and possibilities. And using it doesn’t require a degree in computer science! With SharePoint For Dummies, you’ll be creating sites, working with lists, and integrating with Microsoft Teams in no time at all. This book offers fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions to adapt and customize SharePoint for your own organization. Perfect for complete SharePoint novices as well as veterans of previous versions, you’ll learn to manage and work with enterprise content and use the SharePoint mobile app. This handy guide also walks you through: Creating integrated, online portals from scratch for everyone in your organization to use How to navigate the SharePoint interface like a pro, without any prior knowledge Using SharePoint alongside Microsoft Office 365’s other powerful tools, like Teams Ideal for anyone who wants to—or has to—use SharePoint at work or school, SharePoint For Dummies is your irreplaceable companion to getting up-to-speed with SharePoint in a hurry!

Features hands-on sample projects and exercises designed to help programmers create iOS applications.

A fun and easy guide to creating the next great Facebook app! Want to build the next runaway Facebook app like Farmville or Mafia Wars? Interested in leveraging Facebook app development as part of a marketing strategy? Whether you want to build your own Facebook app from scratch, extend an existing Facebook app, or create a game, this book gets you up and running in no time. Master the Facebook toolkit, get acquainted with the Facebook Markup and Query languages, navigate the Facebook API—even learn how to make money with your new app! Shows you how to build the next great Facebook application with just basic HTML and scripting skills Delves into what makes a good app and what makes a lucrative app Explores how to create Facebook apps for marketing and viral reach, creating apps that can make money, and Facebook game development Reviews the Facebook toolkit and gets you started with the My First Facebook application Covers Facebook Markup and Query languages, navigating the Facebook API, and how to create a compelling interface Create the next killer Facebook app with this approachable, fun guide!