Get cozy with user experience to create lifelong fans.
I ❤️ this app!
Learn design. Tailored just for iOS. We'll answer questions
like...
When do I use one of these...
...or one of those?
Activate
Or, stuff like is this the right color?
What about if this font weight or that one works better?
Table of Contents
Series Intro
Welcome · How to use
these books ·
What's not in the book series
Book I. Accessibility
Introduction: An
Accessible Mindset ·
The 10,000 Foot View: The Basics · VoiceOver · The Rotor Control · Custom and System Actions · The
Switch Control · Voice Control · Customized Accessibility Content · Behaviors Overview · Focus · Reading
Content · Image Adjustments · Textual Context · Navigation Considerations
· Dynamic Type · Adaptable Interfaces · Posting and Consuming Accessibility Notifications · User
Preferences in SwiftUI · Convenience Functions · Contextual Scenarios · SwiftUI Techniques · Accessibility
Inspector · Accessibility Shortcuts · Are You Done?
Book II. Design
Introduction: Can you
learn design? · What, Exactly, Is Your App? ·
Embracing Scattering Thoughts · The Fidelity Problem · Finding Your App's Voice · Navigation · Bars · Tactful Modality · Feedback and Reinforcement · Color ·
Copy · Playfulness · Gestures · Dynamic Type · Device Considerations · Feeling at Home · Keep or Cut
Book III. User Experience
Introduction: Easy
Flying ·
Onboarding · Launch Time · On Demand Resources · Scrolling Performance · Quick Look Preview · In-App Purchases and
Subscriptions · Search · Loading States · State Restoration · Custom View
Controller Transitions· Localization and Internationalization · Micro Animations · Haptics · Undo and
Redo · Context Menus · Reloading Data · Leveraging Keyboard Experiences · The Pointer on iPadOS ·
Handoff
· SF Symbols · Getting Data In and Out · Controller Considerations · Your App's Website
Book IV. iOS APIs and Frameworks
Introduction: The Heart
of iOS · App
Clips · AirPrint · CloudKit · Dark Mode · Drag and Drop · Effective Energy Management · iMessage
Extensions · Live Photos · Machine Learning · Maps · Multiple Windows · Notifications · PencilKit ·
Security and Privacy · Safari Services · Siri Shortcuts · Share and Actions
Extensions · Spotlight Search · Quick Actions · VisionKit · WebKit · WidgetKit · URL Schemes
Book V. Toolbelt Expansion
Beta Bonus
Introduction: Welcome to
Level 2 ·
Argument and Launch Environment Variables · Property List Keys to Consider · Universal Type
Identifiers · simctl · vmmap · plutil · Leveraging Schemes · Development Assets · How to Focus
A perfect companion for iOS development.
Evergreen. Because
this is the book series that never ends...
The challenge with technical books is they might be outdated once
they
ship. APIs
change, frameworks deprecate and
new
ones show up.
But nope, nuh-uh and not(where:here). This is a living, breathing document that's
continually updated.
Value
++ Buy Once,
Benefit Forever
Early access buyers get free updates.
The version
you buy today is the shortest version you'll
ever
own. When iOS 73 ships, you'll get best-in-class tips in a best-in-class book.
No
Compromises SwiftUI or UIKit? How about both.
Enjoy complete code samples in both SwiftUI and UIKit written in
Swift. The code you see in the books can be
directly referenced in the
companion app, and you've got the source code too. Peek it open, see how things tick.
For
You... ...and
them too. New to iOS? Here since iPhoneOS?
Whether you're brand new to iOS or have been here for a long
time, this book series
is for you. Can you stand up a
Core Data stack with your eyes closed but could use some help with design? I got you.
Don't even know what SiriKit is? I'll help you two get introduced.
Books you can talk to.
Connect with other indie developers, iOS enthusiasts and more in
a private
Discord server.
Make some new buddies, chat with the author, see what's coming next and suggest new topics to be
considered
for the book series.
Code samples directory
An Xcode project with a code sample directory split chapter by
chapter. See
concepts in action and dig
through the source code you'll see in the books.
Ready? Let's go.
This book series is currently in beta and new content ships biweekly.
Get in early with the beta edition and save 50%.
No complicated packages. Early access buyers are entitled to future version updates for free.
As of today, the book series currently has 73 chapters done at 147,702 words with 183 code samples. The next content update lands March 23rd. View the for
more details.
Buy now and get:
I’ve used Jordan’s “best in class” list on several apps. Looking forward to this!
Sean Allen
@seanallen_dev
I’m picking this up. Congrats Jordan!
Krzysztof Zabłocki
@merowing_
All the apps I've released have been featured by Apple in one form or another, I made Apple Essential, Best of Year and was nominated for ADA. By the looks of what's in beta of @JordanMorgan10's book I can easily say it will be my reference for all future products I make 👌👏
Cameron Deardorff
@camdeardorff
If anyone can pack a book full of Best-in-Class iOS app making knowledge it’s Jordan. Worth every penny, thumbs up!
Mark Moeykens
@BigMtnStudio
Jordan has been busy putting together his book of best-in-class tips and tricks for iOS app building. He has successfully built and sold a world class app so he knows what he’s talking about. Get his book now for 20% off while in beta!
Shihab Mehboob
@JPEGuin
If you want to make a 'best in class' iOS app, Jordan's new book will guide the way!
David Arve
@davidarve
As an Indie iOS developer, I don’t think there’s any purchase as easy as this. If you want to make a _really_ great app, this is the place to start.
Ben Patterson
@bennpatt_
If you’re an iOS Dev and bought ONE thing for the rest of your career to learn it should be this! 🔥👏🏽
Noah Gilmore
@noahsark769
I’ve referred to @JordanMorgan10’s best in class iOS app blog post so many times and it’s been wonderful to follow his progress on the book version. Highly recommend for my fellow independent app developers
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@parrots
Insta-buy
Tanmay
@tanmays
Insta-buy for any dev/designer working on Apple platform.
Sedat
@iosedat
@JordanMorgan10 is one of the most skilled devs in our community. His content will take you further for sure!
Tyler Hillsman
@thillsman
If you’re an iOS developer and you haven’t already bought this book (why haven’t you, it’s been out two whole hours!), you should buy this book. Ridiculous thorough and high-quality tips from a developer who cares about quality.
No worries at all. Feel free to return it within the first 7 days and get your money back.
How much of the book series is done?
I update this site's every
time I ship a content update. That will
show the most up-to-date progress of the series. Biweekly updates are promised and part of the
deal
until I finish Version 1.0 (save for any weeks I am on vacation).
While it's in this beta phase, I'm offering 50% off the final price of $160 as a way to say
"Thanks" for coming onboard early and helping me shape the future of the book series.
Will I get future updates, or will they be paid?
Early access buyers are entitled to biweekly updates until the first version is finished and future editions of the entire book series.
How are the books setup, what's the feel?
Most chapters follow a three staged approach. First, introduce the topic and answer "What is
this?" Next, the "how" - I'll go over the topic at a high level. Finally, the "Tips" section
has a robust collection of nice-to-know tips, techniques and more. Some of the bookes, like Design
and User Experience, may look a bit different than this but for the most part that's
what to expect. Look at the navigation bar above to grab a free preview!
It says "Book Series", but I only see one book?
When I started out on this project, I originally had set out to do four books. One on design,
user experience, iOS APIs and accessibility. In my mind, you
need all of those things to make a best-in-class iOS app. As I was going through it, I decided I
wanted to make them one complete package. So, that's where
I am today - I put everything together in one package.
Rest assured, each topic is "book length", so the beta price basically equates to $20 a book,
or $32 when the non-beta version pricing is live. But,
that's not considering the code samples, bonus section on tool belt expansion, the community and
continuing updates that come with it too. I'm trying my best to deliver a lot of value for your
money.
Please note that while the series is in beta, I do package all of the books together solely for logistical reasons.
It's just a lot easier to move fast and get out updates. Once version 1 is complete, I will split them all out book by book.
Does it use SwiftUI or UIKit?
Both! Every single code sample that can show it in both frameworks shows them both. This is also
the reason the books are taking a bit to write, but I think
that's the best way to cover the most surface area. Everything is also written in Swift.
Who is this primarily for?
This book is meant for developers and designers who have some grasp of programming, no
matter the skill level.
The code samples and explanations are in-depth and typically begin with an introduction over the
topic, followed up
with more advanced samples or tips.
I personally find that developers often tend to want to learn more about design, and designers
may be interested to learn more about technical topics. Both of those
areas are covered in earnest within the book series. Seasoned iOS developers will enjoy a
reference manual over APIs, but they may want to brush up on
design or user experience. Or, maybe you're a new developer who wants to dive into all of iOS'
many frameworks and learn about those. The point is, this is
an expansive look over all of iOS and how to make the best apps. And, to make the best
apps, you need both great design and a strong technical understanding of its frameworks.
If you'd like to see a sample to get a feel over how the books are written, please see the free preview above.
What's the vision for this?
My goal is to make this the go-to handbook for any iOS developer on the planet. As part of my
mission to keep it up-to-date, I hope that
anyone joining this industry, or vets who've been here, have it alongside them to brush up on
topics, learn something new or keep it around as a reference guide that's
ready and waiting whenever they need it.
My name is Jordan, and I've been making award-winning
apps
for the iOS platform since iOS 4. My most recent app, Spend Stack, was acquired.
Before its acquisition, it won awards, was frequently covered by
the
press,
showcased by Apple's editors since its release, featured as App of the Day
and
chosen to be a retail demo in stores.
Along the way, I've learned a lot about design
and what it means to
be a
great platform citizen. I keep a running list of how to make your apps best-in-class here, and it's
the
inspiration for this book series.
