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"A fresh, updated perspective on Information Architecture (IA), blending foundational principles with modern insights to help you design intuitive, structured, and human-centered digital experiences." - Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural. Get your hands on a well-structured, easy-reference handbook filled with IA best practices for organizing digital information spaces Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Learn IA from Pabini Gabriel-Petit, UX expert and founder of UXmatters Get a practical introduction to IA in the broader context of UX research and design Gain expert insights from industry leaders on IA’s evolution, techniques, and applications Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn a world that suffers from information overload, how can information architects help people quickly find the exact digital content they need? This is where Designing Information Architecture comes in as your practical guide to creating easy-to-use experiences for digital information spaces—be it websites, applications, or intranets—by creating well-structured information architectures (IAs) and effective navigation and search systems. It shows you how to improve the organization, findability, and usability of digital content using proven IA design methods and strategies. Designing Information Architecture is an up-to-date resource on IA. Written by Pabini Gabriel-Petit, a recognized expert in user experience (UX) and IA with decades of industry experience, this book offers both expert insights and practical design guidance. It also explores modern, AI-driven approaches to implementing search systems that can help users overcome the challenges of information overload. Throughout the book, you’ll learn why a well-structured information architecture remains more critical than ever in delivering effective digital information spaces. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learn Information-seeking models, strategies, tactics, and behaviors Principles for designing IAs that support human cognitive and visual capabilities Wayfinding principles for placemaking, orientation, navigation, labeling, and search Useful structural patterns and information-organization schemes UX research methods and analytics for information architecture Content analysis, modeling, and mapping methods Categorizing content and creating controlled vocabularies Designing and mapping information architectures Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver optimal search results Who this book is for This complete reference is for both experienced and aspiring information architects and UX design professionals who are looking to create effective information architectures for digital information spaces, including Web sites, applications, and intranets. It is also a valuable resource for members of product teams—especially developers, product managers, and other UX professionals who collaborate closely with information architects—and other stakeholders who want to understand and support the information-architecture workflow.

Get a big-picture view of modern React and React Native and see how they go hand-in-hand – covering TypeScript development, Vite, state management strategies, unit testing with Jest, and more. Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Free Key Features New content on TypeScript, React frameworks, state management strategies, and unit testing Get to grips with React fundamentals and modern React techniques and architecture Broaden your React expertise through mobile development with React Native Book DescriptionWelcome to your big-picture guide to the React ecosystem. If you’re new to React and looking to become a professional React developer, this book is for you. This updated fifth edition reflects the current state of React, including React framework coverage as well as TypeScript. Part 1 introduces you to React. You’ll discover JSX syntax, hooks, functional components, and event handling, learn techniques to fetch data from a server, and tackle the tricky problem of state management. Once you’re comfortable with writing React in JavaScript, you’ll pick up TypeScript development in later chapters. Part 2 transitions you into React Native for mobile development. React Native goes hand-in-hand with React. With your React knowledge behind you, you’ll appreciate where and how React Native differs as you write shared components for Android and iOS apps. You’ll learn how to build responsive layouts, use animations, and implement geolocation. By the end of this book, you’ll have a big-picture view of React and React Native and be able to build applications with both.What you will learn Explore React architecture, component properties, state, and context Work with React Hooks for handling functions and components Fetch data from a server using the Fetch API, GraphQL, and WebSockets Dive into internal and external state management strategies Build robust user interfaces (UIs) for mobile and desktop apps using Material-UI Perform unit testing for your components with Vitest and mocking Manage app performance with server-side rendering, lazy components, and Suspense Who this book is for This book is for any JavaScript or TypeScript developer who wants to start learning how to use React and React Native for web and mobile app development. No prior knowledge of React or React Native is required. However, a working knowledge of JavaScript is necessary to be able to follow along the content covered.

Get started with SwiftUI and build efficient iOS apps in this illustrated, easy-to-follow guide with coverage on integration with UIKit, asynchronous programming techniques, efficient app architecture and design patterns Key Features Learn how to structure and maintain clean app architecture Under the guidance of industry expert Michele Fadda, build well-structured, maintainable, and high-performance applications Understand the declarative functional approach and focus on asynchronous programming within the context of SwiftUI Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description– SwiftUI transforms Apple Platform app development with intuitive Swift code for seamless UI design. – Explore SwiftUI's declarative programming: define what the app should look like and do, while the OS handles the heavy lifting. – Hands-on approach covers SwiftUI fundamentals and often-omitted parts in introductory guides. – Progress from creating views and modifiers to intricate, responsive UIs and advanced techniques for complex apps. – Focus on new features in asynchronous programming and architecture patterns for efficient, modern app design. – Learn UIKit and SwiftUI integration, plus how to run tests for SwiftUI applications. – Gain confidence to harness SwiftUI's full potential for building professional-grade apps across Apple devices. What you will learn Get to grips with UI coding across Apple platforms using SwiftUI Build modern apps, delving into complex architecture and asynchronous programming Explore animations, graphics, and user gestures to build responsive UIs Respond to asynchronous events and store and share data the modern way Add advanced features by integrating SwiftUI and UIKit to enhance your apps Gain proficiency in testing and debugging SwiftUI applications Who this book is for – This book is for iOS developers interested in mastering SwiftUI, software developers with extensive iOS development experience using UIkit transitioning to SwiftUI, as well as mobile consultants and engineers who want to gain an in-depth understanding of the framework. – Newcomers equipped with knowledge of Swift, UIkit, XCode, and asynchronous programming will find this book invaluable for launching a career in mobile software development with iOS.

Become proficient in Swift 6 using advanced techniques and modern programming practices to effortlessly build high-performance applications Key Features Perfect your application development capabilities using the latest features of Swift 6.2 Learn advanced techniques like concurrency, memory management, Generics, and Swift Testing Apply best practices in Swift to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThis seventh edition of Mastering Swift 6 is your ultimate guide to harnessing the full power of Swift. Whether you're aiming to optimize the performance of your applications or looking to explore the exciting new features in Swift 6.2, this book has you covered. The author distills his 28 years of experience in the Engineering and IT fields to help you dive deep into advanced concepts and techniques, such as concurrency, memory management, and Generics, all essential for creating high-performance applications. The chapters take you on a flexible journey, covering Swift 6.2’s newest features alongside advanced programming topics such as reflection, concurrency, and Generics. Packed with best practices, testing strategies, and modern programming techniques, this book equips you with the skills to develop scalable, high-performance applications with confidence. Whether you're looking to stay competitive or simply want to excel in Swift 6, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.What you will learn Optimize your application's performance to meet the demands of the modern user Develop readable, well-structured code by utilizing Swift development strategies Use reflection with the Mirror API to observe your application's execution at runtime Conquer advanced topics, such as concurrency, memory management, and generics Find out how to use result builders and how to create custom operators in Swift Effectively test your Swift code with the all-new Swift Testing framework Who this book is for This book is for developers who have a fundamental grasp of the Swift language and aspire to take their development skills to the next level by learning about the advanced topics and techniques of the Swift language. All examples are compatible with Linux, in addition to the MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, VisionOS, and WatchOS platforms, unless otherwise noted.

A step-by-step guide to learning Flutter and Dart 2 for creating Android and iOS mobile applications Key Features Get up to speed with the basics of Dart programming and delve into Flutter development Understand native SDK and third-party libraries for building Android and iOS applications using Flutter Package and deploy your Flutter apps to achieve native-like performance Book Description Google Flutter is a cross-platform mobile framework that makes it easy to write high-performance apps for Android and iOS. This book will help you get to grips with the basics of the Flutter framework and the Dart programming language. Starting from setting up your development environment, you'll learn to design the UI and add user input functions. You'll explore the navigator widget to manage app routes and learn to add transitions between screens. The book will even guide you through developing your own plugin and later, you'll discover how to structure good plugin code. Using the Google Places API, you'll also understand how to display a map in the app and add markers and interactions to it. You'll then learn to improve the user experience with features such as map integrations, platform-specific code with native languages, and personalized animation options for designing intuitive UIs. The book follows a practical approach and gives you access to all relevant code files hosted at github.com/PacktPublishing/Flutter-for-Beginners. This will help you access a variety of examples and prepare your own bug-free apps, ready to deploy on the App Store and Google Play Store. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with Dart programming and have the skills to develop your own mobile apps or build a career as a Dart and Flutter app developer. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of the Dart programming language Explore the core concepts of the Flutter UI and how it compiles for multiple platforms Develop Flutter plugins and widgets and understand how to structure plugin code appropriately Style your Android and iOS apps with widgets and learn the difference between stateful and stateless widgets Add animation to your UI using Flutter's AnimatedBuilder component Integrate your native code into your Flutter codebase for native app performance Who this book is for This book is for developers looking to learn Google's revolutionary framework Flutter from scratch. No prior knowledge of Flutter or Dart is required; however, basic knowledge of any programming language will be helpful.

Explore the latest features in Swift with the most experienced iOS developers and build feature-rich, reliable iOS-native apps with proven industry-standard recipes, modern design techniques, and strategies beyond the official documentation Key Features Harness the power of Swift to create stunning applications, spanning mobile apps to machine learning models Learn and practice the flexible Swift programming language with a practical, recipe-based approach Leverage highly tested recipes that any Swift developer can follow in this part-color guide Book DescriptionUnlock the full potential of Swift and elevate your iOS development skills with this new edition of Swift Cookbook, highlighting the latest features in Swift 5.9. This cookbook will take your Swift programming skills to the next level, boosting your productivity and efficiency step by step through a plethora of practical recipes. Although this book is primarily for experienced iOS developers, it provides an introductory overview of Swift 5.9, including its basic building blocks, syntax, and the functionalities of Swift constructs, to get you warmed up. Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals, you’ll get down to business. Unless you’re completely new to Swift, this recipe-based guide doesn’t need to be read in order; you can jump to whichever topic takes your fancy, from UIKit and SwiftUI to advanced UI techniques, from Swift’s control flow and generics to machine learning with Vision, CoreML, and augmented reality with ARKit. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully up to speed with Swift’s capabilities and be able to develop amazing applications across a wide variety of domains.What you will learn Define flexible classes and structs using generics Use advanced operators and create custom ones Build iOS apps using UIKit and SwiftUI framework Import custom functionality into Swift Playgrounds Implement machine learning models using CoreML and Vision Manage 3D models and assets for ARKit using Swift and Xcode Who this book is for This book is for experienced iOS developers looking to master the diverse features offered by Swift 5.9 along with tips and tricks to efficiently code and build applications. Knowledge of general programming concepts will assist with understanding key concepts.

Move beyond prompt-based coding by using Claude Code to design reliable, agent-driven workflows and build production-ready full-stack applications Key Features Learn Claude Code as a development partner to build custom automations and agentic workflows Build and iterate on a Next.js application using Claude Code for AI-assisted development Scale AI-assisted development with Claude Code while maintaining code quality Book DescriptionMost developers encounter Claude Code through chat-style prompting, but that approach breaks down as projects grow and automation must be safe, repeatable, and controlled. Agentic Coding with Claude Code shows how to move beyond ad hoc prompts and use Claude Code as an extensible, agent-driven development platform. This book focuses on building context-aware AI workflows directly in your terminal and IDE. You will learn how to control Claude Code using slash commands, manage long-term context with persistent memory files, and automate development tasks using hooks that trigger actions across Claude Code's lifecycle. The book also covers the Model Context Protocol (MCP) as an important part of the modern agentic ecosystem. You will understand why MCP exists, explore its core architecture, and configure MCP servers inside Claude Code to improve context sharing across tools, agents, and workflows. The trade-offs between MCP, skills, and subagents are discussed to help you choose the right approach. You will design and orchestrate multi-agent systems using subagents, parallel sessions, and hierarchical delegation. By the end of the book, you will be able to integrate Claude Code into real-world development workflows with confidence and control.What you will learn Design agentic coding workflows in the terminal and IDE using Claude Code Build custom automations with reusable slash commands and hooks Use Claude Code with a Next.js project to implement AI-driven workflows Create persistent AI memory using Claude Code memory files Apply MCP for structured context sharing across tools and agents Design multi-agent systems using subagents and orchestration patterns Enforce coding standards using project documentation and context control Scale AI pair programming while keeping code maintainable Who this book is for This book is for developers and engineers who want to move beyond chat-based AI and build agentic, automated development workflows using Claude Code and MCP. It is ideal for application developers with prior software engineering experience who want to integrate context-aware AI agents into their terminal and IDE, automate complex tasks, and design scalable multi-agent systems. It will also benefit AI engineers and GenAI users working closely with modern development workflows.

Build real-world iOS apps from scratch while learning the latest Swift 6, Xcode 26, and Apple Intelligence features in this fully updated 10th edition Key Features: - Have fun building your first iOS app and start your iOS programming career - Learn to integrate Apple Intelligence and the sleek new Liquid Glass UI for modern app experiences - Establish a solid foundation with UIKit, testing, and deployment best practices Book Description: iOS 26 Programming for Beginners returns in its 10th edition, fully updated to reflect Apple's latest innovations in app development. Perfect for complete newcomers as well as those transitioning from other platforms, this practical guide walks you through every step of building your first iOS app using Swift 6 and Xcode 26. Following a project-based approach, you'll create a feature-rich journal app while mastering UIKit fundamentals, including storyboards, navigation, data persistence, media integration, and map-based features. Each chapter builds on the last with clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, and real-world examples that reinforce your learning. Along the way, you'll enhance your app with Apple Intelligence, Apple's on-device AI platform, to deliver smart, personalized user experiences. You'll also leverage the elegant Liquid Glass UI design system introduced in iOS 26, to give your app a modern and immersive feel. By the end of this book, you'll have built and deployed a complete iOS app and gained the essential skills to pursue a career in mobile development. What You Will Learn: - Install and configure Xcode 26 for iOS development - Build intuitive user interfaces using UIKit and Auto Layout - Handle JSON data and persistent storage - Integrate Core Location and MapKit for GPS features - Enhance app features with Apple Intelligence - Apply the new Liquid Glass UI for visual polish - Submit and deploy your app to the App Store Who this book is for: This iOS programming book is for beginners with minimal coding experience who want to enter the world of Swift programming and iOS app development. A basic understanding of programming concepts is all you need to get started. Table of Contents - Hello, Xcode - Simple Values and Types - Conditionals and Optionals - Range Operators and Loops - Collection Types - Functions and Closures - Classes, Structures, and Enumerations - Protocols, Extensions, and Error Handling - Swift Concurrency - Set Up the User Interface - Build the User Interface - Complete the User Interface - Modify App Screens - MVC and Table Views - Getting Data into Table Views - Pass Data Between View Controllers - Core Location and MapKit - JSON Files - Custom Views - Camera and Photo Library - Search - Collection Views - Adopt Liquid Glass - Icon Composer - Apple Intelligence - Foundation Models - Test and Submit Your App to the App Store

Build, test, and deploy real-world applications faster using AI-powered tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Lovable with modern vibe coding workflows. Key Features Master the emerging vibe coding mindset for AI-assisted software development Build and deploy complete applications using Cursor, Windsurf, and Lovable Apply real-world development practices including specifications, testing, version control, and CI-style workflows Book DescriptionSoftware development is evolving rapidly, and working effectively with AI is becoming a core skill. Vibe Coding with Cursor, Windsurf & Lovable introduces a practical, AI-first approach to building applications by guiding intelligent coding agents instead of writing every line of code manually. Through hands-on examples, you’ll learn how to create applications from scratch using Cursor, structure projects with specifications and to-do lists, manage code with Git, and add automated tests. You’ll then explore Lovable’s no-code and low-code workflows to build and deploy full-stack apps, before moving on to Windsurf to analyze and extend existing codebases. By the end of this book, you’ll have a repeatable, professional workflow for building and shipping real-world applications faster, combining the speed of AI with sound engineering practices.What you will learn Understand the vibe coding mindset and how it differs from traditional development Build applications using natural language with Cursor's AI agents Write effective specifications and to-do lists to guide AI-generated code Add automated testing, refactor code, and manage changes with Git and GitHub Build and deploy full-stack apps using Lovable and Supabase Analyze and extend existing projects using Windsurf Control AI output with rules and automate workflows for faster iteration Deploy applications confidently using modern cloud platforms Who this book is for This book is for beginners curious about building apps without coding every line, developers who want to prototype faster and guide AI effectively, and anyone interested in how AI is transforming the entire software development process.

Utilize Android programming to build scalable and reliable apps using industry best practices with practical guidance from a team of Android experts with over 40 years of combined experienceGet a free PDF copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader with your book Key Features Build real-world Android apps with Kotlin and the Jetpack Compose UI framework Leverage the latest libraries to accelerate your Android development Overcome development challenges with tips and tricks from experienced Android professionals Get With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader Free Book Description Written by four veteran developers with 60+ years of collective experience, this updated third edition will jumpstart your Android development journey, focusing on Kotlin libraries and Jetpack Compose, Google's powerful declarative UI framework.You'll learn the fundamentals of app development, enabling you to use Android Studio, as well as get to grips with Jetpack Compose to create your first screens, build apps to run them on virtual devices through guided exercises, and implement Jetpack Compose's layout groups to make the most of lists, images, and maps. The book has been updated with Kotlin's powerful networking and coroutines libraries to help you fetch data in the background from a web service and manage displaying the data using Kotlin flows. You'll learn about testing, creating clean architecture, and persisting data, as well as exploring the dependency injection pattern and learning how to publish your apps on the Google Play Store. You'll also work on realistic projects split up into bite-size exercises and activities, along with building apps to create quizzes, read news articles, check weather reports, store recipes, retrieve movie information, and remind you where you parked your car.By the end of this book, you'll have gained the skills and confidence to build your own creative Android apps using Kotlin. What you will learn Create maintainable and scalable apps using Kotlin Grasp Android asynchronous programming with coroutines and the Flow API Simplify app development with Google architecture components Apply MVVM and Repository architecture patterns to standardize retrieving and displaying data from outside sources Increase app stability and robustness with unit and integration tests Use standard libraries for dependency injection, networking, data parsing, and persistence Publish your app on the Google Play Store Who this book is for This book is for beginners as well as intermediate-level developers with no prior experience in Android app development. Basic knowledge of the Kotlin programming language or experience in a similar programming language, along with a willingness to brush up on Kotlin is required.

Unleash the power of declarative programming in SwiftUI by building cross-platform Apple apps for iOS 15, macOS, and watchOS using Swift 5.5, Xcode 13, and SwiftUI 3 Key Features Apply the declarative programming paradigm to build cross-platform UIs for Apple devices Learn to integrate UIkit, Core Data, Firebase, and Sign in with Apple with SwiftUI Adopt the new SwiftUI 3.0 features to build visually appealing UIs speedily Book DescriptionSwiftUI provides an innovative and simple way to build beautiful user interfaces (UIs) for all Apple platforms, from iOS and macOS through to watchOS and tvOS, using the Swift programming language. In this recipe-based cookbook, you’ll cover the foundations of SwiftUI as well as the new SwiftUI 3 features introduced in iOS 15 and explore a range of essential techniques and concepts that will help you through the development process. The cookbook begins by explaining how to use basic SwiftUI components. Once you’ve learned the core concepts of UI development, such as Views, Controls, Lists, and ScrollViews, using practical implementations in Swift, you'll advance to adding useful features to SwiftUI using drawings, built-in shapes, animations, and transitions. You’ll understand how to integrate SwiftUI with exciting new components in the Apple development ecosystem, such as Combine for managing events and Core Data for managing app data. Finally, you’ll write iOS, macOS, and watchOS apps by sharing the same SwiftUI codebase. By the end of this SwiftUI book, you'll have discovered a range of simple, direct solutions to common problems encountered when building SwiftUI apps.What you will learn Explore various layout presentations in SwiftUI such as HStack, VStack, LazyHStack, and LazyVGrid Create widgets to quickly display relevant content at glance Get up to speed with drawings in SwiftUI using built-in shapes, custom paths, and polygons Discover modern animation and transition techniques in SwiftUI Add user authentication using Firebase and Sign in with Apple Manage concurrency with Combine and async/await in SwiftUI Solve the most common SwiftUI problems, such as integrating a MapKit map, unit testing, snapshot testing, and previewing layouts Who this book is for This book is for mobile developers who want to learn SwiftUI as well as experienced iOS developers transitioning from UIkit to SwiftUI. The book assumes knowledge of the Swift programming language. Knowledge of object-oriented design and data structures will be useful but not necessary. You'll also find this book to be a helpful resource if you're looking for reference material regarding the implementation of various features in SwiftUI.

Are you a creative person, worried that AI will replace your creativity? This guide by Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson shows how to engage with AI as a powerful tool (not your replacement) across video, audio, text, and images. Free with the book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader. Key Features Master AI-powered workflows for editing video, enhancing audio, and improving text and images Discover the potential of AI automation tools to make your creative workflow faster and more efficient Boost your creativity with a view to navigating ethical and copyright challenges Book DescriptionAI for Creative Production is a practical, non-technical guide that helps digital creators, filmmakers, musicians, and writers embrace AI as a tool or collaborator—not a replacement. Beginning with a clear foundation in how modern AI works and its ethical implications, the book offers a hype-free perspective, showing where AI is genuinely useful and where it’s not. It breaks AI into three accessible categories. Starting with Utility AI, tools that help organize and enhance your work, identify the best shots, select image elements, transcribe and search videos, clean audio, and summarize text. You’ll then explore Generative AI, learning to create new text, images, video, and audio with creative control. GenAI doesn’t have to replace your work; you’ll discover tips for better prompting, tools for retouching, and fresh methods for brainstorming and ideation. Finally, you’ll uncover the potential of Automation AI to help edit videos, process photos, and build scripts that streamline your creative workflows. Packed with hands-on examples using accessible tools like Firefly, Runway, Sora, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and ElevenLabs, this book equips you to integrate AI into your practice with clarity and confidence. By the end, you’ll know how to get the best from AI while preserving the unique value of human creativity in an AI-driven world.What you will learn Understand modern AI foundations and ethics Use AI to organize, classify, and improve media Apply AI to images, video, and audio enhancement Summarize, rewrite, and translate text effectively Generate new text, images, video, and audio Automate workflows with assistants and scripts Evaluate AI's role in professional creative practice Balance efficiency, originality, and ethical concerns Who this book is for This book is for creative professionals, photographers, digital creators, video editors, writers, and enthusiasts who want to understand and apply AI in their work. Readers should already be comfortable with digital creative tools in at least one medium and ready to explore more. Whether you’re seeking to enhance productivity, explore generative creativity, or navigate ethical questions, this book offers clear, practical guidance.

Elevate your iOS development skills with this comprehensive iOS 18 guide covering the latest changes and improvements in iOS SDK and Swift, while mastering practical techniques to become an exceptional iOS developer Key Features Stay up to date with the latest changes and improvements in iOS SDK and Swift programming language Learn how you can improve user experience by focusing on customizing components and animations Get to grips with advanced topics such as SwiftData and high-efficiency applications through an in-depth discussion Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionEmbark on a comprehensive iOS 18 development journey with Avi Tsadok, a veteran iOS developer and author of 4 books and over 40 tutorials and articles. A recognized public speaker, Avi has a knack for demystifying complex concepts and brings unparalleled expertise to the forefront of iOS 18 development education. This guide focuses on iOS 18 advancements, equipping developers with tools to maximize its potential. This book covers essential topics for seasoned developers, including Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode foundations, and the latest iOS SDK updates. You’ll get to grips with optimizing performance and understanding advanced architectural paradigms. By implementing the newest iOS updates, you’ll also explore intricate animation methods and harness a new framework, SwiftData that replaces Core Data for having persistent storage. The book builds your proficiency in advanced networking with URLSession and shows you how to conjure stunning visuals and adopt sophisticated testing techniques. You'll explore the world of machine learning with Apple’s Core ML diving into built-in frameworks like NLP, vision, and sound analysis to train and integrate your own models into iOS apps. By the end of the book, you'll possess skills to build exceptional apps, excel in advanced roles, and confidently tackle iOS development challenges.What you will learn Develop functional iOS applications on the iOS platform Build intricate custom animations and UI elements Master data handling and persistence in iOS apps Utilize Combine for efficient data management Harness the power of the neural engine through CoreML Explore architectures and streamline programming with Swift Macros Improve engagement by adding Widgets and App Intents Who this book is for If you are an experienced iOS developer looking to enhance your mobile development skills, create exceptional applications, and excel in advanced positions, this book is designed for you. To derive maximum benefit from this book and ensure a strong understanding of the advanced content, it is recommended that you have a solid foundation in Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode.

Improve user experience by avoiding common frustrations and focusing on what matters Key Features Browse over 20 years of collected UX insights Challenge your own ideas on UX Join the online community of UX professionals and learn with the experts Book Description“This updated version of 101 UX Principles is a delight. It's an educational and fun provocation to look at the world of UX differently – solidly from the user's point of view." -Elizabeth Churchill, Director of User Experience, Google “A phenomenal reference guide. Complete with case studies, a record of personal experience, and visual examples, Grant makes it clear why these techniques have found their way into the canon of UX best practices.” -Jeff Gothelf, Author of Lean UX “..I recommend it to anyone looking to learn the basics and also for more experienced designers - the author’s candid opinions will force you to revisit some of your established assumptions!" -Anne Marie-Leger, Staff Product Designer, Shopify “An absolute must-read, not only for UX designers, but this book is also super relevant for product managers trying to get better at product usability. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!" -Trent Blakely, Sr. Product Manager, Equinix This book is a manifesto of UX/UI design best practices to help you put the focus back on what really matters: the user. From UX laws to practical UI, color, typography, and accessibility advice, it’s all packed into this easy-to-consult and fun read: Essential UX laws Handy best practices Snippets of technical knowledge for anyone who wants to work in the digital space 101 UX Principles demonstrates the success from best-in-class products and leads the way to delight your users. Keep it on your desk for quick reference, send as a gift to colleagues to build allies, or brandish it as your weapon of choice during meetings to fight for your users’ right to a better digital experience. Sneak a peek at some of the new and updated principles in this UX design book: Work with user expectations, not against them Make interactive elements obvious and discoverable Optimize your interface for mobile Streamline creating and entering passwords Respect users' time and effort in your forms Use animation with care in user interfaces How to handle destructive user actions Chatbots are usually a bad idea – and how to make them better Use A/B testing to test your ideas Let users give feedback, but don't hassle them Make it clear to users if they're joining or signing-in Only use modal views for blocking actions How complexity can be good for some usersWhat you will learn Work with user expectations, not against them Make interactive elements obvious and discoverable Optimize your interface for mobile Streamline creating and entering passwords Use animation with care in user interfaces How to handle destructive user actions Who this book is for This book is a distillation of Will's 20+ years of experience in the form of successful design principles to help early career UX designers learn the ropes and provide experienced professionals with new ideas when building their products. UX/UI designers, product managers, entrepreneurs, aspiring strategists, and anyone creating a digital product, service or a campaign will find this book extremely useful.

Through insights from twelve industry voices, learn how to create truly accessible and inclusive digital experiences that work for everyone, regardless of ability and background Key Features Understand inclusive design principles that will help you achieve universal usability Gain insights into AI and emerging technologies shaping the future of accessibility Drive organizational change with practical strategies to build an inclusive design culture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Despite our growing reliance on digital technology, millions of users are still excluded from fully engaging with websites, apps, and digital services because nobody thought to design for them. Inclusive Design for Accessibility challenges you to rethink how you build digital experiences, offering the tools and guidance needed to move beyond compliance and create experiences that work for everyone. With contributions from twelve accessibility leaders—Dale Cruse, Denis Boudreau, Dr. Angela Young, Maya Sellon, Julianna Rowsell, Nandita Gupta, Jennifer Chadwick, Crystal Scott, Chris McMeeking, Dr. Keith Newton, Charlie Triplett, and Kai Wong—this book lays out the fundamentals of inclusive design and its application in advanced and emerging technologies. You'll discover practical strategies and real-world examples that show you how to embed accessibility into projects, from user research and testing to creating accessible websites and mobile apps. You’ll also focus on how AI can enhance accessibility and learn to tackle the challenges posed by VR and AR. For designers, developers, product managers, and business leaders, this book will reshape how you approach inclusive design, helping you move beyond ticking boxes toward building digital products that don't leave anyone behind. What you will learn Master the core principles of inclusive design to create products that serve all Conduct diverse user research to gain insights into accessible experiences Implement accessibility best practices in your web and mobile deployments Create fully accessible content in text, audio, and video formats Explore the accessibility challenges and opportunities with AI, VR, and AR Navigate the legal and ethical implications of accessibility to protect users and your brand Establish accessibility-focused workflows and practices in your teams Who this book is for This book is for digital designers, developers, UX professionals, product managers, and business leaders committed to inclusive design. It offers practical skills for creating accessible digital products, while covering legal and ethical considerations, user research, and strategies for building an accessibility-focused culture within teams. You don’t need to be an expert in UX design, web development, or accessibility to get value from this book. Each chapter delivers actionable insights that stand on their own, be it UX design, product management, development, or accessibility leadership.

Build a range of Android applications including a messaging app, a photo editor, and a video streaming platform while learning how to address common real-world issues such as authentication, connecting to synchronous and asynchronous remote sources, rendering complex UIs with Jetpack Compose, and more Key Features Understand complex concepts in a coherent way by solving challenging real-world problems and developing three practical projects Use the latest features of libraries in Jetpack Compose, Room, CameraX, ExoPlayer, and more Leverage best practices for UI creation, app structure, data handling, and lifecycle management Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWith resources on Android and Kotlin abound, it’s difficult to find content that focuses on resolving common challenges faced by app developers. This book by Gema Socorro Rodríguez – a Google Developer Expert for Android with over 15 years of experience and a proven track record as an effective instructor – is designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. It equips you with the skills to tackle everyday problems in Android development through hands-on projects. Under Gema's expert guidance, you’ll build three sophisticated Android projects. You'll start your development journey by building a WhatsApp-like application, learning how to process asynchronous messages reactively, render them using Jetpack Compose, and advance to creating and uploading a backup of these messages. Next, you’ll channel your creativity into Packtagram, an Instagram-inspired app that offers advanced photo-editing capabilities using the latest CameraX libraries. Your final project will be a Netflix-style app, integrating video playback functionality with ExoPlayer for both foreground and background operations, and implementing device casting features. By the end of this book, you'll have crafted three fully functional, multi-platform projects and gained the confidence to solve the most common challenges in Android development.What you will learn Create complex UIs with Jetpack Compose Structure and modularize apps with a focus on further scaling Connect your app to synchronous and asynchronous remote sources Store and cache information and manage the lifecycle of this data Execute periodic tasks using WorkManager Capture and edit photos and videos using CameraX Authenticate your users securely Play videos in the foreground and background and cast them to other devices Who this book is for If you're a mid-level Android engineer, this book is for you as it will not only teach you how to solve issues that occur in real-world apps but also benefit you in your day-to-day work. This book will also help junior engineers who want to get exposed to complex problems and explore best practices to solve them. A basic understanding of Android and Kotlin concepts such as views, activities, lifecycle, and Kotlin coroutines will be useful to get the most out of this book.

Become a pro Figma user by learning advanced techniques, real-world workflows from experts, and Al tips that make collaboration and handoffs effortless Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Level up into a highly sought-after designer through expert techniques and battle-tested workflows Learn faster with a hands-on guide built around practical, recipe-based approach. Put Al to work in Figma with workflows that speed up content, assets, and cleanup while saving hours Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionFigma isn’t just a design tool; it’s the modern designer’s command center Šimon Jun, COO at Dotidot, longtime Figma lecturer, and organizer of the Czech Friends of Figma community, built this book from the trenches of real product work. After years of untangling messy files, rescuing failing handoffs, and coaching teams at scale, he distilled what actually works into a practical, recipe-driven guide. Over time, Šimon saw the same problems show up again and again: bloated files, broken handoffs, and design systems that couldn’t scale. This book is his way of sharing the patterns, tools, and habits that helped teams move past those roadblocks and build stronger, more connected design processes in Figma. Inside, you’ll learn how to structure files for real collaboration, use design tokens without chaos, build accessible, scalable libraries, and hand off to developers with confidence. You’ll see how to automate repetitive work with plugins and AI, run async reviews, and bake feedback loops into your process so projects keep moving, without losing polish. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required What you will learn Master advanced collaboration workflows to reduce rework and keep design projects moving. Build scalable design systems with tokens, variables, and accessible components. Deliver clean handoffs using specs, annotations, exports, and Dev Mode. Create accessible systems that meet WCAG standards and work at scale. Engage stakeholders effectively through clear reviews and interactive presentations. Leverage plugins and AI to automate tasks and accelerate design work. Who this book is for This book is written for UX and UI designers who already have a basic understanding of Figma and want to advance beyond the fundamentals. Product managers and developers who work closely with design teams will also benefit from learning design practices, building scalable systems and better collaboration practices.

Find our new updated edition to get the latest industry knowledge at your disposal Key Features Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power Apps Cookbook is a complete resource filled with meticulously crafted recipes to help you build customized business apps that meet ever-changing enterprise demands. You will learn how to design modern apps with the low-code approach in a rapid application development environment by achieving enterprise-wide business agility.What you will learn Learn to integrate and test canvas apps Design model-driven solutions using various features of Microsoft Dataverse Automate business processes such as triggered events, status change notifications, and approval systems with Power Automate Implement RPA technologies with Power Automate Extend your platform using maps and mixed reality Implement AI Builder s intelligent capabilities in your solutions Extend your business applications capabilities using Power Apps Component Framework Create website experiences for users beyond the organization with Microsoft Power Pages Who this book is for This book is for citizen developers and business users looking to build custom applications as per their organizational needs without depending on professional developers. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to build applications in a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. The book is recommended for Power Apps beginners who have taken a couple of online tutorials but are struggling to implement or create real-world solutions. Basic knowledge of Power Apps is necessary to get the best out of this cookbook.

Explore the latest Figma features with this newly updated 2nd edition, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping. Learn cutting-edge design principles and create captivating interfaces with this full-color guide. Key Features Explore Figma's latest features, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping, to create dynamic and responsive interfaces Integrate AI capabilities and optimize your workflow with the latest Figma plugins Create engaging, interactive prototypes that captivate your users and stakeholders Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAre you a UI/UX designer eager to learn the art of creating compelling interfaces using Figma? Look no further! The highly anticipated new edition is here to transform your creative journey. Explore Figma's latest features and delve into the power of variables and conditional Prototyping. Get ready to transform your static designs into dynamic, interactive prototypes, offering users and stakeholders an immersive experience. Stay at the forefront of design innovation with insights into integrating AI capabilities and optimizing your workflow with the latest Figma plugins. With user-centric design at its core, this book guides you through mastering design thinking, enabling you to tackle complex design challenges with ease. One unique aspect of this edition is its focus on effective communication. Learn how to convey your design vision clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. In the rapidly changing world of UI/UX design, iteration is key. This book will teach you how to gather user feedback and iterate on your designs by creating interactive prototypes. Whether you're new to Figma or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to create captivating interfaces, fosters creativity and problem-solving, and makes you an indispensable, forward-thinking designer.What you will learn Create high-quality designs that cater to your users' needs, providing an outstanding experience Mastering mobile-first design and responsive design concepts Integrate AI capabilities into your design workflow to boost productivity and explore design innovation Craft immersive prototypes with conditional prototyping and variables Communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences Develop creative solutions for complex design challenges Gather and apply user feedback through interactive prototypes Who this book is for This book is for aspiring UX/UI designers who want to get started with Figma as well as established designers who want to migrate to Figma from other design tools. This guide will provide you a walkthrough of the entire process of creating a full-fledged prototype for a responsive interface using all the tools and features that Figma has to offer. As a result, this book is suitable for both UX and UI designers, product and graphic designers, as well as anyone who wants to explore the complete design process from scratch.

Build apps for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows using Microsoft's .NET Multi-platform App UI and Blazor Key Features Get familiar with Microsoft's UI toolkit to build amazing interfaces for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS Build a cross-platform password manager based on the famous Windows app, KeePass Explore .NET MAUI development and Hybrid app development using Blazor Book DescriptionAn evolution of Xamarin.Forms, .NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI) is a cross-platform framework for creating native mobile and desktop apps with C# and XAML. Using .NET MAUI, you can develop apps that’ll run on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows from a single shared code-base. This step-by-step guide provides a comprehensive introduction to those who are new to .NET MAUI that will have you up to speed with app development using .NET MAUI in no time. The book begins by showing you how to develop a cross-platform application using .NET MAUI and then helps you build an app throughout the chapters. You’ll gain all the knowledge needed to create a cross-platform application for Android, iOS, the mac OS, and Windows from a single shared code-base using .NET MAUI. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with the entire application development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to deployment to the app store through the development of a password manager app using KeePassLib. The concluding chapters will teach you how to integrate the latest frontend technology into your app through .NET MAUI Blazor. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to develop your own cross-platform applications using .NET MAUI.What you will learn Discover the latest features of .NET 6 that can be used in mobile and desktop app development Find out how to build cross-platform apps with .NET MAUI and Blazor Implement device-specific features using .NET MAUI Essentials Integrate third-party libraries and add your own device-specific features Discover .NET class unit test using xUnit.net and Razor components unit test using bUnit Deploy apps in different app stores on mobile as well as desktop Who this book is for This book is an entry-level .NET MAUI book for mobile developers interested in cross-platform application development with working experience of the .NET Core framework, as well as fresh or junior engineers who’ve just begun their career in mobile app development. Native application developers (desktop) or Xamarin developers who want to migrate to .NET MAUI will also benefit from this book. Basic knowledge of modern object-oriented programming language, such as C#, Java or Kotlin, is assumed.

Elevate your mobile app development skills using reusable software development methodologies and code design principles, leveraging proven strategies from industry experts who have fostered thriving developer communities Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Cover code structure, app architecture, testing, performance optimization, error handling, and more Get hands on with code examples and exercises to apply design patterns and best practices in real-world scenarios Leverage the intricacies of the Flutter framework to build better apps for your clients Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionFlutter’s rapid adoption by developers and businesses alike has led to an increased demand for skilled developers who can deliver high-quality Flutter apps. Flutter can be a great tool to develop apps for yourself, but you don’t always need to consider things like scalability or business goals as a hobbyist. When you build apps for a business, however, you must use specific tools to help the business achieve its goals. This requires solutions to be fast, reliable, and delivered on time. This book will help you meet these business requirements. You'll begin by learning how to build responsive UIs that work on all devices. Next, you'll delve into state management, understanding how to select the appropriate solution and gaining hands-on experience with InheritedWidget, ChangeNotifier, and BLoC. Later, you'll move on to high-level practices such as layered architecture, dependency injection, and repository patterns. The book will also show you how to develop features of any complexity, such as multithreading and native layer implementations. You'll also learn how to ensure the quality of your solutions by prioritizing testing. By the end of this book, you'll be able to deliver well-architected Flutter projects that are stable, scalable, and maintainable. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required What you will learn Translate business requirements into technical solutions Understand when and where specific design patterns would be applicable Separate concerns into multiple layers with scoped responsibility Build reusable architecture that can be applied to any type of app and supported by various teams Debug and solve problems before they reach the user Prevent production bugs by prioritizing testing during the development cycle Design encapsulated features that are resilient to business requirement changes and software updates Who this book is for If you’re a mobile developer who has already realized the potential of Flutter as a tool to solve business problems and are looking forward to leveling up your app-building skills, then this book is for you. Freelancers, agencies, or individuals who have already developed basic applications with Flutter and want to level up their skills to build production-ready apps at scale will find this book helpful. Basic Flutter knowledge and experience in building apps will be beneficial. Moreover, if you’re transitioning from another mobile framework, this book will make the transition easier.

Unlock the power of generative AI in Python development and learn how you can enhance your coding speed, quality, and efficiency with real-world examples and hands-on strategies Key Features Discover how GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and the OpenAI API can boost your coding productivity Push beyond the basics to apply advanced techniques across the software development lifecycle Master best practices and advanced techniques to achieve quality code for even complex tasks Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionSoftware development is being transformed by GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT, OpenAI API, and GitHub Copilot, redefining how developers work. This book will help you become a power user of GenAI for Python code generation, enabling you to write better software faster. Written by an ML advisor with a thriving tech social media presence and a top AI leader who brings Harvard-level instruction to the table, this book combines practical industry insights with academic expertise. With this book, you'll gain a deep understanding of large language models (LLMs) and develop a systematic approach to solving complex tasks with AI. Through real-world examples and practical exercises, you’ll master best practices for leveraging GenAI, including prompt engineering techniques like few-shot learning and Chain-of-Thought (CoT). Going beyond simple code generation, this book teaches you how to automate debugging, refactoring, performance optimization, testing, and monitoring. By applying reusable prompt frameworks and AI-driven workflows, you’ll streamline your software development lifecycle (SDLC) and produce high-quality, well-structured code. By the end of this book, you'll know how to select the right AI tool for each task, boost efficiency, and anticipate your next coding moves—helping you stay ahead in the AI-powered development era.What you will learn Work with GitHub Copilot in PyCharm, VS Code, and Jupyter Notebook Apply advanced prompting methods with ChatGPT and OpenAI API Gain insight into GenAI fundamentals to achieve better outcomes Adopt our structured framework to produce high-quality code Find out how to select the optimal GenAI tool for solving your specific tasks Elevate your use of GenAI tools from debugging to delivery Join the next generation of supercharged software engineers Who this book is for If you are a Python developer curious about GenAI and are looking to elevate your software engineering productivity, Supercharged Coding with GenAI will transform your approach to software. Covering various structured examples of varying problem complexities that showcase the use of advanced prompting techniques, this book is suitable for early intermediate through advanced developers. To get the most out of this book, you should have at least one year of hands-on Python development experience and be somewhat familiar with the SDLC.