Introduction

Whether you’re a complete novice looking to get started in programming, someone familiar with programming but curious about learning more, or a seasoned programmer comfortable with other programming languages but unfamiliar with Macintosh programming, this book is for you. Whatever your skill level, this book will help everyone understand how to use Apple’s latest programming language, Swift, to create OS X programs for the Macintosh.

Now you may be wondering why learn Swift and why program for the Macintosh? The answer is simple.

First, Swift is Apple’s newest programming language designed to make creating OS X and iOS programs faster, easier, and more reliable than before. Previously, you had to use Objective-C to create OS X and ...

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