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SwiftUI Cookbook: iOS App Development Recipes, 4th Edition

Development Recipes: SwiftUI Cookbook is a practical recipe-based guide to building iOS apps, with topics ranging from layouts and data flow to SwiftData, networking, charts, animations, and on-device Apple Intelligence. The listing describes an edition updated for iOS 27 and Liquid Glass, with sample apps and downloadable code.

At a glance

Progresses from SwiftUI fundamentals to advanced APIs through practical recipes.
Covers responsive layouts, reusable views, state and data binding, navigation, and accessibility.
Includes data persistence, remote APIs, debugging, testing, and performance topics.
Advanced material includes Swift Charts, Liquid Glass, Canvas, WebView integration, and on-device Apple Intelligence.
Listing says each recipe uses a focused sample app and that code is available for download.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wide topic range, from introductory SwiftUI structures to data persistence, networking, and testing.
Recipe format and focused sample apps are suited to learning by implementing specific features.
Includes newer Apple frameworks and topics such as SwiftData, Swift Charts, and Foundation Models.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Edition	4th
Publication date	October 30, 2026
Language	English
Print length	650 pages

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.42 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.47 x 9.25 inches

Identifiers
ISBN-13	978-1806663774

What to know before buying

The listing says the book is updated for iOS 27 and gives a publication date of October 30, 2026. Buyers should confirm the edition and timing suit their development environment before purchase. Familiarity with Swift basics is described as helpful, though prior SwiftUI experience is not required.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Swift programmers learning SwiftUI through practical examples.
iOS developers looking up implementation patterns for layouts, persistence, networking, charts, and animations.
Readers who want a broad reference spanning foundational and advanced SwiftUI topics.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general Swift language textbook rather than a SwiftUI-focused guide.
Readers who need guidance tied to an earlier iOS version, unless they confirm that the covered APIs match their environment.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate ratings are positive overall but include a substantial one-star share, and the rating sample is small. That gives limited evidence about how well the book works for readers. Consider whether its stated SwiftUI coverage and iOS 27 focus match your needs rather than treating the ratings as a guide to specific strengths or shortcomings.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects does the book cover?

The listing describes recipes for layouts, navigation, state and data flow, persistence, networking, charts, animations, visual effects, testing, accessibility, and on-device Apple Intelligence.

Is it suitable for someone new to SwiftUI?

The listing says no prior SwiftUI experience is required and describes a beginner-friendly progression. It also notes that familiarity with Swift basics will help.

Does it include code examples?

The listing says recipes are built around focused sample apps and that all the code is available for download.

Which iOS version does this edition target?

The listing describes the edition as updated for iOS 27. Confirm that the edition and APIs fit your development setup before buying.