The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook: Conquer Swift, frameworks, design patterns, and app architecture for your dream job

Book Synopsis: Take your interview skills to the next level by reviewing hundreds of real-world interview questions and coding examples. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.

Key Features

• Solve complex design and architecture tasks
• Develop mature and complete answers to commonly asked questions
• Enhance your interview prospects by building a strong developer brand through publications and online projects

Book Description

As an iOS developer, you must possess a diverse skill set encompassing Swift coding, design knowledge, and mastery of development tools. And while the demand for iOS developers remains high, the competition for landing your dream job has intensified in recent years. Being a skilled iOS developer is no longer enough — acing interviews is now just as essential as having technical expertise.

In The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook, you'll discover innovative ways to stand out as an iOS developer and pass every job interview. It will guide you to build your developer brand and present your skills to potential employers. This comprehensive guide covers over 100 interview questions, from Swift fundamentals and frameworks to complex design patterns and app architecture. You'll learn how to approach coding assessments like a pro and avoid red flags that could hinder your chances of success.

Drawing from the author’s experience of interviewing hundreds of iOS developers and having been a candidate themself, this book addresses the challenges of showcasing your skills and knowledge within a limited timeframe.

By the end of this book, you'll be ready to excel in any iOS interview, demonstrating your strengths and confidently tackling even the most challenging questions, ultimately paving the way to secure the job you've always wanted.

What you will learn

• Gain insights into how an interview process works
• Establish and capitalize on your iOS developer brand
• Easily solve general Swift language questions
• Solve questions on data structures and code management
• Prepare for questions involving primary frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, and Combine Core Data
• Identify the “red flags” in an interview and learn strategies to steer clear of them

Who this book is for

Designed for iOS developers of all levels, from juniors to seniors, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to enhance their interview skills in iOS development. Basic knowledge of iOS development and Swift is necessary to get started with this book.

Table of Contents

1. Before the Interview
2. Going through The Interview Process
3. Developer Branding
4. Data Structures and Algorithms
5. The Swift Programming Language
6. Managing Your Code
7. Building Great User Experiences with UIKit
8. SwiftUI and Declarative Programming
9. Understanding Persistent Memory Libraries Management
10. Design Patterns to Solve Complex Questions
11. Drilling into App Architecture
12. Acing the Coding Assessment