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24 alternatives to Beginning iOS Programming

A new book from AppCoda, learn to build an app from scratch.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Beginning iOS Programming launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   iOS Stack▲213

   A curated collection of iOS resources for app builders

   2016 · iosstack.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Design+code▲177

   Learn iOS design and Xcode

   2014 · designcode.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Encode▲210

   Learn to code on your iPhone + iPad

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Skillshare for iOS▲146

   Learn just about anything.

   2014 · skillshare.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   iOS Development E-Book Bootcamp▲161

   Learn to code & build iOS apps with no experience for $0 💻📱

   2018 · devslopes.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Complete iOS 8 Course▲318

   Learn by Building 14 Different Apps in Swift

   2014 · bitfountain.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   One Month iOS▲304

   Learn to build your first iPhone app in just one month

   2014 · onemonth.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Programming React Native▲83

   Free eBook on cross platform mobile app development

   2016 · leanpub.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Xcode for Designers▲288

   Learn how to create native iOS apps in 5 days

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    App Making▲114

    A Step-By-Step Guide To Crafting Successful Apps

    2014 · tapity.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Teaching App Development with Swift▲96

    A Github-hosted curriculum on Swift for teachers by Apple

    2015 · swifteducation.github.io · its alternatives →

12. 12LI
    Learn iPhone and iPad development in less than an hour▲163

    2011 · diveintoios.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hello, Startup▲76

    A programmer's guide to building products, tech & teams

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    How To Build An App Business With No Technical Background▲71

    A mobile app business guide for non-technical founders.

    2015 · gumroad.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Getting Real▲234

    The smarter way to build web apps. A free book by 37signals.

    2015 · basecamp.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Complete iOS7 Course▲215

    Learn by Building 14 iPhone Apps

    2014 · bitfountain.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Motion Design for iOS▲188

    A book about designing animations for iOS

    2014 · designthencode.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Swift Guides▲82

    The Best Way to Learn Swift Development

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    iOS Design Course▲134

    The Complete iOS Design Course with Sketch from Bitfountain

    2014 · bitfountain.io · its alternatives →

20. 20IW
    I wrote an eBook on building iOS apps. First chapter is free.▲37

    2013 · yourfirstiosapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    iOS Design Kit▲132

    Design great apps for iOS better and faster

    2016 · iosdesignkit.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Ask by NoteBear▲94

    Get the exact notes or tutoring you need⚡️

    2017 · notebear.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    How to Make an App - 6-Step Intro Guide▲108

    A beginner's guide to making apps, from idea to launch

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    How I Learned to Code▲65

    Lessons From Teaching Myself Web Development

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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