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Tag: UI
Use Dynamic Type
For reading ease and visual accessibility you should be using dynamic fonts whenever possible. Let’s look at an example you can get from the download files. I’ve run the Split View Controller from a previous tip in landscape on an iPad Pro 9.7 inch….
Using Haptics
Learn how to use haptics to give phone vibrations and physical sensation to your iPhone apps.
Sliders as Knobs
You’ve seen other apps rotate views, but you may have no idea how to do it yourself. Let me show you one way to rotate views. We’ll make a simple knob control you might be able to use in your apps. Download the example…
CALayer Masks
UI doesn’t have to look like a rectangle. You might want a different shape for your icon. You can do that with layer masks. Let’s learn how to set them up. Download the example files. You’ll find an app with two square buttons. If…
Add an Animated Drawer
You’ve probably seen menus that pop out of the side of an app, but do you know how to make one? With the knowledge of some simple code you too can add these to your application using auto layout. If you take a look…
From Apple to Raspberry Pi: How to do Threading with Python and Tkinter
We’re going to have a diversion away from the penguin app for a bit due to some work I ‘m doing and thought it would be useful for many working with the Raspberry Pi and Python. I’m working with time-lapse photography on the Raspberry…
From Apple to Raspberry Pi: Adding Combo Box Selections and Message Boxes
We began to make our penguin data collection interface last week. Today we are going to add Combobox selections to the penguin panel. The Combobox widget codes similar to the Entry widget. Instead of text for a title it takes a list for values….
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Current Published Works
Pratical Autolayout
for Xcode 8
In Practical Auto Layout for Xcode 8, using simple, practical, easy to follow examples, you will learn how to master auto layout, size classes and stack views on the Xcode 8 storyboard. Using easy to follow examples, you will learn how to make universal apps quickly easily and in far less time than ever before.
Swift Swift:
View Controllers
You will learn to use auto layout, size classes and new Swift implementations of view controllers. With plenty of color illustrations and code snippets, Swift Swift View Controllers will take you step by step through many easy demonstrations, teaching you the stuff you really need to know to implement any of these view controllers.
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