Apple products based on the iOS mobile operating system have a strong position on the Russian market. According to Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, a quarterly report by IDC (International Data Corporation), the share of “Apple” smartphones in sales for the fourth quarter of 2020 was 19.1%. The demand for products of this world-famous brand can be called stable, despite slight fluctuations in customer preferences over the past 4-5 years, so it is not surprising that the market needs experienced iOS-developers.
At this point, Android certainly has the majority of the market, but iOS has its own market characteristics. For example, many apps are only released on iOS at first. Or, for example, iOS is used more often by executives. This is neither bad nor good, it is just necessary to understand that iOS has a very loyal audience, tied to the Apple brand, and based on this, it can be assumed that iOS will be relevant for a long time and mobile development will evolve towards wearable devices with a guaranteed market share.
Developers for iOS use in their work the latest programming language Swift, which displaces Objective-C from the market. The main feature of Swift is its ease of learning and error tolerance, which makes development several times faster.
Features of the profession
iOS developer is a vocation, because only talented and persistent people can achieve success working in this direction. Developers spend a lot of time on self-education, constantly monitor market trends and the mood of potential customers. Passion and adequate assessment of their abilities are important.
An iOS programmer is involved in:
Creating software and updates for iOS mobile devices;
writing technical documentation for created software products;
debugging and testing applications for Apple devices;
uploading software products to the App Store;
resolving controversial issues related to uploading software to the App Store;
Debugging the app based on the results of user feedback (adding new features, making minor changes, etc.).
How to become a developer for iOS
Establish the idea that you want to be engaged in development for iOS.
Ideally, go to college to study the specialties related to programming.
Alternatives – self-study from books, articles, videos / courses.
Develop an application at least for your own use.
Put it on AppStore.
Try to join a professional team, which requires going to interviews everywhere you are invited.
If they are rejected, memorize the requirements, refine your knowledge, and improve your skills.
With a new level of skill, take the dream companies by storm.
Training for an iOS developer
A developer must have a college technical degree. If the future iOS programmer already has practical programming experience in C++ or Java, he can learn the profession on his own by studying the specialized literature, communicating on highly specialized sites.
Professional knowledge
Practical skills in Swift, Objective C.
Knowledge of C++, Java, Java Script, SCC, SQL, HTML, Rest API, Cocoa/Xcode, iOS SDK, Core Data, OOP.
Working with other people’s code.
Foreign language.
Ability to work with the App Store (software downloads, updates, etc.).
Knowledge of the rules of cooperation with the App Store.
Applicants interested in getting a job as an iOS developer in a large company will have successful products listed on the App Store, participation in open-source projects and at least one year of experience as a practicing programmer.