In this video, Mohammad Azam explains the differences between coded and codeless sticker pack applications. Explore the pros and cons of codeless apps and learn how developers have more flexibiity when developing coded sticker application.
- [Narrator] Apple provides multiple ways…for creating sticker applications.…The sticker applications can be created…without writing any code hence their called…codeless sticker applications.…And it can be created in less than 30 seconds,…provided of course that the image assets are ready.…When designing a codeless sticker application,…all that is needed is to drag and drop the assets…into the designated drop zone in Xcode and you're done.…
Although you can implement codeless sticker applications…without writing any code, it does come with few limitations.…The codeless nature of the app…prevents it from displaying ads.…Codeless apps also cannot use in-app purchase,…meaning the developer cannot sell additional content…through the codeless app or remotely update the content.…That's why Apple has provided another way to write…sticker applications.…
Coded sticker apps can be created…using the iMessages project template in Xcode.…Coded sticker apps inherit from…MS sticker browser view controller class…which is responsible for displaying and managing stickers.…
Author
Mohammad Azam
Released
6/26/2017- Understanding iMessage app architecture
- Creating stickers without code
- Preparing image assets
- Creating a sticker project using Xcode
- Creating stickers using code
- Creating a user interface
- Configuring the container view controller
- Configuring view controller containment
- Configuring compact and expanded modes
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome58s
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1. Understand iMessage App Architecture
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Types of iMessage apps2m 53s
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Structure of iMessage apps2m 11s
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2. Create Stickers without Code
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Prepare the image assets1m 10s
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3. Create Stickers Using Code
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Read images2m 11s
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4. Secret Messaging Application
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Understand the scenario1m 56s
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Create a user interface3m 4s
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5. Send and Receive Secret Messages
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Receive secret messages3m 36s
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Display secret messages2m 51s
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Conclusion
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Next steps47s
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Video: Codeless vs. coded sticker apps