I know every iOS job is different. But if you are a iOS/Android developer, have you ever had to deal with creating a web service or did someone else in your team take care of it?
I know my way around in calling web services from an iOS app, but I know nothing about creating a web service. I just want to know if that’s a hurdle in a getting a iOS developer job.
I’m sorry to ask such a vague question, but I am just to overwhelmed by all the required skills for getting a iOS developer job. I will avoid asking such questions in the future.
It really depends on the size, but I would say companies that aren’t startups should have their own team for web services. This also depends if the company is iOS only or if they have a web/android/other products that already utilize an API.
You should definitely check out Ray Wenderlich’s tutorials on Web Services here:
http://www.raywenderlich.com/2941/how-to-write-a-simple-phpmysql-web-service-for-an-ios-app
and he also just posted a new tutorial about creating a instagram like web service today.
Most companies aren’t going to use PHP as their service so be familiar with different languages, the most common being: java, python and ruby.