Swift Programming for Mobile App Development

Delve into Swift programming for mobile app development, covering data types, OOP, logic, file management, and error handling. Gain foundational knowledge to advance in Apple platforms.

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36 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

Delve into Swift programming for mobile app development, covering data types, OOP, logic, file management, and error handling. Gain foundational knowledge to advance in Apple platforms.

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This course includes

255 Playgrounds

26 Quizzes

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255 Playgrounds

26 Quizzes

Course Overview

Swift is a modern and intuitive programming language that ranks among the top programming languages for mobile app development. Originally developed by Apple, Swift is now the recommended programming language for developing apps for all Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. If you plan to write an app for an Apple device, you will need to learn to program in Swift. In this course, you will cover topics ranging from basic data types, constants and variables, arrays, dictionaries...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Swift

Mobile App Development

What You'll Learn

Understand the origins of the Swift programming language

Learn the fundamentals of writing code in Swift

Gain experience writing well structured, object-oriented code

Become a proficient Swift programmer

What You'll Learn

Understand the origins of the Swift programming language

Course Content

Welcome to Swift

Get familiar with Swift's origins, its syntax, and introductory coding practices.

History of Swift

Learning Swift - First Steps

Swift Types, Constants, and Variables

Unpack the core of Swift's types, constants, variables, and their practical applications.

Understanding Types, Variables, and Constants Numerical Data Types Character and String Data Types Swift Tuple Type Swift Optional Type Type Casting and Type Checking

Swift Operators and Expressions

Break apart Swift's operators and expressions for data manipulation, logical evaluations, and control flow.

Operators and Expressions Range Operators Bitwise Operators

Swift Control Flow

Break down complex ideas on loops, conditional statements, and switch cases for streamlined control flow.

Looping Control Flow Conditional Control Flow Swift Switch Statement

Swift Functions, Methods, and Closures

Take a closer look at Swift functions, methods, and closures to improve coding efficiency.

Functions and Methods Closure Expressions

Swift Object-Oriented Programming

5 Lessons

Focus on Swift object-oriented principles, self keyword, properties, protocols, subclassing, and extensions.

Swift Structures and Enumerations

2 Lessons

Master the steps to utilize Swift structures and enumerations effectively in app development.

Swift Property Wrappers

1 Lesson

Get familiar with Swift Property Wrappers to enhance code efficiency and reuse behavior.

Swift Array and Dictionary Collections

2 Lessons

Solve challenges with Swift's robust array and dictionary data collections.

10.

Swift Error Handling

1 Lesson

Gain a foundational understanding of Swift error handling, crucial for resilient app development.

11.

Working with Files and Directories in Swift

3 Lessons

Break down the steps to manage directories and files using Swift's FileManager and FileHandle classes.

12.

Continuing Your Journey into Swift

5 Lessons

Take a closer look at advancing Swift skills, Apple Developer Program, Xcode, Playgrounds, and further learning.

13.

Appendix

1 Lesson

Tackle Swift resources, tools, guides, and essential reading for mobile app development.

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