IOS Development with Swift

Master iOS Development with Swift (6-Week Intensive)

Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentorship: Expert iOS developers from top tech companies will provide personalized mentorship and guidance throughout the course.
Mode of Learning: Online, Self-paced + Weekly Live Sessions

Week 1: Introduction to iOS Development & Swift Basics

• Introduction to iOS Development:
  • Overview of iOS ecosystem, Xcode, and Apple Developer tools.
  • Introduction to Swift programming language: Variables, constants, data types, and operators.
  • Control Flow: If-else, switch, loops, and functions.
• Swift Basics:
  • Optionals, Arrays, Dictionaries, and Sets in Swift.
  • Understanding closures and higher-order functions (map, filter, reduce).
• Project 1: Hello World App
  • Build a simple “Hello World” iOS app using Swift and Xcode.

Outcome: Familiarity with Swift programming language and iOS development environment.

Week 2: User Interface Design with UIKit

• Understanding UIKit Framework:
  • Introduction to UIKit and building UI with Interface Builder.
  • Using UI components: UILabel, UIButton, UITextField, UIImageView, etc.
  • Auto Layout and Constraints: Creating responsive UIs for multiple screen sizes.
• Table Views & Collection Views:
  • Understanding UITableView and UICollectionView for displaying lists and grids.
  • Data Source and Delegate methods.
• Project 2: To-Do List App
  • Build a simple To-Do List app using UITableView to display tasks and enable user interactions.

Outcome: Proficiency in creating UIs with UIKit and handling user input.

Week 3: Navigation and Data Persistence

• Navigation Controllers:
  • Implementing navigation stacks and tab bar controllers for app flow.
  • Passing data between view controllers using Segues and programmatic navigation.
• Data Persistence:
  • Introduction to UserDefaults for simple data storage.
  • Using CoreData for persistent data storage in iOS apps.
• Project 3: Notes App with Data Persistence
  • Build a note-taking app that stores user input in CoreData and allows navigation between views.

Outcome: Understanding navigation patterns and local data storage for persistent apps.

Week 4: Networking and API Integration

• Working with APIs:
  • Introduction to JSON and handling HTTP requests using URLSession.
  • Parsing JSON data with Codable and integrating third-party APIs.
• Asynchronous Programming:
  • Handling asynchronous tasks using closures, DispatchQueue, and Swift’s async/await.
• Project 4: Weather App
  • Build a weather app that fetches data from a public weather API and displays it on the UI.

Outcome: Ability to handle network requests and parse data from APIs.

Week 5: Advanced iOS Features

• Advanced UIKit Components:
  • Using SwiftUI for building declarative user interfaces (UI Views, VStack, HStack, etc.).
  • Working with MapKit for location-based services.
• Animations and Gesture Recognizers:
  • Implementing animations and transitions using UIView and Core Animation.
  • Handling user interactions with gesture recognizers (taps, swipes, pinches).
• Project 5: Maps & Locations App
  • Build an app that uses MapKit to show user location, add annotations, and navigate between locations.

Outcome: Mastery in creating advanced UIs with UIKit, SwiftUI, and working with maps and animations.

Week 6: Final Project & Career Preparation

• Final Project:
  • Build a fully functional iOS app with a combination of features such as UI design, API integration, data persistence, and navigation.
  • Choose between building a movie app, social media app, or an e-commerce app.
• Career Preparation:
  • Portfolio Building: Refine and showcase your completed iOS projects.
  • Interview Prep: Prepare for iOS-specific interview questions, coding challenges, and app design problems.
  • Resume Tips: Tailoring your resume to highlight your iOS development skills.

Outcome: By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functioning iOS app and a polished portfolio ready to showcase to potential employers.

Major Projects:

• Hello World App (Week 1)
  • Core Skills: Swift syntax, basic UI components, Xcode setup.
• To-Do List App (Week 2)
  • Core Skills: UITableView, handling user input, Auto Layout.
• Notes App with CoreData (Week 3)
  • Core Skills: Data persistence, navigation, CoreData.
• Weather App with API (Week 4)
  • Core Skills: Networking, JSON parsing, asynchronous programming.
• Maps & Locations App (Week 5)
  • Core Skills: MapKit, location services, gesture recognizers.
• Final Capstone Project (Week 6)
  • Core Skills: Full-stack iOS app development, project integration, career prep.

Mentorship at Eduveda Academy:

• Industry Mentor Assignment:
  • Get paired with an experienced iOS developer from a leading tech company for personalized guidance and feedback.
  • 1-on-1 sessions to review projects, solve challenges, and get career advice.
• Weekly Live Q&A Sessions:
  • Live sessions to clarify doubts, discuss progress, and get expert advice on key topics.

Final Notes:

• Weekly Live Sessions: These will focus on reviewing key topics, answering questions, and providing expert tips.
• Peer Networking: Join the academy Slack group to collaborate with other students, share ideas, and provide feedback.
• App Deployment: By the end of the course, you’ll have deployed your final app to the App Store (optional, with guidance).

This 6-week course will equip you with the fundamental skills and hands-on experience needed to become a proficient iOS developer. By the end, you’ll be ready to build sophisticated iOS apps and launch your career in mobile development!