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March 24, 2025
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This course is part of IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Professional Certificate
Instructors: Ramanujam Srinivasan
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Fundamental knowledge and skills related to information technology (IT)
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Beginner level
Fundamental knowledge and skills related to information technology (IT)
Describe the iOS environment and the role of Xcode in iOS development
Use the iOS Simulator to test and debug iOS applications
Describe fundamental Swift programming concepts and explore app development with Swift
Apply Swift and SwiftUI programming skills to create basic iOS apps
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In a world increasingly dominated by mobile technologies, the demand for mobile app developers continues to be at an all-time high. Apple’s thriving business and enduring popularity of iPhone apps emphasize this trend. Whether you’re a beginner eager to make strides in this field or a seasoned developer seeking to upskill, mastering iOS app development is essential to succeed in this competitive market.
This course will introduce you to the essential components, features, tools, and concepts for developing iOS apps. You will explore Xcode, its interface, and key features. You will also gain insight into the features and concepts of Swift and SwiftUI. Finally, you will develop basic iOS apps using the skills you learned throughout the course. The hands-on learning offered in this course will further equip you with a solid foundation for developing iOS apps. You will require a macOS laptop or desktop to complete the hands-on labs and project. This micro-course, which will only take a few hours to complete, is suitable for beginners and experienced developers and requires no prior programming experience. So, enroll today to gain the practical experience employers seek and prepare to take your career to new heights!
In this module, you will be introduced to the iOS environment and the Xcode integrated development environment (IDE). You will gain insight into the components, key features, essential tools, and key concepts for developing apps on iOS. You will also explore Xcode, its interface, and key features. In addition, you will learn to create new Xcode projects, manage them with Project Navigator, enhance workflows with Editor features, and use Git for team coordination. You will also have the opportunity to set up and explore the Xcode IDE and the iOS Simulator.
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In this module, you will explore the key concepts of Swift programming. You will learn about Swift features and concepts, delve into arrays, sets, and dictionaries, and learn how to create collections. You will also gain insight into SwiftUI features and the steps to create a SwiftUI project in Xcode. Additionally, you will learn about naming conventions and using comments and semicolons in the Swift syntax. The module also covers closures, enumerations, properties, and error handling for better data management and recovery. Following these foundational programming concepts, you will practically explore the basics of Swift and SwiftUI and create an iOS app UI.
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In this module, you will apply your Swift and SwiftUI programming skills to a comprehensive, hands-on project. You will develop a simple iOS app for managing and displaying recipes. You will be guided through the development process, from defining the recipe model and creating the sample data and views to running the app in the Xcode Simulator. The Course Wrap-Up video will recap the key concepts covered throughout the course. You will also have access to a comprehensive glossary that describes the key terms covered in this course.
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This course was incredibly insightful and well-structured. The content was relevant and up-to-date, and the instructors were very knowledgeable
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