Get Started with iOS App Development

Overview

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With over 1 billion active iPhone users worldwide, the iOS platform is a critical feature of any mobile app development project. Businesses need professionals with iOS app development capabilities. This course provides the foundation you need to develop iOS apps, build SwiftUI interfaces, and implement real-world mobile features using Swift 6.2, Xcode 26, and modern Apple frameworks. You’ll design intuitive user interfaces, integrate search and favorites functionality, and apply Apple Intelligence with the Foundation Models framework, enabling you to create, test, and deploy production-ready applications. Further, you’ll set up a complete iOS development environment, including cloud-based Mac options for Windows and Linux users, and gain hands-on experience building a full SwiftUI app from scratch. And through guided labs, interactive learning activities, and role-play scenarios that simulate real development workflows and decision-making, you’ll strengthen your practical, problem-solving skills. Start building your iOS app development skills today and add in-demand capabilities to your resume employers are look for now!

Syllabus

Introduction to iOS Development

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.

Introduction to Swift Programming

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.

Final Project and Course Wrap-Up

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.