Zero to Mobile iOS Developer in 40 Minutes

Discover how to become an iOS developer in just 40 minutes through this Devoxx conference talk. Explore the revolutionary SwiftUI framework for native iOS app development, eliminating the need for storyboards, XML files, and complex event handlers. Learn about state-driven views and the importance of state management in SwiftUI apps. Begin with a brief overview of mobile app anatomy, covering both backend and frontend components. Follow along with a hands-on demonstration of building a simple chat app that allows users to log in, join chatrooms, and share messages in real-time. Gain insights into solving complex distributed data issues and real-time syncing between backend databases and mobile apps using Realm, which is also available for other platforms like Android. Cover topics such as data partitioning, Swift UI, rooms, messages, chat views, observing results, horizontal stacks, and styling. Conclude with a live demo of the finished chat application.