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SwiftUI Course Preview (REST API for iOS 18)
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Hey Reader, Can you help me? Below is my syllabus for my upcoming iPhone Apps 101 course (updated for SwiftUI, iOS 18, and Xcode 16).
iPhone Apps 101 Have you ever wanted to create a polished iOS app that feels like it belongs on the App Store? Imagine crafting a project that grabs attention, showcases your skills, and even serves as a portfolio centerpiece for job interviews. That’s the journey we’ll embark on in this SwiftUI course. You will learn by doing and master SwiftUI modifiers that bring apps to life. If you want to make great user interfaces, join the waitlist for my upcoming course.
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Topics Covered
Section 1: Set Up Your Mac for App Development Learn how to set up your Mac for iOS app development using the latest Xcode 16 and iOS 18. You get started with SF Symbols to make your app look polished.
Office Hours (Optional Add-on) I will host office hours after the course launches to address any questions related to the course. These will be 1-hour group office hours. It will be live, but I will record the discussions. 1:1 iPhone App Coaching (Optional Add-on) I will chat with you for 1-hour and discuss the next steps via email. If you want to launch an app, switch careers, or learn faster. This add-on will help you progress faster and get direct encouragement from an experienced iOS engineer. Section 2: Build the Weather App (REST API) Learn how to build apps with SwiftUI to connect to a REST endpoint so that you can download JSON weather data. You’ll learn how to work with async/await in Swift 6 and how to design custom UI components.
Section 3: Learning Essentials in 2024 Learning to code in 2024 has changed. This section will address the best practices I use to help build apps from scratch. You’ll learn about troubleshooting and how AI can help you overcome obstacles.
Section 4: Design and Code Challenges (Only in the Paid Course) The final challenges are part of the paid course and will not be available on YouTube. These challenges stretch your SwiftUI and JSON parsing skills. Practice is essential if you want to make apps or change careers.
What am I missing? Hit REPLY and let me know if something is missing from the course. The course syllabus is not set in stone and will change as I incorporate your feedback. Click here to join the waitlist for early access. Talk soon, -Paul P.S. If you want to chat about my iPhone Apps 101 course, I have a few hours next week to talk 1:1 over Zoom. I will send my calendar link to the first five people who respond with “Can we chat about iPhone Apps 101”? Answer these questions in your reply:
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