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Super Easy Apps Weekly - Paul Solt

SwiftUI Course Preview (REST API for iOS 18)

Published over 1 year ago • 3 min read

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).

  1. What is missing from the course?
  2. What are you excited about?
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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.

Click the button above to access the iPhone Apps 101 course early.

  • Some course lessons will be freely available on YouTube, but they will “drip” out weekly (1-3 lessons/week).
  • If you want access to the entire course, you can buy it and study (without being distracted by random YouTube videos)
  • The entire course will have extra content to help you practice what you learn with UI design and API coding challenges.
  • ~30 videos (3-6 hours of content)

Topics Covered

  • SwiftUI Design
  • Swift Testing
  • JSON Parsing
  • Working with REST APIs
  • Xcode Debugging Tools
  • SF Symbols and Vector Graphics
  • NetworkService and ViewModel
  • Dependency Injection
  • Refactoring SwiftUI Code
  • Xcode 16 Productivity Tips

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.

  • Welcome to iPhone Apps 101: Build a Weather App (REST API)
  • How to Install Xcode 16
  • Xcode 16 Overview for Beginners
  • How to Install Your App on a Real iPhone
  • How to Connect to Your iPhone via Wi-Fi Debugging
  • How to Use SF Symbols on Mac for iOS Apps
  • How to Download the Course Source Code
  • SwiftUI 101 - Basic Layout And Structure
  • How to Add Custom Images (PNG and PDF Vectors)

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.

  • Weather App Overview - What You’ll Build
  • How to Add Your iPhone App Icon in Xcode
  • How to Work with REST Endpoints using JSON
  • How to Parse Weather JSON Data (Async/Await in Swift 6)
  • How to Write Unit Tests using Swift Testing
  • How to Create the Weather App UI in Xcode 16 (iOS 18)
  • How to Organize Your SwiftUI Code
  • How to Extract Business Logic in Swift
  • How to Stylize and Polish Your App with SwiftUI

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.

  • How to Fix Common Xcode Problems If You Get Stuck
  • How to Use ChatGPT, Grok, or Claude as a Tutor
  • How to Use the Xcode 16 Debugger

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.

  • Design Challenge 1
  • Design Challenge 1 Solution
  • Design Challenge 2
  • Design Challenge 2 Solution
  • Design Challenge 3
  • Design Challenge 3 Solution
  • REST API Challenge 1
  • REST API Solution Overview and Source Code

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:

  1. Why do you want to make iPhone apps?
  2. What are you working on right now for app development?

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