Introduction to iOS app development, Xcode and Interface Builder
Learn how to create adaptive user interfaces for iOS apps using Xcode with this free online app development course.
Description
This course demonstrates exactly how to setup and begin developing iOS applications in Xcode. The course provides a foundation to learners beginning iOS and user interface development. Learners will study how to begin creating robust, adaptive interfaces for iOS applications with graphics, sound and animation.
The course begins by covering how to setup and install Xcode, the iOS development environment, and continues by diving in to topics such as Interface builder, IBOutlets, IBActions, frames, auto layout and creating adaptive designs that work on both iPhone and iPad.
This course lays a perfect foundation for exploring iOS development in more depth. If you're interested in iOS app development or UI as a potential career, or if you're an IT professional seeking to learn a new skill then this course is an ideal starting point. With this course, the topics are explained clearly and concisely in just 3 hours. Start this course today and learn the valuable skill of iOS application development.
Start Course NowModules
Getting Started With iOS 12
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Getting Started With iOS 12 - Learning Outcomes
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Installing Xcode & understanding Xcode versions
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How to get Xcode in dark theme mode
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Building your very first iOS app
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Building the Hustle App - Graphics, UI, and Sound
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Getting Started With iOS 12 - Lesson Summary
Swoosh App- Intro to Interface Builder & Auto Layout in Xcode 10
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Swoosh App- Intro to Interface Builder & Auto Layout - Learning Outcomes
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Swoosh - Creating the Welcome Screen
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Swoosh - Working with Frames
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Swoosh - Intro to auto layout (support multiple screen sizes)
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Swoosh - Working with stack views
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Swoosh - Intro to segues (changing screens)
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Swoosh - Refactoring in Xcode 9
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Swoosh - Debugging setValueforUndefinedKey
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Swoosh - Programmatic segues
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Swoosh - IBActions (handling events) & data models
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Swoosh - Passing data between view controllers
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Swoosh App- Intro to Interface Builder & Auto Layout - Lesson Summary
Profile App- Digging Deeper With Auto Layout
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Profile App- Digging Deeper With Auto Layout - Learning Outcomes
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Dev Profile - Auto layout for iPhones
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Dev Profile - Auto layout for iPads (size classes)
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Profile App- Digging Deeper With Auto Layout - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Describe how to install and setup Xcode development environment
- Explain how to use interface builder to design application interfaces
- Describe how to connect your code with your interface using IBOutlets
- Explain the use of animation in iOS applications
- Implement a stack view in iOS applications
- Describe how to create adaptive interfaces with autolayout
- Explain how to debug errors in code
- Explain how to build your first iOS app
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with FREE shipping
Framed Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE shipping
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