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Swift for Beginners

Approx. 7 days

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Brief Introduction

The beginning of any developer's journey is to learn their first programming language. For iOS developers, that journey begins with the Swift programming language. By taking this course, you will learn the basics of Swift and its core features which allow developers to solve problems, construct algorithms, and eventually build feature-rich mobile applications.

Course Summary

Learn the basics of Swift programming language for iOS app development in this beginner-level course. Gain hands-on experience by building real-world projects and applications.

Key Learning Points

Understand the fundamentals of Swift programming language
Learn how to use Xcode and the iOS development environment
Build real-world projects to gain practical experience

Learning Outcomes

Gain a solid understanding of the Swift programming language
Develop practical experience by building real-world projects
Be ready for entry-level iOS app development positions

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of programming concepts
Access to a Mac computer with Xcode installed

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Self-paced online course
Project-based learning

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Paul Hudson
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Description

Learn Swift, Apple's programming language for building iOS applications. Start with the basics and work your way towards completing sets of challenges in Swift.

Requirements

This course assumes no prior programming experience. Basic computer literacy and an understanding of how to navigate the macOS is recommended. See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.

Knowledge

Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals

Outline

lesson 1 Variables In this lesson you’ll learn about one of the most basic building blocks of nearly every programming language — variables. Variables give developers the ability to store information that can be used to control the behavior of an application. By the end of this lesson you'll be able to create and store values using variables. lesson 2 Strings In this lesson you’ll learn how to represent a sequence of characters or in other words a string! For iOS apps you'll use strings for labels buttons and any text in a user interface but you'll also need them for behind-the-scenes processing. By the end of this lesson you'll be able to create and manipulate strings using their powerful built-in features. lesson 3 If Statements In this lesson you’ll learn how to control when and how Swift code is executed by using if statements. You'll also learn about the counterpart to if statements called "else" statements. By the end of this lesson you'll be able to specify conditions for when Swift code should be executed based on logic that you define. lesson 4 Functions In this lesson you’ll learn about functions — the construct which gives developers the ability to organize and reuse code. Understanding functions is a crucial step to becoming an iOS developer and once you finish this lesson you'll be able to create and use them in Swift.

Summary of User Reviews

Learn Swift programming language with Udacity's beginner course. Students highly recommend this course for its clear and concise lessons. The course is ideal for beginners who want to learn Swift programming language from scratch.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Clear and concise lessons

Pros from User Reviews

Great for beginners
Easy to understand lessons
Well-structured course material

Cons from User Reviews

Limited practice exercises
Some lessons are too basic
Not suitable for intermediate or advanced learners

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