Swift for Developers

This course offers a quick practical introduction to Swift basics, including types, variables, constants, and functions. It combines syntax exercises with hands-on iOS development in Xcode. By the end of the course students will build their first iOS app, an app that creates and displays song lyrics customized to user input.

• Swift Basics
• Get to know the Swift types.,Learn when to use variables and constants.,Practice syntax with in-browser exercises.
• Functions
• Define and call functions.,Correctly use local and external parameters.,Identify parameter types and return types.
• Silly Song Prep: Customizing the Lyrics
• Put your new knowledge of functions to work.,Manipulate Swift strings to create funny lyrics.,Write the logic for your first iOS app.
• Silly Song Prep: Build the UI
• Get comfortable working with Xcode.,Learn to use UIKit views and controls.,Build your first iOS app.