Overview

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Embark on a journey to master the essentials of building and managing user interfaces using Swift and SwiftUI, tailored for iOS 17. The course begins with an in-depth exploration of fundamental frameworks such as Foundation, which provides the backbone for data manipulation and basic tasks in iOS applications. You'll learn how to handle strings, ranges, numbers, dates, measurements, and timers, ensuring you can manage various data types efficiently and accurately. Additionally, you’ll delve into the RegexBuilder framework, mastering the art of text parsing and data validation with regular expressions. Moving forward, the course dives deep into the SwiftUI framework, starting with the essential tools in Xcode's projects and editor area. You'll explore the structure of SwiftUI files, the use of the canvas for real-time UI design, and advanced concepts like opaque types. Each section of SwiftUI is covered comprehensively, from text views and modifiers to color views, materials, images, and SF Symbols. You'll also learn about event modifiers, custom modifiers, and various layout techniques, including stacks, grids, and custom views, ensuring you can create flexible and adaptive interfaces. The final part of the course focuses on declarative user interfaces and lists, crucial for modern iOS development. You’ll gain expertise in managing state with @State and @Binding, implementing control views like buttons and text fields, and working with advanced components like sliders, progress views, and steppers. You'll also explore list management, including scrollable views, lazy grids, sections, swipe actions, and outline lists. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to build sophisticated, responsive, and visually appealing iOS applications. Ideal for iOS developers with basic programming and iOS knowledge looking to enhance their Swift and SwiftUI skills. Experience is Swift programming is recommended.

Syllabus

Introduction to Frameworks (Updated to iOS 17)

In this module, we will explore the Foundation framework and its essential functions for iOS development. You'll delve into the handling of different data types like strings, numbers, and dates, as well as learn to work with measurements and timers. Additionally, you'll get an introduction to RegexBuilder and Core Graphics for advanced text processing and graphical operations.

SwiftUI Framework (Updated to iOS 17)

In this module, we will dive into the SwiftUI framework and its updates in iOS 17. You'll learn to navigate Xcode and understand SwiftUI file structures, utilize modifiers, and integrate various views like Text, Color, and Images. This module also covers advanced topics like event handling, custom modifiers, and creating adaptive layouts with stacks and grids.

Declarative User Interface (Updated to iOS 17)

In this module, we will focus on declarative UI development in SwiftUI. You'll learn how to manage state with @State and @Binding, and explore various control views such as buttons and text fields. Additionally, this module will guide you through structuring data models and binding them to your UI for dynamic and interactive user experiences.

Lists (Updated to iOS 17)

In this module, we will explore the creation and management of lists in SwiftUI. You'll learn to build dynamic lists and grids, implement interactive features such as edit mode and swipe actions, and organize data with sections. This module also covers advanced list types, including tables, pickers, and disclosure groups, to enhance your app's data presentation and user experience.