iOS Development Learning Path : 0-3 Years Experience

Learning Resources

Comprehensive lecture videos and presentations

Code examples and starter projects

Swift documentation and reference guides

Xcode tips and shortcuts guide

Design resources and UI component templates

Training Mode & Duration

Module 1: Introduction to iOS Development (2.5 hours)

• iOS Development Environment
• Setting up Xcode
• iOS Simulator basics
• Apple Developer account overview
• iOS Architecture
• Understanding iOS platforms (iPhone, iPad)
• iOS version history and compatibility
• App Store guidelines and submission process
• Development Fundamentals
• MVC design pattern in iOS
• App lifecycle
• iOS project structure

Module 2: Swift Programming Basics (5 hours)

• Swift Fundamentals
• Variables, constants, and data types
• Optionals and unwrapping
• Control flow (if-else, switch, loops)
• Functions and Closures
• Function declarations and parameters
• Return types and multiple returns
• Closure syntax and usage
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Classes, structs, and enums
• Properties and methods
• Inheritance and protocols
• Access control and memory management

Module 3: User Interface & Storyboards (5 hours)

• UI Basics
• UIKit components overview
• Auto Layout and constraints
• Creating responsive interfaces
• View Controllers
• Understanding view controller lifecycle
• Navigation between screens
• Tab Bar and Navigation controllers
• Custom UI Components
• Creating custom views
• Table and collection views
• Gesture recognizers

Module 4: Networking & APIs (4 hours)

• HTTP Networking
• URLSession and HTTP requests
• Working with JSON data
• Asynchronous programming
• API Integration
• RESTful API concepts
• Authentication methods
• Error handling in network requests
• Practical Application
• Weather app or movie database integration
• Displaying remote images
• Caching network responses

Module 5: Data Persistence (4 hours)

• Local Storage Options
• UserDefaults for simple data
• File system operations
• Property lists and JSON serialization
• Core Data Framework
• Core Data architecture
• Data modeling
• CRUD operations
• Relationships and migrations
• Third-Party Solutions
• Introduction to Realm
• SQLite basics
• Choosing the right persistence solution

Module 6: Debugging & Optimization (2.5 hours)

• Debugging Techniques
• Using Xcode debugger
• Breakpoints and console
• Memory and performance profiling
• Code Optimization
• Memory management best practices
• UI performance improvements
• Battery and resource optimization
• Testing
• Unit testing basics
• UI testing introduction
• Test-driven development concepts

Module 7: Mini Project (7-10 hours)

• End-to-End App Development
• Requirements and planning
• UI/UX design implementation
• Feature development
• Testing and debugging
• Final Deployment
• Preparing for App Store submission

Basic programming knowledge (helpful but not required)

Mac computer with macOS Monterey or later

Xcode 13 or newer

No prior Swift or iOS experience needed