Module 2 of 3 in Foundational Tools in iOS

Introduction to Swift

Apr 24 2024, Swift 5.10, iOS 17, Xcode 15

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of the Swift programming language. You’ll learn about the different data types in Swift, how to write simple variables and functions, and how to use conditional statements and loops. By Ehab Amer.

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EXPERIENCE

Beginner level

EST TIME TO COMPLETE

2 hrs, 19 mins

CONTENT

4 lessons

Module outcomes

Understand and describe the basic syntax of Swift, including variables, constants, functions, loops, and conditional statements.
Explain the fundamental syntax and data types in Swift.
Apply the fundamental concepts of Swift to write code and solve coding challenges.

Covered concepts

Swift language
Swift syntax
Problem solving in Swift

Module content

Swift Basics Lesson (39 mins)

In this lesson, you will cover the basics of the Swift language, define variables and constants, understand the differences between the basic data types, and ends by writing Swift code to generate numbers in a number sequence.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instruction Reading · 4 mins

Demo Video · 10 mins

Strings Reading · 7 mins

Strings Demo Video · 6 mins

Arrays Reading · 5 mins

Arrays Demo Video · 4 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Swift Basics Quiz 6 questions

Flow Control & Functions Lesson (48 mins)

In this lesson, you’ll learn about flow control and how to control the flow of your app to do different things based on the different inputs. You’ll understand loops and how you can make your code get repeated, and functions that can make a difference in organizing your code.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Flow Control Reading · 10 mins

if & switch Demo Video · 6 mins

Using Loops Reading · 12 mins

Loops Demo Video · 3 mins

Functions Reading · 11 mins

Function Demo Video · 4 mins

Conclusion Reading · 2 mins

Functions & Flow Control Quiz 6 questions

Classes & Structures Lesson (33 mins)

In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference between a stuct and a class and how they can help you make your code more efficient and more organized.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instruction Reading · 7 mins

Class & Struct Demo Video · 8 mins

Memory Reading · 7 mins

Memory Demo Video · 8 mins

Conclusion Reading · 2 mins

Structs and Classes Quiz 6 questions

Problem Solving Lesson (20 mins)

In this lesson you’ll apply what you learned to begin working on your problem solving skills. You’ll implement the solution for a puzzle in Swift. You’ll assess your solution and measure its performance.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Defining the Problem Reading · 1 min

First Solution Demo Video · 1 min

Measuring Efficiency Reading · 3 mins

Measuring Demo Video · 4 mins

Guarding Against Bad Input Reading · 6 mins

Crashing Demo Video · 3 mins

Conclusion Reading · 2 mins

Problem Solving in Swift Quiz 6 questions

Module outcomes

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Module content

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