Table of Content

• Introduction
  • Purpose
  • Expectations
  • Code of Conduct
  • Journey
• Overview
  • Goals
  • Outcomes
• Agenda
  • Week 1: Introduction to iOS Development and Swift Programming Language
  • Week 2: SwiftUI Framework
  • Week 3: UIKit Framework
  • Week 4: iOS Frameworks and Libraries and Git
  • Week 5: SwiftUI along with UIKit
  • Week 6: Databases \& Firebase
  • Week 7: Advanced Topics
  • Week 8: More Advanced Topics
  • Conclusion
  • References

Introduction

Welcome to the iOS App Development Bootcamp! In this course, we will guide you through the exciting journey of building iOS applications. We understand that many of you are non-native English speakers, so we'll use simple language to ensure everyone can follow along easily.

Purpose

The purpose of this bootcamp is to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to develop iOS apps confidently. By the end of the program, you'll be proficient in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Firebase integration, OpenSource APIs, and version control using Git and Github.

Expectations

• Attend all sessions promptly.
• Be actively engaged and ask questions.
• Complete assignments and projects on time.
• Respect your fellow learners and instructors.

Code of Conduct

• Be respectful and considerate of others.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Refrain from discriminatory or offensive behavior.
• Do not plagiarize or claim others' work as your own.

Journey

Throughout the bootcamp, you'll embark on a hands-on journey, creating various iOS projects, from simple to complex. Each project will build upon your skills, leading to a final customized iOS app that incorporates all the techniques and services you've learned.

Overview

Goals

By the end of this bootcamp, learners will achieve the following goals:

• Learn Swift Programming Language
• Attain proficiency in SwiftUI
• Gain familiarity with UIKit
• Understand how to integrate with Backend using Firebase
• Learn how to use OpenSource APIs
• Master version control with Git and Github

Outcomes

By the end of the bootcamp, learners will have completed the following four projects:

1. Project 1: Simple Task Manager (Week 2) - Create a basic task manager app using SwiftUI. Users can add, edit, and delete tasks, and the app should maintain a persistent data store.
2. Project 2: Weather App (Week 4) - Develop a weather app that fetches data from a public API and displays weather conditions for a given location. Users can view current weather and a 5-day forecast, and the app should use a OpenWeatherAPI
3. Project 3: Social Media Feed (Week 6) - Build a social media feed app that fetches and displays posts from various users. Users can like, comment, and share posts, and the app should have a seamless user experience, and the app should use Firestore.
4. Project 4: Custom iOS App (Week 8) - Learners will conceptualize and build a unique iOS app of their choice. They will have the creative freedom to demonstrate their skills and showcase their ability to develop a complete app from scratch.

Agenda

Week 1: Introduction to iOS Development and Swift Programming Language

Day 1: Getting Started

• Introduction to the bootcamp
• Overview of iOS development and its significance
• Introducing useful resources
• Setting up Xcode and a development environment
• Introduction to Swift Playgrounds for experimentation and learning
• Introduction to Github
• Your first Swift program

Day 2: Swift Basics

Swift Basics

• Introduction to Swift language
• Variables, constants, and data types
• Operators and expressions
• Control flow:
  • if/else statements
  • switch statements
  • loops (for and while)
• Working with collections (arrays and dictionaries)
• Strings and string interpolation

Day 3: Swift Functions

• Function Syntax and Declaration
• Function Parameters and Return Types
• Understanding Function Arguments and Default Values
• Function Overloading: Using Multiple Functions with the Same Name
• Nested Functions: Defining Functions Inside Other Functions
• Understanding closures and their syntax
• Using closures for callbacks
• Exploring higher-order functions like map, filter, and reduce
• Function Best Practices: Writing Clean and Efficient Code

Day 4: Swift Advanced Concepts

• Understanding the differences between classes, structs, and enums
• When to use classes, structs, and enums in your app design
• Reference types vs. value types in memory management
• ~Handling errors in Swift with do-try-catch blocks~
• ~Creating custom error types and error handling best practices~
• ~Working with Error and error chaining~
• Understanding optionals and nil values in Swift
• Using optional binding and force unwrapping safely
• Implementing optional chaining for nested optional properties

Day 5: Project 1 - Overview

• Learners will work on Project 1: Simple Task Manager
• Implementing the user interface

Week 2: SwiftUI Framework

Day 1: Introduction to SwiftUI

• SwiftUI essentials and advantages
  • Declarative UI
  • Hot module reload
• Building UI elements with SwiftUI
• Working with text, images, and buttons
• SwiftUI layout system and stacks
  • VStack
  • HStack
  • ZStack

Day 2: SwiftUI Views and Modifiers

• Understanding views and modifiers
• Applying styles and animations
• Working with scrollviews
• Creating custom views
• React to device appearance theme

Day 3: SwiftUI Navigation and Data Flow

• Creating navigation views and navigation bars
• Passing data between views
• Using @State, @Binding, and @ObservableObject

Day 4: SwiftUI Lists and Forms

• Building dynamic lists and navigation
• Implementing forms and user input validation
• Customizing list elements

Day 5: Project 1 - Simple Task Manager (Contd.)

• Introduction to Data Persistence in SwiftUI
• -App Architecture Patterns (MVVM)
• Introduction to Human Interface Guidelines (HIG)
• Learners will continue working on Project 1

Week 3: UIKit Framework

Day 1: UIKit Fundamentals

• Introduction to UIKit and its components
• Working with UIViews and UIViewControllers
• Creating interfaces programmatically and using Storyboards

Day 2: AutoLayout and Constraints

• Understanding AutoLayout for responsive UI
• Implementing constraints and size classes
• Adapting UI for different screen sizes

Day 3: UITableView and UICollectionView

• Working with table views and collection views
• Customizing cell appearance and layout
• Handling user interactions with cells

Day 4: Handling User Input

• Working with gestures and recognizers
• Implementing user input elements (e.g., text fields, buttons)
• Managing keyboard interactions

Day 5: Project 2 - Weather App

• App Architecture Patterns (MVC)
• Learners will work on Project 2
• Implementing the user interface

Week 4: iOS Frameworks and Libraries and Git

Day 1: Introduction to Git

Day 2: Networking and APIs

• Introduction to networking in iOS
• Working with URLSession to make API requests
• Parsing JSON data and handling responses

Day 3: Handling Device Features

• Accessing device features (e.g., camera, location, sensors)
• Requesting user permissions for device access
• Integrating device capabilities into apps

Day 4: Project 2 - Weather App (Contd.)

Day 5: Project 2 - Weather App (Contd.)

• Learners will continue working on Project 2

Week 5: SwiftUI along with UIKit

Day 1: AVFoundation

• Understanding the AVFoundation framework
• Working with Camera
• Performance and memory management

Day 2: Media Library

• Understanding the Media Library
• Integrating the UIImagePickerController
• Handling media assets

Day 3: MapKit

• Embed maps directly into your app’s windows and views
• Add annotations and overlays to a map to call out points of interest

Day 4: Contacts

• Access the user's contacts
• Display contact information

Day 5: Project 3 - Social Media App

• Learners will work on Project 3
• Implementing the user interface

Week 6: Databases & Firebase

Day 1: Introduction to Databases and Firebase

• Create account with FireBase
• How to connect Firebase with Xcode
• Download the package manager

Day 2: Firebase Authentication

• Discover all sign-up methods
• Building full login and signup functionality
• How to restore a password

Day 3: Firebase Cloud Firestore

• Uploading Date from Xcode to the Firestore
• Download Date from Firestore to the Xcode
• How to deal with the data using CRUD operation

Day 4: Firebase Storage

• Difference between Firebase Storage and Cloud Firestore
• Upload/Download files including:
  • Upload/Download to NSData in memory
  • Download to an NSURL representing a file on a device
  • Generate an NSURL representing the file online

Day 5: Project 3 - Social Media App (Contd.)

• Learners will continue working on Project 3

Week 7: Advanced Topics

Day 1: Core Data and Data Persistence

Day 2: Generics & Protocols

Day 3: Protocol Oriented Programming

Day 4: User Input Validation

Day 5: Final Project - Overview

• Learners will work on the Final Project
• Implementing the user interface

Week 8: More Advanced Topics

Day 1: Reactive Programming with Combine

Day 2: Animation with Lottie

Day 3: Multi-threading with Dispatch

Day 4: Final Project - Masterpiece App

Day 5: Final Project - Masterpiece App

• Learners will continue working on the Final Project

Conclusion

By the end of this bootcamp, learners will be well-versed in Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit, and they will have completed four impressive projects demonstrating their skills and capabilities as iOS developers. We look forward to seeing our bootcamp graduates contribute to the world of iOS app development with their creativity and expertise. Let's get started on this exciting journey!

References

• The Swift Programming Language Book (Swift 5.7)
• Swift Language Tour
• SwiftUI Documentation
• UIKit Documentation
• Human Interface Guidelines
• Apple Frameworks