Implementing 3D Touch in iOS from Pluralsight

There's never been a better time to develop iOS apps, but standing out can be difficult and users expect polished apps. In this course, you'll learn how to add 3D Touch to iOS apps to add a new level of engagement that wasn't possible before.

iOS developers enjoy a large market for which to build software, but it's difficult to get noticed and your app must be expertly polished to stand a chance at landing users. In this course, Implementing 3D Touch in iOS, you'll learn a new API that helps you do just that: 3D Touch. This new technology allows users to engage and navigate iOS apps in ways that simply weren't possible before. There are many components to it, and you'll learn all of them. First, you'll learn about "peeking" and "popping" content. Next, you'll explore deep linking to your app from the home screen and providing core functionality from a simple touch once users are in it - the key becomes not only knowing how to code each of these, but when to use them. Finally, you'll end the course by taking a look at a few other possible implementations of 3D touch that could help your app stand out. By the end of this course, you'll have learned about each of these new APIs, how they work, and when they make sense to use inside of your iOS apps. As developers in a crowded market, you need every competitive edge you can get, and adding another layer of interactivity with 3D Touch is a perfect place to start.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started

Home Screen Quick Actions

Peek and Pop

UIPreviewAction

What's Next?

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches 3D Touch, expanding learners' app development toolset

Builds a strong foundation for intermediate learners in iOS development

Covers unique perspectives and ideas that may add color to other topics and subjects

Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials

Instructor Jordan Morgan is recognized for their work in iOS development

Fits strongly with the core audience of iOS developers

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Implementing 3D Touch in iOS with these activities:

Review Swift programming fundamentals

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Strengthen your understanding of Swift by reviewing its basic syntax, data structures, and control flow before diving into the course materials.

Browse courses on Swift

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Revisit tutorials and documentation on Swift programming.
Practice writing simple Swift code snippets.

Review 3D modeling and GUI concepts

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Review the fundamentals of 3D modeling and GUI design to strengthen your understanding of the core concepts in this course.

Browse courses on 3D Modeling

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Revisit tutorials and articles on 3D modeling and GUI principles.
Practice creating simple 3D models and designing GUIs.

Join a study group focused on 3D Touch

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Enhance your learning experience by joining a study group where you can discuss and work through 3D Touch concepts with peers.

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Search online or within your educational institution for study groups related to 3D Touch.
Attend study sessions and actively participate in discussions.

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Implement basic 3D Touch features

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Reinforce your understanding of 3D Touch features by practicing their implementation in small-scale projects.

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Create a new iOS project and add 3D Touch capabilities.
Implement peek and pop functionality for a list view.
Configure deep linking to launch specific app sections from the home screen.

Explore advanced 3D Touch techniques

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Expand your knowledge by exploring advanced 3D Touch techniques, including Force Touch and haptic feedback, through guided tutorials.

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Identify online tutorials and documentation on advanced 3D Touch features.
Follow the tutorials to implement these techniques in your own iOS projects.

Design a prototype app using 3D Touch

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Apply your knowledge by designing and prototyping an app that leverages 3D Touch to enhance user engagement.

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Brainstorm ideas for an app that could benefit from 3D Touch features.
Sketch out the app's design and user flow.
Create an interactive prototype using prototyping tools.

Contribute to open-source 3D Touch projects

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Enhance your understanding by contributing to open-source projects related to 3D Touch, where you can collaborate with others and learn from their expertise.

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Identify open-source projects related to 3D Touch development.
Review the project documentation and contribute bug fixes or new features.

Participate in a 3D Touch hackathon

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Challenge yourself and showcase your skills by participating in a 3D Touch hackathon, where you can collaborate and create innovative apps.

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Find and register for a 3D Touch hackathon.
Form a team or work independently to develop a 3D Touch-based app.
Submit your app for evaluation and compete for prizes.

Career center

Learners who complete Implementing 3D Touch in iOS will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

iOS Developer

iOS Developers specialize in developing mobile apps for iOS devices, such as iPhones and iPads. Coursework on the implementation of 3D touch in iOS would be particularly applicable to this career, as it teaches a somewhat advanced technique for implementing iOS apps using this technology.

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Mobile App Developer

Mobile App Developers work independently or for teams building software for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. A course on how to implement 3D touch in iOS would be useful because it would teach the fundamentals of building mobile apps for iOS devices.

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User Interface (UI) Designer

User Interface Designers ensure that interactive products, such as apps and websites, have a user-friendly interface. Taking a course on the implementation of 3D touch in iOS may be useful to a UI Designer who works on mobile apps for iOS devices.

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UX Designer

UX Designers focus on the overall user experience of a product, including mobile apps. Taking a course on the implementation of 3D touch in iOS may be useful to a UX Designer who works on mobile apps for iOS devices.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems. While not focused specifically on mobile apps, a course on the implementation of 3D touch in iOS would still be useful to a Software Engineer who works on mobile apps for iOS devices.

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Product Manager

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Technical Writer

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Quality Assurance (QA) Tester

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Mobile Marketing Manager

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Software Developer

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Computer Programmer

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Web Developer

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Systems Analyst

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Database Administrator

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Network Administrator

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