Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI from Pluralsight

This course will teach you to make iOS apps with engaging user interfaces using Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI.

Designing efficient and dynamic apps is essential for taking your iOS developer skills to the next level. In this course, Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI, you'll build upon the basic knowledge of iOS development you’ve already gained in order to build compelling iOS apps that engage your users.

First, you’ll learn how to use SwiftUI to create flexible user interfaces that work on multiple devices. Next, you’ll learn how to handle user input and keep the user interface in sync with users' interactions. Then, you’ll explore ways to bring your app to life by implementing custom drawings, adding animations and responding to gestures. Finally, you'll learn how SwiftUI integrates with other Apple frameworks like UIKit. When you’re finished with this course, you'll know the most important ideas and techniques you need to build apps with SwiftUI that are sure to captivate your users.

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Course Overview

Designing Interfaces with SwiftUI

Handling User Input

Bringing Apps to Life with Drawing, Animation, and Gestures

Integrating SwiftUI and UIKit

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Know what's good

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Provides a strong foundation for beginners seeking to create engaging user interfaces in iOS development

Involves hands-on learning through the use of Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI, which are industry-standard tools for iOS development

Covers core concepts of iOS development, including user input handling, custom drawing, and animations, equipping learners with essential skills for building dynamic and engaging apps

Taught by experienced instructors Andrew Bancroft, who bring their expertise and insights into the field of iOS development

Suitable for individuals with a basic understanding of iOS development concepts

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 Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI with these activities:

Review Xcode basics

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Refreshing your knowledge of Xcode will help you feel prepared for this course

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Open Xcode and create a new project
Add a new file to the project
Write some code in the new file
Run the project

Follow a Swift tutorial

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Following a Swift tutorial will help you learn the basics of Swift and iOS development

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Find a Swift tutorial online
Follow the steps in the tutorial
Experiment with the code in the tutorial

Find a mentor who can help you learn SwiftUI

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Finding a mentor can help you learn SwiftUI more quickly and effectively

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Identify the skills you want to learn
Search for mentors who have those skills
Reach out to potential mentors
Set up a meeting to discuss your goals

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Write Swift code

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Writing Swift code will help you practice the skills you learn in this course

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Create a new Xcode project
Write a simple Swift program
Run your program
Debug your program

Attend a SwiftUI workshop

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Attending a SwiftUI workshop can help you learn SwiftUI from experts

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Find a SwiftUI workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop

Contribute to an open-source SwiftUI project

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Contributing to an open-source SwiftUI project can help you learn SwiftUI and give back to the community

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Find an open-source SwiftUI project to contribute to
Read the project documentation
Make a change to the project
Submit a pull request

Create a SwiftUI app

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Creating a SwiftUI app will help you apply the skills you learn in this course

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Design the UI for your app
Write the code for your app
Test your app
Deploy your app

Mentor other students learning SwiftUI

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Mentoring other students will help you solidify your understanding of SwiftUI and help others learn

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Find other students who are learning SwiftUI
Offer to help them with their projects or answer their questions
Meet with your mentees regularly
Provide feedback on their work

Build a portfolio of SwiftUI apps

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Building a portfolio of SwiftUI apps will help you showcase your skills and learn more about SwiftUI

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Come up with ideas for your apps
Design the UI for your apps
Write the code for your apps
Test your apps
Deploy your apps

Career center

Learners who complete Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

UI Developer

User Interface Developers focus on the visual experience and presentation of digital interfaces. This course, Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI, will be helpful to UI Developers wanting to learn SwiftUI, a framework for building user interfaces for iOS and other Apple operating systems. Apple describes SwiftUI as a modern, declarative framework for building user interfaces for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

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Software Developer

Software Developers can specialize in many different areas, one of which may be in designing or working with user interfaces. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI will teach the basics of designing iOS interfaces using SwiftUI, which will be helpful for Software Developers who plan to specialize in designing UIs for iOS products.

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Front-End Developer

Front End Developers create the parts of websites and applications that users see and interact with, so it is important to have extensive knowledge of user interfaces. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI may be a helpful course for Front End Developers who want to learn about building iOS apps.

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iOS Developer

An iOS Developer will use their skills and knowledge in creating apps that will run on iOS devices. This course, Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI, will be helpful in teaching the skills needed to design efficient and dynamic apps using Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI. Included in the course is information about handling user input and syncing the user interface with user interactions and how to bring life to your app with custom drawings, animations, and gestures. This course may also help you build a foundation for integrating SwiftUI with other Apple frameworks like UIKit.

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Application Developer

An Application Developer is in charge of the design, creation, and implementation of software applications. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI may be useful for an Application Developer who wants to specifically work on iOS app development.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction Designers are responsible for designing the interactions between a user and a product. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI will give insight into how to create user interfaces for iOS devices.

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UX Designer

UX or User Experience Designers are responsible for enhancing the experience of users when interacting with a product or service. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI may be a helpful course for UX Designers who wish to further their knowledge of user interface design.

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Visual Designer

Visual Designers are responsible for the aesthetic and visual appeal of a product or service. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI could be beneficial for a Visual Designer wanting to work in app development, but this course primarily focuses on the technical side of user interface design, rather than the visual aspect.

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Web Designer

Web Designers are responsible for creating the design and layout of websites. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI will be somewhat helpful in learning about user interface design, but Web Designers may find that the course lacks the visual design portion they are looking for.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers primarily focus on visual concepts and may only be somewhat interested in the user interface design aspects taught in Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI.

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Product Designer

Product Designers go through the process of designing a product, from wireframing, to prototyping, and user testing. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI may give Product Designers the technical skills needed in designing for iOS devices specifically, but it may not be as helpful in other areas of product design.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze data with the goal of extracting meaningful insights, solving complex problems, or making predictions. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI will not be very helpful for Data Scientists.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for the creation of technical documentation for users. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI is not relevant to the field of Technical Writing.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators plan, implement, and manage computer networks. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI has no relevance to this field.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, process, and analyze data to identify patterns and trends. Building iOS User Interfaces with SwiftUI is not relevant to the field of Data Analytics.

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