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Beginning Swift

  • Course Code LO035424
  • Duration 2 days

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Course Overview

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Swift greatly simplifies the process of developing applications for Apple devices. This course provides you with the essential skills to help you get started with developing applications using Swift.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

- Explore the fundamental Swift programming concepts, language structure, and the Swift programming syntax

- Transform your thinking to leverage new concepts, such as optionals and protocols

- Use key language elements, such as strings and collections in Swift

- Grasp how Swift supports modern application development using advanced features, such as built-in Unicode support and higher-order functions.

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Target Audience

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If you are seeking fundamental Swift programming skills, in preparation for learning, to develop native applications for iOS or macOS, this course is the for you. You don’t need to have any prior Swift knowledge; however, object-oriented programming experience is desired.
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Course Objectives

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This course is aimed at developers seeking fundamental Swift programming skills in preparation for learning how to develop native applications for iOS and macOS.

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Course Content

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Lesson 1: Swift Basics

  • Swift Program Structure
  • Swift Variables and Constants
  • Swift Data Types
  • Enums

Lesson 2: Swift Operators and Control Flow

  • Swift Operators
  • Branching
  • Loops

Lesson 3: Functions, Classes, and Structs

  • Functions
  • Error Handling
  • Object-Oriented Features

Lesson 4: Collections

  • Arrays
  • Sets
  • Dictionaries

Lesson 5: Strings

  • String Fundamentals
  • Using Strings
  • Substring

Lesson 6: Functional Programming and Lazy Operations

  • Functional Methods
  • Lazy Operations
  • Swifty Code
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Course Prerequisites

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Hardware:

This course will require a computer system for the instructor and one for each student. The minimum hardware requirements are as follows:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • An internet connection

Software:

  • Operating system: macOS Sierra 10.12.6+
  • Xcode 9.1
  • Safari browser
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