By the end of this course, learners will be able to design, build, and deploy a fully functional ride-sharing mobile application using Swift, Firebase, and iOS mapping technologies. Learners will develop secure authentication workflows, create rider and driver-specific interfaces, implement real-time location tracking, and enable live ride coordination using maps, annotations, and navigation features.
Develop a Ride-Sharing App Using Swift and Firebase
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Beginner level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Build a ride-sharing iOS app with rider and driver workflows.
Implement Firebase authentication and real-time data updates.
Integrate maps, annotations, and live location tracking features.
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February 2026
Assessments
16 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the overall project architecture for developing an Ola-like ride-sharing application, focusing on project setup, UI creation, reusable UI components, Firebase configuration, and foundational input validation techniques required for secure user onboarding.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on implementing secure authentication workflows using Firebase, developing rider-specific interfaces, integrating maps and navigation elements, and managing ride-related actions such as booking, cancellation, and profile updates.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module covers the development of driver-specific interfaces, global app configuration, rider discovery mechanisms, and real-time data refresh techniques that enable drivers to view and respond to ride requests efficiently.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module explores real-time location tracking, UI interaction techniques, map annotations, navigation routing, and live distance updates that enable seamless coordination between riders and drivers in a ride-sharing application.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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