Who is this course for?

This course is for intermediate to advanced learners who are looking to build on their existing app development skills. It’s perfect for developers who want to create professional-level mobile applications and strengthen their portfolios with sophisticated, fully-functional apps.

How long does it take to complete the course?

The course consists of approximately 10 hours of video content. However, the total time to complete the course may vary depending on how much time you spend practicing and working through the projects. Learners are encouraged to work at their own pace to fully grasp the concepts and complete the exercises.

Can I preview a course before enrolling?

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

What will I get when I enroll?

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

When will I receive my Course Certificate?

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Why can’t I audit this course?

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges

Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create iOS apps with advanced features, including puzzle games and finance apps.
Integrate external APIs, images, and custom fonts into iOS apps.
Develop dynamic, responsive UIs that adapt to user input.
Learn best practices for data persistence, sound integration, and app state management.

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There are 7 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Designed for developers seeking to enhance their skills in iOS app development, this course takes you through building advanced, real-world apps from scratch. You will work on a series of capstone projects, learning how to create apps that feature interactive user interfaces, multimedia integration, custom fonts, dynamic data handling, and more. As you progress, you will develop expertise in Swift, learn essential best practices, and dive into crucial techniques such as state persistence, API integration, and UI responsiveness. The course is structured into detailed modules that guide you through hands-on development of multiple projects, including a puzzle game, quote generator, meditation app, finance app, and task manager. Each project challenges you to apply new skills while refining the ones you’ve already acquired. With real-time feedback from the Coursera Coach, you will be able to test your knowledge and iterate on your projects effectively. By the end of the course, you will be well-versed in iOS app development with the ability to build functional, polished apps. You’ll be able to implement advanced features like animated UI elements, complex data structures, and external APIs. This course is perfect for intermediate developers who want to further their knowledge and tackle larger, more sophisticated projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to design, build, and deploy advanced iOS applications, including creating custom UIs, integrating APIs, handling data persistence, and implementing multimedia features such as sound effects and animations.

In this module, we will walk through the process of creating the Mystic Puzzle, from the initial model setup to adding essential features such as movable tiles, background images, and custom fonts. We will also dive into advanced topics like shuffling tiles, implementing a puzzle completion function, and saving the game state.

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16 videos2 readings1 assignment

16 videos Total 105 minutes

Creating the Puzzle Model 6 minutes
Adding Documentation to the Model 5 minutes
Adding the View Model and Adding Extensions to CGPoint 9 minutes
Adding Tiles to the View 6 minutes
Adding Some More Tiles 6 minutes
Adding Digits to the View 8 minutes
Adding the Two Digit Numbers to the View 10 minutes
Add Background Images 5 minutes
Adding a Custom Font 7 minutes
Move Tile on Tap 13 minutes
Shuffle Tiles 8 minutes
Adding Buttons 7 minutes
Implementing the done() Function 2 minutes
Adding a Sound Effect 6 minutes
Saving State Using JSONDecoder 4 minutes
Add an App Icon 3 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges' 10 minutes
Full Specialization Resource 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Mystic Puzzle - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through creating a Quote of the Day app, including fetching quotes from an API, designing a clean and responsive UI, and adding customization features like font and image selection. Additionally, we will cover handling large quotes and enhancing the display with sliders for text size and opacity.

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videos Total 74 minutes

Warming Up With an Awesome View 13 minutes
Getting Started With the Main Quote App 6 minutes
Random Quote API and the Quote Model 2 minutes
The Quote View 2 minutes
The Quote View Model and an API Call 7 minutes
Putting It All Together 2 minutes
Import Images 2 minutes
Select Image View 3 minutes
Select Font View 10 minutes
Import Custom Font 5 minutes
Add Fonts to Select Image View 7 minutes
Dealing With Large Quotes 2 minutes
Sliders for Text Opacity and Size 11 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Quote of the Day App - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will speed-code a chill meditation app, showcasing how to quickly integrate calming design elements and essential meditation features. You'll see how to streamline the development process while maintaining a smooth, user-friendly interface.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will walk you through building a frontend for a meditation app, focusing on designing a visually appealing user interface with different views, such as greetings and features sections. We will also refine the app's navigation and ensure the code is clean and optimized.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

11 videos Total 66 minutes

Getting Started 3 minutes
Color Palette and the Home Screen 5 minutes
Creating the Greetings View 4 minutes
Creating the Chips View 10 minutes
Current Meditation View 8 minutes
The Feature View - Part 1 9 minutes
The Feature View - Part 2 5 minutes
The Feature View - Part 3 13 minutes
Tab View - Part 1 4 minutes
Tab View - Part 2 3 minutes
Cleaning Up the Code 3 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Meditation App - Frontend - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through creating a finance app UI, focusing on designing credit card views, transaction lists, and balance summary views. We’ll also integrate custom icons, fonts, and smooth animations to enhance the user experience.

What's included

32 videos1 assignment

32 videos Total 190 minutes

Intro Finance App 4 minutes
Color Palette and the Avatar View 8 minutes
ChoicesView Using a List of Custom Labels 8 minutes
About View - Final Tweaks and Adding an Optional Description 4 minutes
CreditCardView - Import EMV Chip From Figma 1 minute
CreditCardView - The Chip 4 minutes
CreditCardView - Working on the View 7 minutes
CreditCardViewPage 11 minutes
CreditCardViewPage Continued 8 minutes
CreditCardViewPage Completed 7 minutes
CreditCardView - TopView 5 minutes
CreditCardView - Adding Folders 1 minute
CreditCardView - TransactionView 20 minutes
CreditCardView - Import Icons From FlatIcons 3 minutes
CreditCardView - Using Icons 5 minutes
YourBalanceView - Getting Started 1 minute
YourBalanceView - First Steps 3 minutes
YourBalanceView - Designing the Header 4 minutes
YourBalanceView - Designing the Amount View 10 minutes
YourBalanceView - Actions View 9 minutes
YourBalanceView - Action of the Week View 3 minutes
YourBalanceView - Monthly Expenses View 7 minutes
YourBalanceView - Monthly Expenses View Completed 3 minutes
YourBalanceView - Monthly Expenses View Refactoring Bar View 1 minute
Video Exercise (Apple Fitness Exercise UI) 1 minute
Important! 1 minute
Solution - Part 1 7 minutes
Solution - Part 2 11 minutes
Solution - Part 3 10 minutes
Solution - Part 4 9 minutes
Solution - Part 5 5 minutes
Solution - Part 6 9 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Finance App UI - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will help you create a multilingual animal app, where users can explore animal images, hear their corresponding sounds, and view the content in multiple languages. The module includes adding animations, speech synthesis, and building interactive components.

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13 videos1 assignment

13 videos Total 52 minutes

Getting Started and Creating the Background 4 minutes
Get Pictures From Pexels 2 minutes
Resize and Import Images 2 minutes
Animal Image Enumeration 2 minutes
The Animal Model 8 minutes
The Animal Image View 6 minutes
Speech 3 minutes
AnimalViewModel 4 minutes
Language View Model 2 minutes
AnimateView: Image 8 minutes
Animate View Buttons 2 minutes
AnimateView: The Flags 6 minutes
Creating the App Icon 3 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Multilingual Animals - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through building a task manager UI, from creating custom avatars to implementing dark mode and task summary views. We will also demonstrate best practices for code refactoring and optimizing performance for a seamless user experience.

What's included

15 videos1 reading3 assignments

15 videos Total 84 minutes

Part 1 - The Getting Started View 12 minutes
The Color Palette 2 minutes
Create the Avatar View 5 minutes
Cleaning Up the Code 4 minutes
Creating a Custom Shape 9 minutes
Adding a Navigation View 2 minutes
Code Refactoring and Adding Multiple Views 3 minutes
Dark Mode 3 minutes
Part 2 - The Monthly Review View 8 minutes
The Circle Avatar 5 minutes
Completing the Top Avatar View 7 minutes
Concentric Circles Using ForEach and ScaleEffect 12 minutes
Mobile App Design View 5 minutes
Monthly Review Title View 3 minutes
Task Summary View 7 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges' 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Task Manager UI Exercise - Assessment 15 minutes
Full Course Assessment 60 minutes
Full Course Practice Assessment 15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Capstone Projects & Advanced Challenges is a hands-on, project-based course designed to help learners apply and refine their app development skills. Through building real-world applications, learners tackle complex challenges that enhance their problem-solving and technical abilities. This course is relevant for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in mobile app development and gain practical experience by completing fully functional projects.

This course focuses on guiding learners through the creation of several advanced apps, including a puzzle game, finance app, meditation app, and a multilingual animal app. It covers key concepts such as UI design, view models, animation, sound effects, API integration, and data management. By the end of the course, learners will have developed several complete apps that demonstrate a wide range of app development skills and techniques.

After completing this course, you will be able to develop fully functional mobile applications with advanced features. You will gain experience in designing user interfaces, working with APIs, managing app data, and adding custom features such as animations, sound effects, and personalized content. These skills will allow you to create polished, engaging apps for both iOS and Android platforms.

To enroll in this course, you should have a basic understanding of mobile app development, including familiarity with Swift programming and Xcode (for iOS development). Experience with beginner-level app projects or courses will be beneficial. A foundational knowledge of UI/UX design principles and basic app architecture will also help you succeed in this course.