This course is part of the Swift 5 iOS Application Developer Specialization

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Welcome to Introduction to Programming in Swift 5.
In this course we will introduce you to the absolute basics of the Swift programming language.  Whether you are a brand new programmer or have experience with other programming languages this course is for you.

Some of the things you will learn in this course are:

•	An Introduction to Swift 5 programming concepts
•	Installing the necessary tools
•	Working with data such as Integers and Strings
•	Creating reusable code with functions
•	Working with data constructs such as arrays and dictionaries
•	Object-oriented programming
•	Model View Controller

By the end of this course you will know how to build simple programs with the Swift programming language and you will be ready to learn iOS mobile development.

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Swift 5 iOS Application Developer Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

how to install Xcode and other Swift tools to properly set up your development environment
how to program using Swift including strings, variables, constants and program logic
how to use data constructs and create reusable code segments
how to build common architectures for Swift and iOS development

Flexible deadlines

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100% online

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Swift 5 iOS Application Developer Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Mark Price

Swift Developer and Trainer

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

27 minutes to complete

Installation, Setup & Your First Code

27 minutes to complete

2 videos (Total 4 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

2 hours to complete

Variables, Strings and Numbers

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 28 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Conditional Logic, Arrays and Loops

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 63 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Dictionaries, Functions and Optionals

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 61 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Architecture & Object-Oriented Programming in Swift

4 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 78 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

Object Oriented Programming12mInheritance8mPolymorphism8mMVC in Theory6mCreating an Xcode Project3mProject Groups for MVC - Examining ViewController Controller Layer5mCreating a Model Layer6mCreating a Custom View Layer8mConnecting View to Controller11mSecuring Model Layer4mChallenge - MVC1m

3 readings

Understanding Object-oriented Programming10mUnderstanding Model View Controller20mMVC Source Code10m

2 practice exercises

OOP Review5mSwift Architecture Assessment30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN SWIFT 5

by SEJan 20, 2021

I am honored to be part of this course. Thank you Coursera for this opportunity. Learned Alot...!!

by CSMay 6, 2021

Thank you for such a good course. It is very interesting and very good understandable. Devslopes are really cool guys and I am happy that Coursera has provided this material.

by OADec 16, 2020

the course is, good but at week 3, when you wanted to explain the Optional, you declared a struct without explaining what is it. The last two weeks were not good tailored.

by KDSep 11, 2020

A well designed course and good tutorials. Just need to be a bit more in detail to explain the core elements as i found some of there were like not discussed in detail. But overall 5/5

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About the Swift 5 iOS Application Developer Specialization

This program is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to develop Apps using Swift and iOS. Through four courses, you will learn topics beginning with the absolute basics and ending with selling your apps on the app store. This program provides the skills you'll need to advance your programming career and seek employment in Swift and iOS application development.

Throughout this hands-on program, you'll have the opportunity to practice key job skills. You'll learn about the Swift language and how to code iOS applications. You'll create user interfaces and interact with user and system data using tables and data persistence. You'll develop fully functional applications and learn how to monetize them with in-app add, purchases, and subscriptions. By the end of this Professional Certificate program, you will have completed several projects showcasing your proficiency in Swift 5 and iOS programming, and you will have developed the skills necessary to begin a career as a Swift and/or iOS application developer. You will also be able to share evidence of your success with your professional network and potential employers.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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