This course is part of the iOS App Development with Swift Specialization

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Introduction to Swift Programming is the first course in a four part specialization series that will provide you with the tools and skills necessary to develop an iOS App from scratch. By the end of this first course you will be able to demonstrate intermediate application of programming in Swift, the powerful new programming language for iOS. Guided by best practices you will become proficient with syntax, object oriented principles, memory management, functional concepts and more in programming with Swift. 
This course is unique in its dedication to teaching Swift programming. With new features and capabilities you will be at the forefront of writing iOS apps.

Currently this course is taught using Swift 2. The team is aware of the release of Swift 3 and will be making edits to the course in time. Please be aware that at this time the instruction is entirely with Swift 2. 

Please note that to take part in this course (and the full specialization) it is required to have a Mac computer and, though not required, ideally an iPhone, iPod, or an iPad. NOTE: This course has been designed and tested (and content delivered) on a Mac. While we are aware of hacks and workarounds for running Mac in a virtual machine on windows we do not recommended a PC. 

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iOS App Development with Swift Specialization

Approx. 8 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Skills you will gain

iOS App Development
Syntax
Computer Programming
Swift (Programming Language)

Flexible deadlines

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Course 1 of 4 in the

iOS App Development with Swift Specialization

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Parham Aarabi

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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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University of Toronto

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of the world’s leading universities, renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its impact on economic prosperity and social well-being around the globe.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introductions and Getting Started

Meet the teaching staff, get oriented to the platform, set up your work environment and get ready to program! We wish to remind you from the start that to take part in this course (and the full specialization) it is required to have Mac computer and, though not required, ideally an iPhone, iPod, or an iPad. This course has been designed and tested (and content delivered) on a Mac. While we are aware of hacks and workarounds for running OSX in a virtual machine on Windows, we do not recommended a PC. To find out of this specialization is for you, download the SHIFT Photo Editing app at http://beautifulapps.mobi and try it out. If you take this specialization, then you will learn to create an app similar to SHIFT.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 31 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Swift Basics

In this module we will introduce the basic concepts of Swift. To begin you will learn variable declaration, different types, and program control mechanisms. Here we start to build the foundation of iOS app development with Swift. We hope you enjoy the journey.

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 43 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Advanced Swift

This unit continues with further exploration of swift programming. Building on our current skill set we will work with Classes, Structs, Enums, Protocols, and object-oriented principles.

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 41 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Image Processing In Swift

In this module we will wrap up with lessons targeting advanced examples in Swift. We’ll look at a detailed example of an image filter which will allow us to manipulate pixels and create filter effects (such as change contrast).

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 16 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SWIFT PROGRAMMING

by MYMar 27, 2016

It is very god so far I am on the second week and I am very happy and pleased with the content also lecturers are very educated and calm. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

by DSApr 26, 2020

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by CDDec 21, 2015

The debugger video showed some very awesome tools I've never known about. Thanks for mentioning the view hierarchy in debugger mode.

by RKJan 26, 2016

This course is good to start with Swift programming in IOS. this had help me a lot, while not having much time to devote. I appreciate this.

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About the iOS App Development with Swift Specialization

Master Swift, design elegant interactions, and create a fully functioning iOS app.

This Specialization covers the fundamentals of iOS application development in the Swift programming language. You’ll learn to use development tools such as XCode, design interfaces and interactions and evaluate their usability, and integrate camera, photo, and location information to enhance your app. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply your skills to create a fully-functioning photo editing app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. A Mac computer is required for success in this course.

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