• Online, Self-Paced

The MVC design pattern is core to an iOS application. In this course, you'll learn how to use the features of Xcode and its interface builder to build a single-view iOS application. The course will cover adding objects to a view and providing interactivity and business logic. You'll learn how to preview your app, build and analyze an iOS app, and specify project properties.

Learning Objectives

Getting Started with iOS

  • start the course
  • describe the tools, language, application design framework, and rules applying to an iOS application
  • install the iOS SDK and Xcode
  • register as an Apple developer and sign up to the Apple Developer Program

Using Xcode

  • open a project and use the toolbar, editor and utilities areas
  • open a project and use the navigator and debug areas
  • use features such as symbol navigator, search navigator, code completion assistant to navigate and work with code in Xcode

Creating a Basic MVC Application

  • describe common iOS design patterns used in iOS applications
  • use the Single View Application template to create an iOS project
  • navigate the elements of an Interface Builder storyboard
  • add required objects to the view in an iOS application
  • drag and drop an element in interface builder and then connect it as to a view controller using IBOutlet
  • connect an event of an interface element to an existing action using drag and drop in interface builder
  • preview an iOS app layout
  • implement app logic in a basic iOS application

Responders and Delegates

  • work with first responders in an iOS application
  • identify and work with delegates in an iOS application

Working with Playgrounds

  • create a playground in an iOS application
  • use a playground in Xcode
  • use rich comments and pages in an Xcode playground
  • use auxiliary sources in an Xcode playground
  • add and use resources in an Xcode playground

Building and Configuring a Project

  • select a build scheme and build an iOS app
  • configure the properties of an iOS project
  • navigate project folders and add code file and resources

Using the Simulator

  • use the iOS simulator including simulation of multi-touch events and rotations
  • add simulated devices in Xcode

Practice: Creating a Basic iOS App

  • practice creating a basic iOS app

Framework Connections

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