Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Swift programming, covering the foundational concepts and practical skills needed to develop iOS applications. Students will learn Swift syntax, object-oriented programming, and iOS app development using Xcode.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basics of Swift programming language.
- Develop proficiency in writing Swift code.
- Learn object-oriented programming concepts in Swift.
- Gain experience in iOS app development using Xcode.
- Build, test, and deploy simple iOS applications.
Week 1: Introduction to Swift
- Overview of Swift and its role in iOS development
- Setting up the development environment (Xcode)
- Basic syntax and data types in Swift
- Constants and variables
- Practical exercises in writing basic Swift code
Week 2: Control Flow in Swift
- Using conditionals (if, else, switch)
- Looping constructs (for, while, repeat-while)
- Control transfer statements (break, continue, return, fallthrough)
- Practical exercises in control flow
Week 3: Functions and Closures
- Defining and calling functions
- Function parameters and return values
- Using closures for anonymous functions
- Practical exercises in writing and using functions and closures
Week 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Swift
- Introduction to classes and objects
- Properties and methods
- Initializers and deinitializers
- Inheritance and polymorphism
- Practical exercises in object-oriented programming
Week 5: Enumerations and Structures
- Defining and using enumerations
- Associated values and raw values
- Defining and using structures
- Value types vs. reference types
- Practical exercises in using enumerations and structures
Week 6: Collections and Generics
- Working with arrays, dictionaries, and sets
- Introduction to generics and type parameters
- Practical exercises in using collections and generics
Week 7: Protocols and Extensions
- Defining and using protocols
- Protocol inheritance and composition
- Extending types with extensions
- Practical exercises in using protocols and extensions
Week 8: Error Handling and Optionals
- Understanding and using optionals
- Unwrapping optionals safely
- Error handling with do-catch
- Defining and throwing custom errors
- Practical exercises in error handling and optionals
Week 9: Introduction to iOS Development
- Overview of iOS development and the iOS SDK
- Setting up an iOS project in Xcode
- Understanding the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture
- Building user interfaces with Interface Builder
- Practical exercises in creating a simple iOS app
Week 10: Working with UI Elements
- Using common UI elements: buttons, labels, text fields, etc.
- Handling user input and events
- Using auto layout for responsive design
- Practical exercises in building and designing UI
Week 11: Navigation and Data Persistence
- Implementing navigation controllers and segues
- Passing data between view controllers
- Persisting data with UserDefaults and Core Data
- Practical exercises in navigation and data persistence
Week 12: Final Project and Review
- Comprehensive project integrating all Swift and iOS concepts
- Applying techniques learned throughout the course
- Peer review and feedback sessions
- Final project presentations and critique
- Course review and Q&A
Assessment:
- Weekly assignments and quizzes (40%)
- Midterm project (20%)
- Final project (30%)
- Class participation and attendance (10%)
