About this course: 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. We hope you have fun on this new adventure.
Created by: University of Toronto
Taught by: Parham Aarabi, Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 4 in the iOS App Development with Swift Specialization |
| Commitment | 5 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Korean, Chinese (Simplified) |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
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.
5 videos, 4 readings
- Video: Welcome to the Course and Intro to the Module
- Reading: Meet and Greet
- Reading: MIXIT
- Reading: Get Xcode - VERSION 7.3.1
- Video: Setting Up Playground
- Video: Overview of Projects
- Reading: Follow Up Reading
- Video: Debugging
- Video: Setting Preferences
Graded: Set Up Course Quiz (For Grades)
WEEK 2
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.
6 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Introduction to the Module
- Video: Setting Up Playground
- Video: Simple Control Flow
- Video: Arrays and Dictionaries
- Video: Functions
- Video: 2D Arrays
- Reading: Follow Up Reading
Graded: Swift Basics Quiz
WEEK 3
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.
4 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Introduction to the Module
- Video: Optionals, Closures, and Properties
- Reading: Follow Up Reading
- Video: Value Types
- Video: Cheat Sheet
Graded: Advanced Swift Quiz
WEEK 4
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).
2 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Introduction to the Module
- Video: Introduction to Image Processing
- Reading: Follow Up Reading
Graded: Image Processing In Swift Quiz
WEEK 5
Final Peer Assignment
You did it! You've come to the end of this first course. We sum up with a capstone peer assessment assignment where you will create your own filter and demonstrate what you've learned over these weeks. Please read the instructions carefully, and have fun!
2 readings
- Reading: Using Xcode 7.3.1 for Peer Assignment
- Reading: InstaFilter Processor
Graded: InstaFilter Agreement (For Grade)
Graded: InstaFilter Processor
OPTIONAL - Swift vs Objective C
OPTIONAL - In this module we compare some of the differences between Swift and Objective C programming languages. Join us as we migrate those of you familiar with Objective C to the world of Swift. Hopefully you find programming in Swift fast, easy and interactive.
6 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Introduction to the Module
- Video: Files, Naming and Class Differences
- Video: Types and Initializers Differences
- Video: Methods, Arrays and Control Flow Differences
- Video: Properties, Getters and Computed Properties Differences
- Video: Instantiating Objects and Calling Methods Differences
- Reading: Follow Up Reading
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Ratings and Reviews
The course is OK, but very basic. If you had any programming experience before, it will seem too easy for you. The 5-weeks material can be learned in 1 week.
Until now, very good
An excellent option for the beginners.
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If you have prior experience with an OOP language, this course is easy to follow. The only downside is the use of an older XCode / Swift version. I, however, don't think the syntax is that much different between Swift 2.x and 3.x.