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CourseLearn Swift
A powerful programming language developed by Apple for iOS, macOS, and more.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 25 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Swift is a powerful programming language that is easy and also fun to learn. Its code is safe by design, yet also produces software that runs lightning-fast. It is used to build apps for iOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, and Linux.
Syllabus
11 lessons • 16 projects • 11 quizzesThe platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Block Letters
Display your initials on the screen in block letters and create an ASCII art. - Project
Dog Years
Dogs have ages that don't quite work like ours. This can be a little ruff when you want to know how old your dog would be if he/she is a human. Don't fret — build a dog-age-converting program to translate your dog's age into human years! - Project
Quadratic Formula
Write a Swift program that solves the quadratic equation.
Meet the creator of the course
Kenny Lin
Web Development Domain Manager at Codecademy Learn Swift course ratings and reviews
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- The lesson breakdowns and workbook assignments were perfect. The course is user-friendly and even those with no coding experience will learn a lot from these lessons and projects.Chris Q.Verified Learner
- This is a very good course for those who are just starting to get into coding. I really liked how well they describe each structure that Swift includes and always find a way to add a bit of fun to it. Will definitely check out other material on the site!Arturo H.Verified Learner
- As a beginner, not just learning Swift, but coding in general, this course was very effective at teaching me the fundamentals of coding Swift. After finishing this course, I feel a lot more confident in my ability to code Swift.Dany H.Verified Learner
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Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions about Swift
Swift is an open-source, general-purpose programming language. It was designed to replace Objective-C as the primary language for Apple development, but its flexibility and helpful features have extended its use into other domains.