iOS Developer
Learn how to use Swift and SwiftUI to build iOS applications.
Includes iOS, Mobile Development, Swift, Firebase, SwiftUI, Xcode, Interview Prep, Backend Development, Git, Algorithms, Data Structures, and more.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary40 hoursProjects
24Prerequisites
None
About this career path
Companies are looking for developers to help them build their iOS applications, and this Career Path will teach you the skills you need to be an iOS developer. You’ll learn how to build fully-featured, interactive applications where users can browse, create, save, and upload content.
Syllabus
26 units • 51 lessons • 24 projects • 63 quizzes- 1
Welcome to the iOS Developer Career Path
Start off with an overview of what you’ll cover in the iOS Developer Career Path, projects you’ll build, and resources you’ll benefit from.
- 2
iOS and Swift Foundations
Learn about iOS development, Xcode, SwiftUI, and get started writing code in Swift.
- 3
Wireframing and Creating a Project in Xcode
Wireframe the Code History app, get familiar with Xcode and learn about variables and conditionals in Swift.
- 4
Building Code History: The User Interface
Learn about core Swift language features like Arrays and Dictionaries and start building the Code History trivia app.
- 5
Building Code History: The Question Model
Learn about functions and structures and use them to start building the logic for Code History.
- 6
Building Code History: The Game Model
Use properties and access control and MVVM design to build the game model for Code History.
- 7
Building Code History: The Final App
Learn how to use a Swift class to build a view model and complete the Code History Application.
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Take your skills into the real world with projects
Practice new skills, connect concepts, and put it all together to create something of your own.- portfolio Project
Contributing to the Codecademy Docs Repository
Contribute entries to Codecademy Docs! - practice Project
Searchcademy: Swift
Create an algorithm to search through a sparsely sorted list in Swift. - practice Project
Block Letters
Display your initials on the screen in block letters and create an ASCII art.
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- Portfolio projectsApply what you're learning to create recruiter-ready projects for your portfolio.
- Interview simulatorUse AI to identify strengths and see how to improve your interviewing skills to land your dream tech job.Powered by AI
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