Welcome to iOS 101 - User Interface.
This is a comprehensive 3-week course on how to build iPhone and iPad applications for the absolute beginner.
This course is the first in a series of courses designed to take a beginner, with no experience, and give them the knowledge and confidence to build high quality, professional looking iPhone and iPad applications.
The course will be focused on the following material:
- Getting the latest version of Xcode up and running
- Understanding the Xcode user interface
- Determining the right template to use when getting started
- How to name a project, class prefix and choosing a device family
- Using Storyboards
- Automatic Reference Counting (ARC)
- Git repositories
- Hardware Simulators
- Working with multiple orientations
- Using media for retina and non-retina devices
- File, Identity, Attribute and Connection Inspectors
- Header Files
- Interface vs Implementation code sections
- Action and Outlet connections
- Data Types
- Data Conversion and Manipulation
In addition, these controls will be used in class:
- Label
- Button
- Text Field
- Segmented Control
- Slider
- Switch
- Stepper Control
- Text View
- Image View
- Web View
- Map View
- Date Picker
- Picker Control
- Navigation Bar
- Toolbar
- Tab Bar
We will use the above controls in class to build a variety of iPhone and iPad applications. We will start off building simple applications, but as the student's knowledge grows, we will gradually build more rich, dynamic and engaging applications.
Videos:
I will be providing videos of myself on the computer, going through each session, to each student in the class. So if someone gets lost or confused about a topic then they can consult one of my provided videos to get them back on track.
Office Hours:
I will be providing office hours for those students who would like additional time outside of class to review the material.
Hand Outs:
Students will be receiving PDF documents for each class that contain relevant information about the material to be covered.
Missed Class:
If a student misses a class, I will be available (see office hours) to help them catch up. I want my students to know that they can always come to me for help.
Once the course is complete, each student will feel empowered. Knowing that they now posses a very valuable skill which is especially relevant in our increasingly digital world.
