Networking and Concurrency for iOS Apps

Course

In this course, you'll learn how to integrate data from the Internet and websites into your applications, including APIs, networking, authentication, and concurrency. You'll also learn how to integrate these concepts into iOS app UI design, with a focus on practical application through a travel journey project. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in skills for leveraging networking and managing concurrency in your iOS apps.

Beginner
2 weeks
Last Updated July 29, 2024

Skills you'll learn:

Network requests in swiftHTTP

Prerequisites:

SwiftXcode ide basics

Beginner

2 weeks

Last Updated July 29, 2024

Skills you'll learn:

Network requests in swift • HTTP • Credential management • iOS Development

Prerequisites:

Swift • Xcode ide basics

Course Lessons

Lesson 1

APIs and Networking for iOS Developers

Explore APIs and networking in iOS, including making HTTP requests, handling responses/errors, and sending/receiving data using URLSession and Codable.

Lesson 2

Authentication for iOS Apps

Explore implementing Sign In with Apple: learn setup, manage authentication states and data, alongside traditional username/password methods.

Lesson 3

Concurrency in iOS Apps

Explore iOS concurrency: from responsive UIs and Swift's async/await, actors, to structured concurrency for efficient, error-handled asynchronous coding.

Lesson 4

Integrating Concurrency and Network into iOS App UI

Enhance iOS apps with concurrency for smoother network UIs, covering async/await, error handling, offline modes, and UI feedback on network status.

Lesson 5 • Project

Travel Journey

Build "Travel Journey," a comprehensive digital travel journal app. Learn user authentication, manage trip data, handle media uploads, integrate MapKit, and master networking and concurrency in iOS

Taught By The Best

Valerie Scarlata

Senior Technical Content Developer at Udacity

Valerie is a Sr. Technical Content Developer at Udacity who has developed and taught a broad range of computing curricula for multiple colleges and universities. She is a former professor and software engineer for over 10 years specializing in web, mobile, voice assistant, and full-stack application development.

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Demonstrate proficiency with practical projects

Projects are based on real-world scenarios and challenges, allowing you to apply the skills you learn to practical situations, while giving you real hands-on experience.

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Reviewers provide timely and constructive feedback on your project submissions, highlighting areas of improvement and offering practical tips to enhance your work.