Swift Essentials - Learn Swift 2.1 Step by Step

Become a proficient Swift developer with this comprehensive introductory course! Updated December 2015, this course positions you among the early adopters of Swift, Apple's powerful new programming language.

What you'll learn:

• Initial Setup: Get your development environment ready with easy Swift setup.
• Swift Basics: Master fundamental concepts including ints, strings, classes, and collection types.
• Control Flow: Learn to manage program execution with effective control flow statements.
• Error Handling: Implement robust error handling techniques for stable applications.
• A Modern Language: Discover why Swift is a significant evolution from older languages.

Swift: The Future of Apple Development

Swift is a versatile, multi-paradigm programming language designed by Apple for building applications on iOS and OS X. Introduced in 2010 as a successor to Objective-C, Swift gained momentum with the debut of its first mobile app in June 2014. While aiming to replace Objective-C, Swift seamlessly integrates with existing Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks, allowing for interoperability.

Built with the LLVM compiler (included in Xcode 6 beta) and leveraging the Objective-C runtime, Swift enables the execution of Objective-C, Objective-C++, and Swift code within the same project. Apple's Craig Federighi famously described Swift as "Objective C without the C," highlighting its improved safety and ease of use.

Course Content & Overview:

This course provides a deep dive into Swift development, offering over 140+ video lectures and 11 hours of content. You'll be guided through:

• Local Swift Setup: A step-by-step guide to setting up your development environment.
• Core Language Fundamentals: A thorough exploration of Swift's core features.
• Swift vs. Objective-C: A comparative analysis of Swift and Objective-C, including key differences and advantages.
• Project Creation: Learn how to kickstart your Swift development journey with new projects.
• Xcode Playground: Gain experience using Xcode's interactive .playground file.

Why Choose This Course?

By enrolling, you'll gain a significant advantage, putting you months ahead of developers struggling to navigate Apple's extensive documentation. Our course is regularly updated to reflect the latest Swift developments, ensuring your skills remain current. Enjoy lifetime access and build custom Swift applications with confidence. Start building the future of Apple development today!