About this course: An introduction to the Objective-C programming language. This will prepare you for more extensive iOS app development and build a foundation for advanced iOS development topics. Objective-C programming requires a Mac laptop or desktop computer. An iOS device is optional if the learner is willing to working exclusively with the simulator. Some learners have been able to work with an OS X virtual machine on Windows, but explaining how to do that is beyond the scope of this course. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Read and write Objective-C 2. Have a strong grasp of Objective-C objects 3. Organize their code professionally using objects and blocks 4. Prototype several entry-level apps
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Don Patterson, Associate Professor
Informatics and Computer Science
Taught by: Sam Kaufman, Partner at Gradient
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 6 in the iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Get Ready. Get Set. Go!
Welcome to Week 1! This week we will be discussing a variety of topics including the tools that we will be using, a basic orientation to the programming environment and the very basic programming syntax that Objective-C inherits from the C language.
10 videos, 4 readings
- Video: Welcome! (Video)
- Reading: Course Syllabus
- Reading: Getting Help
- Reading: Pre-Course Survey
- Video: Tools (Video)
- Video: Your First App (Video)
- Video: Xcode Tour (Video)
- Video: What programming does (Video)
- Video: Peer Review 01 (Video)
- Reading: Peer Review Assignment # 1 – Make Your First iOS App
- Video: Variables and Types (Video)
- Video: Conditionals (Video)
- Video: Command-line project (Video)
- Video: Loops (Video)
Graded: Assignment #1 - Make Your First iOS App
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Functions, Scopes and Encapsulation - oh my!
Welcome to Week 2! This week we will be learning about how functions are defined in C and then how methods are defined in Objective-C. We will look at the more complex rules surrounding scoping and encapsulation of variables and functions. We'll end the week learning about Objective-C objects and memory.
6 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Functions 1 (Video)
- Video: Functions 2 (Video)
- Video: Scope (Video)
- Video: Frames and Recursion (Video)
- Video: Structs (Video)
- Video: Peer Review 02 (Video)
- Reading: Peer Review Assignment # 2 – Unit Conversion App
Graded: Peer Review Assignment #2 - Unit Conversion App
WEEK 3
Object Lesson
Welcome to Week 3! At the end of this week you will be able to use Objective-C objections by defining them, instantiating them and passing messages to them. We will also introduce you to some of the objects that are build into the language.
6 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Objects (Video)
- Video: Pointers (Video)
- Video: Heap Memory (Video)
- Video: Message Passing (Video)
- Video: Properties (Video)
- Video: Peer Review 03 (Video)
- Reading: Peer Review Assignment # 3 – Currency Conversion App
Graded: Peer Review Assignment #3 - Currency Conversion App
WEEK 4
System Libraries to the Rescue
Welcome to Week 4! This week we will be learning about built-in features that help to manage data structures and memory
11 videos, 1 reading
- Video: Format Strings (Video)
- Video: NSString (Video)
- Video: Using NSString (Video)
- Video: NSArray (Video)
- Video: NSSet (Video)
- Video: NS Dictionary (Video)
- Video: Mutables (Video)
- Video: ARC (Video)
- Video: Callbacks and Blocks (Video)
- Video: Inheritance (Video)
- Video: Peer Review 04 (Video)
- Reading: Peer Review Assignment # 4 – Distance Calculation App
Graded: Peer Review Assignment #4 - Distance Calculation App
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Ratings and Reviews
Really hands on!
I learned to write four ios apps in four short weeks from zero to four. I love the cocoapods and getting data from the web.
Easy to start and follow. Including fundamental knowledge of iOS.
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Very comprehensive and helpful staff.