iOS Lean Controllers: 1 Setup, Persistent Data, and Implementation

1h 47mIntermediate2018-09-04

Authors

Mohammad Azam

iOS Developer, Educator

Course details

Learn how to implement lean controllers when developing iOS applications. This course covers the setup process and how to work with persistent data. First, learn about the differences between massive view controllers and lean controllers. Next, find out how to design wireframes for an app, integrate the UI with data sources, and create custom views for an app. Then, see how to fetch data to populate in your tables and how to manage records. Finally, discover how to configure data sources and set up communications between data managers, data providers, and data sources.

Learning objectives
Comparing types of controllers
Using Keynote to design wireframes
Implementing UI
Integrating with Core Data
Creating custom views for iOS apps
Fetching records to display in views
Working with data providers and data sources

Skills covered

XcodeSwiftiOS DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentAppleDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Getting Started

What are massive view controllers
What is a lean controller

Setting Up the Grocery Application

Designing wireframes using Keynote
Implementing the user interface in storyboards
Integrating with Core Data
Creating a custom view to add a new shopping list

Persisting Data Using Core Data

Saving new records
Fetching and displaying records in UITableView
Deleting records

Implementing Data Managers and Providers

Recap of the grocery app
Implementing Core Data manager
Implementing shopping list data providers

Implementing and Configuring Data Sources

Implementing shopping list data sources
Communicating between the data provider and data source
Deleting shopping lists using the data source and provider