Xcode 14 Essential Training

Course details

Looking to write better iOS-native apps for multiple delivery platforms? You should check out the latest version of Xcode, the integrated development environment for macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS apps. In this course, instructor Todd Perkins shows new iOS and macOS developers how to install and start writing and editing Xcode 14 like a pro. Discover the essential features of coding with SwiftUI, prototyping, source control, and storyboard design, building out your skills to navigate the Interface Builder, the intuitive Xcode UI design tool. Todd gives you tips on best practices for debugging apps to correct errors and refactor code. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to test out your app before it’s officially published in the Apple App Store.

Concepts

Introduction

Become an Xcode expert
What you should know

Getting Started

Installing Xcode
Creating your first Xcode project
Exploring the user interface
Setting font and code preferences
Using tabs
Opening files quickly
Using the Quick Help inspector
Groups

Efficient Coding with SwiftUI and Prototyping

Using the canvas with SwiftUI
The SwiftUI library
Creating snippets
Prototyping in a playground
Regular expressions in playgrounds

Source Control

Creating a local repository
Connecting source control accounts
Creating a remote repository
Committing and pushing changes
Branches
Merging branches
Resolving conflicts

Storyboard Design Basics

Exploring Interface Builder
Creating a user interface
Connecting a label
Connecting a button
Troubleshoot broken connections
Understanding pinning

Debugging and Testing

Using the debugger
Correcting errors with Fix-It
Refactoring code
Creating unit tests

Conclusion

Next steps