Build an iMessage App from Scratch

🌟 Build an iMessage App from Scratch with Swift 3 & Xcode 8 🌟

Are you ready to dive into the world of iOS development and create engaging, interactive iMessage apps? With Justin's guidance, you'll learn how to build a fully functional image mash-up app from scratch using the latest Swift 3 syntax and Xcode 8 features. By the end of this course, you'll be crafting personalized images, combining them in unique ways, and sending them directly within iMessage conversations!

Course Highlights:

• Hands-On Learning: Engage with practical exercises that will have you building your very own iMessage app step by step.
• User Interface Mastery: Learn how to implement a UIPickerView to display emojis or images, and manipulate them to your heart's content.
• Advanced Picker Functionality: Explore the intricacies of working with multiple components in a picker, and understand how to switch between Expanded and Compact modes to enhance user experience.
• Interactive Elements: Add interactive UIButton elements that respond to user input, and animate transitions for a seamless user interface.
• Data Management: Save images as data using User Defaults, manage property lists, and restore app states with ease.
• Messaging Capabilities: Send MSMessages containing the user's created images directly from your app within iMessage.

What You'll Learn:

• UIPickerViews: Utilize UIPickerView to create a dynamic and intuitive interface for image selection.
• Image Manipulation: Scale, rotate, or move images within the app to create unique compositions.
• UIButton Customization: Design and add custom buttons to your app for a polished look and enhanced functionality.
• Animations with UIView: Bring your app to life with smooth animations that make the user experience delightful.
• Data Persistence: Save images and states so users can access their creations anytime, even after exiting the app.
• iMessage Integration: Send the mash-ups as rich media messages within iMessage conversations.

Why This Course?

This course stands out because it not only teaches you how to build an iMessage extension but also equips you with skills that are applicable to a wide range of Swift 3 based Xcode projects. Whether you're aiming to expand your app portfolio, enhance user engagement, or simply satisfy your curiosity about iOS development, this course is your stepping stone to success.

📚 Topics Covered:

• Working with UIPickerViews
• Displaying text or UIImageViews in UIPickerView rows
• Adding and styling UIButtons
• Switching between Expanded and Compact modes
• Using UIView animations
• Saving Images as Data to the User Defaults
• Restoring app states based on the User Defaults
• Working with Property Lists to manage data
• Sending MSMessages using iMessage API

Get started today and transform your coding skills! With this comprehensive course, you'll be well on your way to creating dynamic, interactive applications that users will love. Enroll now and let's build something amazing together! 🚀💫