Introduction to Programming and App Development

for Android and iOS

4.16 (131 reviews)

Udemy

platform

English

language

Mobile Apps

Why take this course?

🌟 Introduction to Programming and App Development for Android and iOS 🌟

Highlights

Introductory Series: A comprehensive guide to programming and app development, tailored for beginners.
Platform Coverage: Covers the essentials of both Android (Java) and iOS (Swift).
University Level Course: Partly based on an upper-division undergraduate course from UCLA's Computer Science department.
Hands-On Practice: Includes 2 sample apps for practical, real-world experience.
Extensive Resources: 14-Week course with 68 lectures, 19+ hours of video content, and additional reading materials.
Beginner Friendly: No prior knowledge in programming required; all ages are welcome to join.

Course Overview

This program is designed for individuals with a curiosity for technology and a desire to learn how to build applications for both Android and iOS platforms. With no previous experience necessary, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of programming and app development from the ground up. 📱💻

Sections and Topics

Week 1: Orientation & Swift Primer

Introduction to the course
Basics of the Swift programming language
Functional languages and their concepts

Weeks 2-8: Core Programming Concepts

Deep dive into control structures, imperative languages, recursion, data structures, optional types, scoping, closures, interpreted vs. compiled languages, static vs. dynamic typing.
Object-oriented programming (OOP) principles like interfaces, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Advanced topics such as generics, concurrency, asynchronous computation, and exception handling.

Weeks 9: Java Primer

Introduction to the Java programming language
Comparing Java and Swift

Weeks 10-13: Android & iOS App Development

App programming principles specific to iOS
Hands-on coding for the Yoga Postures App on iOS
Layout and user interface design for Android
Coding for the Yoga Postures App on Android

Week 14: Family Group Chat App (Android)

Final app project to solidify your skills
Full instructions provided to build your own app

Outro

Final lecture recapping key takeaways
Instructions and resources for continuing your programming journey

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for:

Complete beginners in programming
Individuals looking to learn iOS (Swift) or Android (Java) development
Those who wish to gain a solid foundation in both platforms
Anyone with a computer and an internet connection

Prerequisites

A computer with internet access
For practical app development, Xcode for iOS or Android Studio for Android will be required

Embark on your journey to become a proficient app developer today! With expert guidance from Hachem Kaddouchi, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to create engaging and functional applications across both platforms. Whether you're interested in iOS or Android development, or both, this course provides the comprehensive training you need to succeed. 🎓🚀