Module 5 of 5 in Foundational Tools in iOS

Introduction to Xcode

Apr 24 2024, Swift 5.10, iOS 17, Xcode 15
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This module introduces you to Xcode, the app to use to develop software for all of Apple’s platforms. You will learn about the different components of the Xcode interface and how to use them to create, build, and run iOS apps. You will also learn how to find and fix problems in your code using Xcode’s built-in debugging tools. Finally, you’ll learn the steps to put your app on your own devices and to publish it to Apple’s App Store. By Walter Tyree.

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EXPERIENCE
Beginner level
EST TIME TO COMPLETE
2 hrs, 51 mins
CONTENT
3 lessons
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Module outcomes

  • Identify the different components of the Xcode interface and describe their basic functions.
  • Explain the steps involved in creating, building, and running an iOS app in Xcode.
  • Use Xcode’s interface for creating and running iOS projects.
  • Debug and troubleshoot basic issues in Xcode.

Covered concepts

  • Xcode

Module content

1
Getting to Know Xcode Lesson (53 mins)

This lesson provides you with an introduction to Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment (IDE) for app creation on all of its platforms.

 Start
Welcome to Xcode • Start Reading · 1 min
Setting up Xcode Reading · 9 mins
App Store Demo Video · 4 mins
Tour of Xcode Reading · 13 mins
Xcode Tour Demo Video · 6 mins
Building an App Reading · 13 mins
Basic Workflow Demo Video · 6 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Getting to Know Xcode 6 questions
2
Debugging & Troubleshooting in Xcode Lesson (57 mins)

Learn how to use the tools Xcode provides to troubleshoot and debug your app. Also learn ways that Xcode helps you keep from creating bugs in the first place.

 Start
Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Preventative Measures Reading · 19 mins
Warnings Demo Video · 6 mins
Breakpoints Reading · 10 mins
Breakpoints Demo Video · 7 mins
Printing to the Console Reading · 10 mins
Logging Demo Video · 4 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Debugging & Troubleshooting in Xcode 6 questions
3
Building & Deploying iOS Apps with Xcode Lesson (1 hr, 1 min)

As you are working on an app, you will eventually want to put it on an actual iOS device. In this lesson you’ll see how anyone with an Apple ID can put apps on their own devices. You will also get an introduction for how to prepare an app for testing and publishing to Apple’s App Store.

 Start
Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Working With Simulators Reading · 13 mins
Simulator Demo Video · 6 mins
Building to Your Device Reading · 10 mins
Device Demo Video · 4 mins
Using Xcode Organizer Reading · 10 mins
Distribution Demo Video · 5 mins
TestFlight & the App Store Reading · 8 mins
App Store Connect Demo Video · 4 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Building & Deploying iOS Apps with Xcode 6 questions