Become an iOS Developer from Scratch

A step-by-step guide to building an iPhone or iPad app for Beginners.This is a course designed for beginners who have never coded in Objective-C or build an iOS app.

In this iOS development video-based training course, expert developer and trainer Bob McCune teaches you how to build iOS apps using the iOS SDK from Apple. iOS is the standard SDK (software development kit) for iPad, iPhone and iPad devices. Using the SDK, Bob walks you through creating a fully functional app, and applying the tools and techniques available to you.

In this iOS development tutorial, you start by accessing, downloading and setting up the SDK from Apple. Next, you will explore and setup Xcode to build your App. You will cover essential Objective-C topics, such as classes, methods, building objects, and coding conventions. Jumping right into development, you will work with strings, controllers, manage application data, create views and other UI elements, and work with iCloud. You will learn how to create a universal project, and create specific interfaces for each device.

By the completion of this iOS development tutorial course you will be able to create a fully functioning iPhone or iPad app.

🏅 **Overall Course Rating:** 4.60 ## **Course Review** ### **Pros:** - **Comprehensive Content:** The course offers a wide range of topics, providing a solid foundation in Objective-C and iOS development for beginners. (Reviewer: "Though the course is a bit old but it very much fulfilled my needs of gathering some decent knowledge about Objective-C.") - **Knowledgeable Instructor:** The instructor's depth of knowledge and clarity in explaining concepts are appreciated by many learners. (Reviewer: "The instructor is very knowledgable and to the point.") - **Real-World Application:** The course applies real-world applications, making the learning experience more engaging for students. (Reviewer: "This course presented the material in a clear manner that made this training more interesting, while applying real world applications.") - **Clear Explanations:** The instructor's ability to explain concepts is noted as a strong point, which enhances understanding. (Reviewer: "His clear explanations during the course on iOS development using Objective-C significantly improved my understanding.") ### **Cons:** - **Outdated Material:** Several reviews mention that the course content is outdated, particularly with references to Xcode 4 and older versions of Swift. (Reviewer: "It's a very good initiative to provide industrial based education and make student able to get the job in their domain. But I have completed iOS development course from scratch but I couldn't receive a certificate." Also, "Well it's free, which means well....IT IS OUTDATED like 2012 old and we are now on iOS 12 and months away from iOS 13.") - **Certification Issues:** There is a concern about not receiving a certificate upon course completion. (Reviewer: "It's a very good initiative to provide industrial based education and make student able to get the job in their domain. But I have completed iOS development course from scratch but I couldn't receive a certificate.") - **Pacing:** The course moves at a fast pace, which might be challenging for learners with no prior knowledge or those who need more time to digest the material. (Reviewer: "for no prior knowledge person i found the course so far go with fast pace that i couldn't keep up with it and the structure of the developing process still not so clear.") - **Code Demonstration:** Some learners feel that the instructor should type out the code during lectures, as opposed to copying and pasting, which would allow more time for understanding. (Reviewer: "Would be better if the instructor actually type the codes instead of copy-pasting them... it gives time for audience to observe and absorb the topic.") - **Lack of Depth in Frameworks:** There is a lack of detailed explanations regarding Xcode frameworks, which can leave learners struggling to understand without additional resources. (Reviewer: "It doesn’t explain much of the framework of XCode...") - **Deprecated Features:** The course still references deprecated features like `UIAlertView`, which could confuse new learners or lead to errors when applying the code in current versions of Xcode. (Reviewer: "Outdated version of Xcode - when using different versions hard to enter exact code from instructor - took me an hour to figure out the proper syntax since UIAlertView is deprecated.") ### **Additional Feedback:** - **Version Compatibility:** Learners report difficulties when trying to follow along with current Xcode versions, as the provided examples are outdated. (Reviewer: "Don’t waste your time!\n\nThe Xcode examples are so old they can’t be followed in the current version of Xcode.") - **Updating Content:** There is a strong consensus among learners that the course content should be updated to reflect the latest versions of Swift and Xcode, as well as current industry practices. (Reviewer: "I would love an updated version. trying to learn obj c/Xcode 11 and stuff has changed a bit since 2012.") In conclusion, while the course offers valuable knowledge in Objective-C and iOS development, it is essential for learners to be aware of its outdated nature and the need to complement it with up-to-date resources. The instructor's expertise and clear teaching methods stand out as positive aspects, but the content needs a significant update to remain relevant and useful for modern iOS development.