About this course: An introduction to the Objective-C programming language. This will prepare you for more extensive iOS app development and build a foundation for advanced iOS development topics. Objective-C programming requires a Mac laptop or desktop computer. An iOS device is optional if the learner is willing to working exclusively with the simulator. Some learners have been able to work with an OS X virtual machine on Windows, but explaining how to do that is beyond the scope of this course. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Read and write Objective-C 2. Have a strong grasp of Objective-C objects 3. Organize their code professionally using objects and blocks 4. Prototype several entry-level apps

Created by: University of California, Irvine

Taught by: Don Patterson, Associate Professor
Informatics and Computer Science
Taught by: Sam Kaufman, Partner at Gradient

Basic Info	Course 1 of 6 in the iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization.
Commitment	4 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Get Ready. Get Set. Go!

Welcome to Week 1! This week we will be discussing a variety of topics including the tools that we will be using, a basic orientation to the programming environment and the very basic programming syntax that Objective-C inherits from the C language.

10 videos, 4 readings

Graded: Assignment #1 - Make Your First iOS App

Graded: Week 1 Quiz

WEEK 2

Functions, Scopes and Encapsulation - oh my!

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will be learning about how functions are defined in C and then how methods are defined in Objective-C. We will look at the more complex rules surrounding scoping and encapsulation of variables and functions. We'll end the wee...

6 videos, 1 reading

Graded: Peer Review Assignment #2 - Unit Conversion App

WEEK 3

Object Lesson

Welcome to Week 3! At the end of this week you will be able to use Objective-C objections by defining them, instantiating them and passing messages to them. We will also introduce you to some of the objects that are build into the language.

6 videos, 1 reading

Graded: Peer Review Assignment #3 - Currency Conversion App

WEEK 4

System Libraries to the Rescue

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will be learning about built-in features that help to manage data structures and memory

11 videos, 1 reading

Graded: Peer Review Assignment #4 - Distance Calculation App

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Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 of 393 ratings

VERY GOOD

Detailed and comprehensive course. I like it! Thanks.

The instructor is very knowledgeable about Objective-C and iOS programming. The walkthroughs were very well done. It doesn't matter if you are a rookie or a veteran programmer, this course will help you start iOS development with ease.

Very good course for beginning to understand how to program apps for IOS using XCode, in Objective C. Very Useful.

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Foundations of Objective-C App Development

Foundations of Objective-C App Development

Foundations of Objective-C App Development