Who is this course for?

This course is designed for iOS developers, Swift enthusiasts, and software engineers who want to master Apple’s latest development frameworks. It’s ideal for learners aiming to upgrade from UIKit and Core Data to SwiftUI and SwiftData or anyone seeking to build robust, cloud-connected, and data-driven iOS applications with modern architecture.

How long does it take to complete the course?

The course includes approximately 13 hours of video content. Depending on your learning pace and practice time, it can be completed in about two to three weeks, allowing sufficient time to experiment with each project and reinforce your understanding through coding exercises.

Can I preview a course before enrolling?

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

What will I get when I enroll?

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

When will I receive my Course Certificate?

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Why can’t I audit this course?

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Mastering SwiftData & SwiftUI for iOS Development

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Mastering SwiftData & SwiftUI for iOS Development

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7 modules

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Implement complex data management features using SwiftData in iOS apps.
Design custom SwiftUI components and views to enhance app interaction.
Integrate CloudKit for syncing app data across devices seamlessly.
Use concurrency in SwiftData to optimize app performance and data handling.

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There are 7 modules in this course

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Master SwiftData and SwiftUI for building dynamic, user-friendly iOS applications. This hands-on course takes you through the process of creating and refining apps such as a Todo app, Contacts app, and Book Library, all while teaching you how to use SwiftData for data management, queries, CloudKit syncing, and concurrency. SwiftUI will help you create sleek and responsive user interfaces that complement your data models. You'll start with basic setup and querying operations, progressing into advanced features like CloudKit integration, custom form validation, and dynamic UI components. Throughout, you'll gain practical experience with data handling techniques, building interactive interfaces, and optimizing app performance. This course is ideal for intermediate iOS developers who want to deepen their understanding of SwiftData and SwiftUI. By the end, you'll be capable of developing fully-functional apps using SwiftData and SwiftUI, optimized for both performance and user experience.

In this module, we will introduce the course and explain the essential goals of mastering SwiftData and SwiftUI. You'll gain an understanding of the technologies used in iOS development and what you’ll learn in the upcoming sections.

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1 video1 reading

In this module, we will build a Todo app to explore key concepts like queries, fetch descriptors, and CloudKit integration. You'll learn how to manage data and sync it seamlessly across devices while implementing common app functionalities.

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13 videos1 assignment

13 videosTotal 99 minutes

Project Setup2 minutes
Query Example - Add, Delete, Sort14 minutes
Query Example - Adding a List and a Date Picker3 minutes
Query Example - Add Todo Functionality4 minutes
Query Example - Delete Todo Functionality3 minutes
Query Example - Is Completed6 minutes
Query Example - Queries, Predicates and Filters8 minutes
Query Example - Our First Fetch Descriptor8 minutes
Query Example - Today's Todos Fetch Descriptor7 minutes
Query Example - Adding a Set of Tags17 minutes
Query Example - Refactoring15 minutes
Integrating CloudKit6 minutes
Testing CloudKit Integration5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Exploring queries, fetch descriptors and CloudKit via a Todo App - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into building a contacts app. You’ll learn how to set up your data model with SwiftData, create a user-friendly interface, and implement key features such as adding, deleting, and searching contacts.

What's included

27 videos1 assignment

27 videosTotal 128 minutes

Introduction to the Contacts App1 minute
Setting up the Model5 minutes
Custom TextField5 minutes
Creating the List View and our First Queries6 minutes
Sort and Toggle View and our First Queries7 minutes
Groundwork for Advanced Filter UI6 minutes
Sorted and Filtered Contacts4 minutes
ContactRowItemView6 minutes
Show Phone and Address2 minutes
Avatar View8 minutes
Add a Contact Sheet6 minutes
Setting up the ContactFormView10 minutes
Required Information in the ContactFormView5 minutes
Optional Information in the ContactFormView2 minutes
Cancel, Save and Title in the ContactFormView4 minutes
Photopicker and the Avatar3 minutes
Load Image8 minutes
Email Validation3 minutes
Applying the Contact Form View2 minutes
Delete Contact2 minutes
Filtering using Predicates7 minutes
Filter Picker View9 minutes
Show Number Address4 minutes
Adding the Search Functionality3 minutes
Content Unavailable View3 minutes
Splash Screen View6 minutes
Reverse Contacts List3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Contacts App - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will build an undo/redo manager using Verba. You'll create a dynamic app where users can easily undo and redo their changes, all while understanding the architecture that supports this functionality.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videosTotal 83 minutes

Project Setup1 minute
TextEntry Model1 minute
Generate Initials3 minutes
Structuring the View Model9 minutes
Row View12 minutes
Main View - Edit and Delete Buttons5 minutes
Main View - Initializing the View Model, Model Context and Undo Manager6 minutes
Completing the Main View8 minutes
Implementing CRUD in the ViewModel8 minutes
Implementing Redo and Undo in the ViewModel10 minutes
Running the App6 minutes
Undo/Redo Aware Modifier7 minutes
Device Shake View Modifier6 minutes
Shake Alert2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Undo/Redo Manager with Verba - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will build a Book Library app, focusing on creating relationships between different models and performing migrations. You’ll also learn how to inspect and manage data within a database, crucial for larger apps.

What's included

15 videos1 assignment

15 videosTotal 143 minutes

Introduction2 minutes
The Book and Author Models4 minutes
Creating the Main View10 minutes
Finalizing the Main View14 minutes
Edit Author View13 minutes
The Sheet5 minutes
Final Touches6 minutes
Examining the Database3 minutes
Relationships 1-1, 1-Many, Many-Many13 minutes
Creating the Relationship View11 minutes
Adding and Deleting Data14 minutes
Exploring the Unique Attribute3 minutes
Integrating Mock Data for Previews13 minutes
A Generic Method for Displaying Mock Data in Previews13 minutes
Lightweight Migrations in SwiftData19 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

A Book Library: Mock Data, Migrations, Relationships & Database Inspection - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will build an app called Meshify, which allows you to create advanced mesh gradients. You’ll work through model creation, drag-and-drop interactions, and extend the project to offer more advanced features like color matrix generation.

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40 videos1 assignment

40 videosTotal 298 minutes

Meshify Project Setup3 minutes
The Mesh Model2 minutes
Sample Mesh and the Code View10 minutes
Drag and Drop using .onDrag11 minutes
Points and Colors to Code16 minutes
Completing the Code View13 minutes
Identifier Validation8 minutes
Rethinking the Mesh Model2 minutes
Refining the Mesh Model and Introducing the ColorPointPair Model8 minutes
Enhancing the Mesh Model with Computed Properties and a Sample Mesh7 minutes
Motivating the Mesh Model Code Extension3 minutes
Implementing the Mesh Model Code Extension10 minutes
Finalizing the Mesh Model Code Extension for the Extended Code Case10 minutes
Organizing the Main View17 minutes
Mesh Configure View10 minutes
Integrating the Mesh Configuration View into the Main View6 minutes
Random Color Matrix and a Custom MeshModel Initializer8 minutes
Extending SIMD2 with Default Points10 minutes
Transitioning from MeshModel to MeshGradients11 minutes
New Mesh Button3 minutes
Building the Mesh List View9 minutes
Finalizing the Mesh List View with CRUD Functionality23 minutes
Evaluating the Mesh List View5 minutes
Implementing the MeshListRowView7 minutes
Implementing the IconListRowView4 minutes
Configuring the MeshDetailView9 minutes
Integrating Toolbar Items into the MeshDetailView4 minutes
Adding Drag Gesture Support to MeshDetailView5 minutes
Updating Sorted Color Point Pairs in MeshModel Using Drag Gesture5 minutes
CheckerBoardView5 minutes
Setting up the PropertiesView4 minutes
Building the PropertiesView Form9 minutes
Integrating the Background Popover into the PropertiesView1 minute
Developing the Color Selection View10 minutes
The toColor String Extension2 minutes
Properties View Background Color Editor5 minutes
SelectionView in the Properties Panel8 minutes
Square View5 minutes
Finalizing the SelectionView7 minutes
Minor Tweaks to Meshify's Property View3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Meshify - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the importance of concurrency in SwiftData. Through examples, you’ll see how to handle large datasets efficiently, with practical use cases such as batch loading articles and enhancing app performance with multi-threading.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videosTotal 75 minutes

Introduction to SwiftData and Concurrency5 minutes
Finalizing the Basic Heroes Demo5 minutes
Limitations of the Naive Hero Loader2 minutes
Concurrency to the Rescue- Revisiting the Hero Example9 minutes
Modeling and Saving Articles with SwiftData and @ModelActor3 minutes
Generating and Persisting Dummy News Articles with SwiftData7 minutes
News List View7 minutes
Completing the News List View UI7 minutes
Adding loadMoreArticles and scrollToBottom Functionality to the News List View5 minutes
Exchanging the UI with a Progress Bar and Batch Loading16 minutes
Creating an Animated Mesh Gradient Background8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Concurrency and Swift Data - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

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SwiftData and SwiftUI are Apple’s modern frameworks designed to streamline iOS app development. SwiftUI simplifies UI creation through a declarative syntax, while SwiftData provides a native, lightweight data persistence solution integrated with modern Swift features. Together, they enable developers to build powerful, responsive, and data-driven apps efficiently. Their relevance lies in replacing older, more complex frameworks like Core Data and UIKit, making them essential for modern iOS development.

This course offers a deep dive into mastering SwiftData and SwiftUI to build dynamic and efficient iOS applications. It covers key concepts such as data modeling, queries, predicates, CloudKit integration, and concurrency management. Through hands-on projects—including a Todo App, Contacts App, Undo/Redo Manager, Book Library system, and advanced Meshify visual editor—you’ll gain real-world experience in building scalable, feature-rich applications using Apple’s latest frameworks.

After completing this course, you will be able to confidently design, develop, and deploy iOS applications using SwiftData and SwiftUI. You’ll understand how to manage data persistence, implement CRUD operations, handle concurrency, and integrate CloudKit for cloud-based synchronization. Additionally, you’ll learn to create interactive UIs, optimize database performance, and utilize advanced Swift concepts like @ModelActor, lightweight migrations, and dynamic UI updates for production-level apps.

A basic understanding of Swift programming and Xcode is recommended before starting this course. Familiarity with foundational iOS concepts such as views, navigation, and simple data handling will be helpful. However, the course is structured to guide learners through both the fundamentals and advanced topics, making it suitable for developers transitioning into SwiftUI and SwiftData.

This course is highly practical, emphasizing hands-on learning through real-world projects. Each module involves building fully functional iOS applications that demonstrate key concepts in SwiftUI and SwiftData. While essential theory is explained to reinforce understanding, the main focus is on applying concepts through active coding.

Yes, you will need a Mac computer with Xcode installed, preferably the latest version that supports SwiftData and SwiftUI. No additional paid software is required—everything used in the course relies on Apple’s free development tools. Access to an Apple Developer account is optional but recommended if you wish to test your apps on physical devices.

Mastering SwiftData & SwiftUI for iOS Development

Mastering SwiftData & SwiftUI for iOS Development

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Introduction

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Exploring queries, fetch descriptors and CloudKit via a Todo App

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Contacts App

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Undo/Redo Manager with Verba

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A Book Library: Mock Data, Migrations, Relationships & Database Inspection

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Meshify

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Concurrency and Swift Data

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