SwiftUI - The Complete iOS 17 Reference Library of Code

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course offers a comprehensive dive into app development using SwiftUI, specifically updated for iOS 17. Crafted by expert Steve DeStefano and based on J.D. Gauchat’s best-selling book, it provides an all-encompassing resource for developers. Starting with Swift fundamentals through interactive Swift playgrounds, you’ll explore advanced topics like SwiftUI's declarative syntax, state management, and the newest iOS 17 features. The curriculum includes Swift programming paradigms such as functions, generics, arrays, dictionaries, and enums, focusing on object-oriented and protocol-oriented programming alongside memory management and access control techniques. You’ll master SwiftUI to create stunning and functional user interfaces, use modifiers for custom layouts, and implement navigation within apps. The course emphasizes practical application, delivering a streamlined learning experience without unnecessary chatter. Ideal for beginners to advanced developers, it provides a solid foundation in Swift and a thorough SwiftUI reference, enhancing expertise in iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS app development. Prior programming knowledge is recommended.