FIT3178 · iOS app development

Overview

This unit focuses on the design, development and deployment of mobile apps for iOS using the Swift programming language. You will learn best practices for iOS development using native frameworks and common design patterns. The unit will explore areas such as mobile UI design, data storage, web services and networking, mobile sensors, use of media, and mobile interface testing. The unit will emphasise hands-on, practical experience with the Xcode development environment and iOS simulator. You will design and build your own app.

Areas of study: Mobile apps development Software development

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the feasibility and technical challenges of creating iOS apps using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit and associated Apple technologies;
2. Analyse mobile interface guidelines and technical constraints to design effective navigation and user interfaces for mobile apps;
3. Apply common object-oriented design patterns such as Model-View-Controller and Delegation;
4. Follow iOS best practices to design, construct and test non-trivial iOS apps with a web service component.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.