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Course Outline
Introduction
Week 1: Introduction to Mobile Development
- Mobile App Ecosystem and Trends
- Introduction to the mobile app landscape (iOS and Android)
- Differences between native, hybrid, and cross-platform apps
- Overview of mobile app development workflow and tools
- Native vs Cross-Platform Development
- Key differences between developing apps for a single platform (native) and multiple platforms (cross-platform)
- Advantages and disadvantages of each approach
- Overview of common native platforms (iOS, Android) and cross-platform tools (React Native, Flutter)
- Introduction to JavaScript Programming
- Basic syntax and structure of JavaScript
- Variables, constants, and data types (number, string, boolean, object)
- Operators and expressions
- Control flow:
if,else,switch - Introduction to functions and scoping (global vs local scope)
- Setting up Xcode for iOS Development
- Introduction to the Xcode IDE: Interface, tools, and workflow
- Installing Xcode and running the iOS simulator
- Introduction to Swift programming language
- Writing a basic Swift app and running it on the iOS simulator
- Setting up Android Studio for Android Development
- Installing Android Studio and setting up the environment
- Configuring and using the Android Emulator
- Introduction to Kotlin programming language and basic syntax
- Writing a basic Kotlin app and running it on the Android emulator
- Setting up React Native Development Environment
- Installing Node.js and React Native CLI
- Introduction to Expo and creating a project with Expo
- Running a simple "Hello World" app on both iOS and Android emulators
Week 2: iOS and Android Fundamentals
- Introduction to Swift and Xcode IDE
- Variables and data types in Swift (Int, Float, String, Bool, etc.)
- Constants with
letand variables withvar - Control flow statements (
if,switch, loops) - Functions and parameters in Swift
- Error handling in Swift
- User Interface Design in iOS
- Introduction to storyboards and Xcode Interface Builder
- Designing app layouts using Auto Layout and constraints
- Adding UI components: buttons, labels, text fields, images
- Handling user interactions and events (e.g., button clicks)
- Building a simple login form and validating user input
- Introduction to Kotlin and Android Studio IDE
- Basic Kotlin syntax (variables, data types, and functions)
- Understanding Kotlin’s null safety and data classes
- Introduction to Android app architecture and components (Activities, Fragments)
- Handling the activity lifecycle in Android apps
- User Interface Design in Android
- Designing Android UIs using XML layout files
- Working with layout managers (LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, ConstraintLayout)
- Adding interactive components (buttons, text views, edit texts)
- Using Java/Kotlin to handle user input and activity transitions
- Building a login form with input validation
- Debugging Basics in Xcode and Android Studio
- How to use breakpoints, logs, and the debugger console
- Common debugging tools and techniques for iOS (Xcode Instruments, Simulator)
- Common debugging tools for Android (Logcat, Android Debug Bridge)
- Testing and Running Apps on Real Devices
- Connecting physical devices to Xcode and Android Studio
- Deploying apps to physical devices (iPhones and Android phones)
- Simulating different network conditions, battery levels, and performance metrics
Week 3: Cross-Platform Development with React Native
- Introduction to React Native and JavaScript for Mobile
- What is React Native and why use it?
- Overview of how React Native translates JavaScript into native code
- JSX Syntax: Writing HTML-like structures in JavaScript
- React components: Functional vs Class-based components
- State and Props: Managing data flow within React Native components
- Styling in React Native
- Introduction to Flexbox and its importance in layout design
- Creating responsive layouts for both iOS and Android
- Applying platform-specific styling using React Native's
Platformmodule
- React Navigation for Cross-Platform Apps
- Introduction to React Navigation and navigation containers
- Creating Stack Navigation for screen transitions
- Implementing Tab and Drawer navigation for more complex apps
- Passing data between screens and managing navigation states
- Accessing Native Device Features
- Using device features such as the camera and location in React Native
- Integrating APIs like Geolocation, Camera, and AsyncStorage
- Handling permissions for accessing device hardware (iOS and Android differences)
- Storing data locally with AsyncStorage and integrating third-party libraries for persistence
- Preparing Apps for Deployment
- Configuring app settings for production in Xcode and Android Studio
- Building APKs for Android and testing on real devices
- Preparing iOS apps for App Store submission (app icons, signing certificates)
- Finalizing React Native projects for production deployment on both platforms
- Final Project Presentation
- Showcasing the final cross-platform React Native app to the class
- Gathering feedback and discussing potential improvements
- Final Q&A session and closing remarks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of programming concepts
Audience
- Mobile developers
- Programmers
105 Hours
Testimonials (5)
Edward is an awesome facilitator
Zibusiso Ncube - Agricatural Research Council
Course - Ionic 4 and Angular for Developers
My favorite part is question and answer with Sir. Jose. He is very knowledgeable and know the answer to our questions.
John Henry - Toyota Motor Philippines
Course - .NET MAUI (Intermediate)
Maybe more exercises could be better for lerning but the time was to little
Gianpiero Arico' - Urmet Spa
Course - Embedded Linux Systems Architecture
Miguel's knowledge of the subject was extensive. He made the training easy to understand and the flow was balanced; adding on to each section with new features as needed. He covered everything that was asked and answered each and every question thoroughly. It was a very pleasant experience.
Paul Coaton - SEMPCheck Services
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The trainer was enthusiastic, kind, and loved the topic
