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 let and variables with var
    • 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 Platform module
  • 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

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