Delve into Swift programming for mobile app development, covering data types, OOP, logic, file management, and error handling. Gain foundational knowledge to advance in Apple platforms.

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Build Swift

Swift is a modern and intuitive programming language that ranks among the top programming languages for mobile app development. 

Originally developed by Apple, Swift is now the recommended programming language for developing apps for all Apple platforms including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. If you plan to write an app for an Apple device, you will need to learn to program in Swift.

In this course, you will cover topics ranging from basic data types, constants and variables, arrays, dictionaries, object-oriented programming, logic and control flow, file and file system management, and error handling.

On completion of this course, you will have sufficient foundational knowledge of Swift programming to begin learning other areas of Apple-based app development such as SwiftUI.

Swift Programming for Mobile App Development

# Or just the beginning?

You have reached the end of the course and, hopefully, have a better understanding of how to program in Swift than you did before you started.

If you have a macOS system I recommend installing Xcode, starting a playground, and practicing the concepts covered in this course.

If, you don't have a Mac, download and install the Swift toolchain for your Windows or Linux system, and get to work that way.

For the ultimate reference guide to Swift, be sure to refer to Apple's *"The Swift Programming Language"* guide, which is available online at the URL provided in the ["Useful Resources"](https://www.educative.io/courses/swift-programming-mobile-app/useful-resources) lesson.

If your goal is to develop the next great app for a platform such as iOS, watchOS, or macOS (or to get a job working for someone who wants to), then this is just the beginning of the journey. Once you are confident in your Swift programming abilities, the next step is to learn SwiftUI. A great starting point for that journey is the *"SwiftUI Essentials - iOS Edition"* book, which is available online via the link in the [Useful Resources](https://www.educative.io/courses/swift-programming-mobile-app/useful-resources) section of the appendix.

Wherever you go from here, I wish you the best of luck and great success in your programming endeavors.

Take the next steps to continue learning Swift programming.

Welcome to Swift

Swift Types, Constants, and Variables

Swift Operators and Expressions

Swift Control Flow

Swift Functions, Methods, and Closures

Swift Object-Oriented Programming

Swift Structures and Enumerations

Swift Property Wrappers

Swift Array and Dictionary Collections

Swift Error Handling

Working with Files and Directories in Swift

Continuing Your Journey into Swift

Appendix

The End...?

Or just the beginning?