iOS, Android, and React Native Development Bootcamp for Beginners

• Basic understanding of programming concepts

Audience

• Mobile developers
• Programmers

iOS development focuses on building apps specifically for Apple devices (iPhones and iPads) using Swift/Objective-C and Xcode, Android development involves building apps for Android devices using Kotlin/Java and Android Studio, and React Native development is a cross-platform framework that allows building apps for both iOS and Android using JavaScript, with shared codebases, leveraging the React library for UI development.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level developers who wish to dive into mobile app development.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure development environments for iOS (Xcode), Android (Android Studio), and React Native (Node.js, CLI, and Expo).
• Learn the key differences between native and cross-platform development and develop foundational knowledge in Swift, Kotlin, and JavaScript.
• Create responsive UI layouts using iOS Auto Layout, Android XML, and React Native Flexbox.
• Develop simple apps using Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android, and React Native for cross-platform apps.
• Implement camera, GPS, and storage features within apps using React Native.
• Use Xcode, Android Studio, and React Native debugging tools to troubleshoot issues and run apps on simulators and real devices.
• Prepare and deploy apps to the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
• Work on group projects and gain peer feedback to improve app development skills.
• Build and showcase a fully functional cross-platform React Native app.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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

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